Bike people are the worst

Neither is riding 30 mph under the speed limit on a curved country road with a hill.

 

It's actually safer for cyclists and easier for vehicles to pass when cyclists are two abreast.

Single file, we take up a longer length of road and that puts the vehicle alongside the cyclists for more time.
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Doubled up, we take up less length - which means the vehicle can clear the group quicker at the same speed.
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Bicycle Safety: Do You Legally Have to Ride Single File? | Bicycling

 

Tell that to the farmer on his tractor. Or the logging truck. Or the construction crew.

Drivers should always be prepared to slow down.

Sorry.

 

The farmer will pull over and let you drive by.

 

So will a cyclist.

 

I live in a very bike-friendly city, and wish I had more time for mine.
My issue is not their rights.
I often believe that, on the road, I am acting in greater concern for their safety than they are.
FWIW, I feel the same way about motorcycles.

 

this will blow your mind

in many jurisdictions

IT'S LEGAL FOR BICYCLES TO TREAT STOP SIGNS AS 'YIELD' SIGNS, AND RED LIGHTS AS 'STOP' SIGNS

CRAZY

Oregon passes version of "Idaho Stop" law that allows bike riders to treat stop signs as yields - BikePortland.org

New Arkansas law allows bicycle riders to treat stop signs as yields and red lights as stop signs

please alert our nation's cartoonists

 

So treat us like cars only when it’s convenient to us?

 

From your link

In 39 states, the law specifically allows cyclists to ride two abreast. In 21 of these states, cyclists may ride two up only if they are not impeding traffic. Three states—Massachusetts, New York and Virginia—specifically require cyclists to roll single file when being overtaken by a passing vehicle. Even if your state allows riding two abreast, be aware that there may be nuances to the law, and that local and state regulations might differ: Some cities or municipalities prohibit two-up riding, even though it is legal elsewhere in the state. And if your ride takes you through an Indian reservation, tribal law trumps state law.


So... only 18 states allow you to ride side by side when cars are behind you.

 

As a pedestrian, I have a BIG problem with a lot of cyclists in New York. A large percentage have no regard for traffic laws. Have the same rights as cars? Then obey the damn laws.

It's a pedestrian city and there are times when you feel like you have a target on your back, with both cars and bikes aiming for you.

 

Fuck assholes who put people's lives in danger.

But my point was I tolerate and will have sympathy for cyclists who are obeying the law and doing their best to be courteous. I lose my sympathy for the plight of the cyclist when 40 of them create a hazard and ride like assholes. And I say the same thing about bikers and all drivers. Make it dangerous to drive because you don't think about everyone else on the road then fuck you. Pass against a double yellow: fuck you. Blow a stop sign: fuck you. Weave in and out of traffic: fuck you. Ride in a pack of 40 that is going 25 in a 50 and ride side-by-side so drivers can't safely pass, and blow a stop sign as a car is going through with the right of way: fuck you.