Bloody cyclists

[Finn]

Has anyone noticed that cyclists get REALLY pissed off very easily? I just drive or ride quite close and blast the horn right next to them. It's hysterical watching them go ape in the mirrors.

[MSTRS:Me]

so when i'm going close to 100k around a 25k corner and there is some dork on a pushie right on the outside wheel track (eg long sweeping left they are on the right hand) what the **** am i supposed to do? they always pull to the left when they hear me coming no problems about that, it's easier to re-adjust a line for a cyclist if they are on the inside rather than outside, and also much safer for both parties.

In that case, you are the greater idiot...where's your reserve safety margin?
I spoke in general terms, and of course there will always be times when it is better to be in the 'other' wheel track. Not to mention the 'smoothing out the corners' style of riding.

EDIT: how could a 'long sweeping left' be classed as a 25kph corner?

[skelstar]

But I have sat a liscence and paid road user taxes to be on the road!I do take advantage of the fact the bike is narrower than cars and such and power on,weave when needed and I have a light on at all times but I will never ignorantly congest a road...hell Ive seen a cyclist on the wrong side of the road up the akateras...luckily I was in a cage...god knows if I would've been able to shift my line in time on the bike.........

For the sake of healthy discussion (and its fun) the RUCs and licenses don't entitle you/us to be fast, weaving, and take advantage of other motorcycle behaviors anymore than cyclists are given the right to congest roads.

Don't get me wrong, I find the behavior of some cyclists to be a bit arrogant/ignorant, but I honestly see little difference in our behavior sometimes (riding up some car's date so that they'll pullover for us?).

[marty]

Mods - by all means merge this with an old thread that I remember (but can't find)...
This photo in last night's paper illustrates perfectly one of the biggest bitches we have with these pricks (prickesses, in this case). Not a single mention in the article of the 2 abreast rule. Note the centre line. And as far as keeping as far to the left as practicable....
Pity they weren't being tested on their ability to obey the road rules - eh,failed!

it's almost as bad as this motorcyclist on the wrong side of the road exceeding the speed limit!

[MSTRS:Me]

it's almost as bad as this motorcyclist on the wrong side of the road exceeding the speed limit!

AND his bike isn't even up to WOF standard!
(funny how being on a closed road makes it OK)

[unhingedlizard]

Wonder how people would react if we were to ride motorsickels at 30kph three abreats.........

[marty]

irony was obviously wasted on you ya muppet - the picture YOU posted is on a closed road too.....

[MSTRS:Me]

irony was obviously wasted on you ya muppet - the picture YOU posted is on a closed road too.....

No it wasn't. I see your muppet and raise you 2

[marty]

so i don't get your post. it's on a closed road, road rules don't apply. perhaps it's a troll?

i'll see your 2 and add a smurf to the pot.

[N4CR]

edit: how could a 'long sweeping left' be classed as a 25kph corner?

there is a big margin when they are in the left wheel track, not in the right. if i had a margin for right wheel track i'd be doing 30k or so.

long 25k corners, you know the ones,the ones that seem to go forefer.

[MSTRS:Me]

so i don't get your post. it's on a closed road, road rules don't apply. perhaps it's a troll?

i'll see your 2 and add a smurf to the pot.

Obviously, grammar played a part in you not understanding my rebuttal.
Is this better? "No, it wasn't (on a closed road)."
You gonna fold now, or what?

[MSTRS:Me]

there is a big margin when they are in the left wheel track, not in the right. if i had a margin for right wheel track i'd be doing 30k or so.

long 25k corners, you know the ones,the ones that seem to go forefer.

Ah - you mean a blind hairpin? So why would you take one at 100kph? And what's it got to do with bitching at peddlies?

[N4CR]

ah - you mean a blind hairpin? so why would you take one at 100kph? and what's it got to do with *****ing at peddlies?

not all are hairpins often they under estimate 25ks when they would usually be 40 or so if you compare it to others. i'm just supplying an extreme example really. if you were on one of those in the right wheel tracks with almost any vehicle being able to take them at least 40-50kmh you'd be either toast or very close.....

[MSTRS:Me]

not all are hairpins often they under estimate 25ks when they would usually be 40 or so if you compare it to others. i'm just supplying an extreme example really. if you were on one of those in the right wheel tracks with almost any vehicle being able to take them at least 40-50kmh you'd be either toast or very close.....

In light of your description above, I'd agree. However I did state that I spoke in 'general terms'... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...9&postcount=17
Do you not move to the outside of a corner when preparing to enter it?

[N4CR]

in light of your description above, i'd agree. however i did state that i spoke in 'general terms'... http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...9&postcount=17
do you not move to the outside of a corner when preparing to enter it?

fair enough. yes and i apex early and hold it for alot of the corner if it's blind so i can run wide towards edge of lane on exit - more accel and also margin to adjust for **** on inside and cyclists.