Cyclists of Chicago, please...

...pass on the left. Thank you. 

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Permalink Reply by Bill Savage on November 15, 2012 at 5:34am

Which time?  I've lost track.  Mostly on Damen northbound north of Chicago Avenue. . .

James BlackHeron said:

That was you?  I won't repeat here what I said back to you at the time.   Seems I was not the only one.

LOL

Bill Savage said:

I ride slow (10 mph average) and so get passed a lot.  When cyclists pass me on the left without warning, I always say "On MY left!" in a "F*&* You" tone of voice.  Half the time, this elicits no response; about a quarter of the time I get an apology, and the rest of the time I'm told to perform an autoerotic impossibility.  This last response especially comes from cyclists riding fast at night with no lights and dark clothes, so I don't see them in my mirror (which I check every five-ten seconds).  This is, as so many of our conversations are, really about just plain old common sense and courtesy.  And Amen to Beau Sessions's comment about the general etiquette of the road.

Permalink Reply by Craig S. on November 15, 2012 at 8:08am

Until all bike riders know to ride to the right because there's always someone faster behind them, I'll pass on the right whenever I want and I'll be vocal about it. Thank you.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on November 15, 2012 at 8:33am

If you want to ride between me (slow rider) and the car door, have a ball.  I will appreciate it if you will try not to get doored just as you pass me on the right, however. ;-)
 
Craig S. said:

Until all bike riders know to ride to the right because there's always someone faster behind them, I'll pass on the right whenever I want and I'll be vocal about it. Thank you.

Permalink Reply by Beau Sessions on November 15, 2012 at 8:35am

That's funny Lisa, I was just thinking the same thing. Help yourself kook!

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on November 15, 2012 at 8:40am

+1 million

 Exactly. 

And I'm not riding in the door zone just so some Lancy can get by me on the left without having to get into the auto traffic lane.  The Traffic (bikes included)  from the rear that is overtaking NEVER has the right of way over the traffic in front of it that it is overtaking.  

Get used to that.  

If you want to go faster than the person you are overtaking then signal, move left & change lanes, then pass like a grown-up. It's your responsibility to make a safe pass with proper clearance -not expect them to move out of your way or ride in the door zone for your convenience. 


Lisa Curcio said:

If you want to ride between me (slow rider) and the car door, have a ball.  I will appreciate it if you will try not to get doored just as you pass me on the right, however. ;-)
 
Craig S. said:

Until all bike riders know to ride to the right because there's always someone faster behind them, I'll pass on the right whenever I want and I'll be vocal about it. Thank you.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on November 15, 2012 at 8:56am

And if I am all the way to the left going through a big intersection, then I am an idiot.

Permalink Reply by NYC (7.0 mi) on November 15, 2012 at 9:01am

I will agree to not pass slow riders on the right, when slow riders agree to not schoal past me at stop lights, so I must then repass. And I ain't that fast. And I rarely pass on the right. But will in Gnarlo's situation.

Permalink Reply by Cheryl on November 15, 2012 at 9:42am

Amen!

James BlackHeron said:

+1 million

 Exactly. 

And I'm not riding in the door zone just so some Lancy can get by me on the left without having to get into the auto traffic lane.  The Traffic (bikes included)  from the rear that is overtaking NEVER has the right of way over the traffic in front of it that it is overtaking.  

Get used to that.  

If you want to go faster than the person you are overtaking then signal, move left & change lanes, then pass like a grown-up. It's your responsibility to make a safe pass with proper clearance -not expect them to move out of your way or ride in the door zone for your convenience. 



Permalink Reply by John Wilson 6.0 on November 15, 2012 at 9:45am

Heh. 

I always shout a cheery, "On your right!" to cyclists who pass me on the left without a warning.

It's not uncool to be courteous, folks.


Bill Savage said:

I ride slow (10 mph average) and so get passed a lot.  When cyclists pass me on the left without warning, I always say "On MY left!" in a "F*&* You" tone of voice.  Half the time, this elicits no response; about a quarter of the time I get an apology, and the rest of the time I'm told to perform an autoerotic impossibility.  This last response especially comes from cyclists riding fast at night with no lights and dark clothes, so I don't see them in my mirror (which I check every five-ten seconds).  This is, as so many of our conversations are, really about just plain old common sense and courtesy.  And Amen to Beau Sessions's comment about the general etiquette of the road.

Permalink Reply by Craig S. on November 15, 2012 at 10:21am

Are you two riders so self absorbed that you ride slow to the left not caring that others want to pass?  If not, you do not have to worry about me or anyone else passing you on the right.  If you are that self absorbed, I and other may not be vocal as we pass.


Beau Sessions said:

That's funny Lisa, I was just thinking the same thing. Help yourself kook!

Permalink Reply by Craig S. on November 15, 2012 at 10:25am

James, perhaps you should read what I wrote.  I just know that even you can comprehend english.  Oh, I remember, you're self-absorbed and don't care how your actions affect others, so I will pass you on the right, if I want.


James BlackHeron said:

+1 million

 Exactly. 

And I'm not riding in the door zone just so some Lancy can get by me on the left without having to get into the auto traffic lane.  The Traffic (bikes included)  from the rear that is overtaking NEVER has the right of way over the traffic in front of it that it is overtaking.  

Get used to that.  

If you want to go faster than the person you are overtaking then signal, move left & change lanes, then pass like a grown-up. It's your responsibility to make a safe pass with proper clearance -not expect them to move out of your way or ride in the door zone for your convenience. 


Lisa Curcio said:

If you want to ride between me (slow rider) and the car door, have a ball.  I will appreciate it if you will try not to get doored just as you pass me on the right, however. ;-)
 
Craig S. said:

Until all bike riders know to ride to the right because there's always someone faster behind them, I'll pass on the right whenever I want and I'll be vocal about it. Thank you.

Permalink Reply by Beau Sessions on November 15, 2012 at 10:43am

Sorry Craig you must have misunderstood my comment or I wasn't clear. I roll fast and rarely deal with any of you. Some people pass me and some people I pass. I don't think I've really had any issue with "passing rules". I was just laughing that you wanted to pass on my right and get doored. More power to you.

 

My original comment was about helping each other survive. Not real concerned with interaction beyond that. It shouldn't be controversial to use common sense.
 
Craig S. said:

Are you two riders so self absorbed that you ride slow to the left not caring that others want to pass?  If not, you do not have to worry about me or anyone else passing you on the right.  If you are that self absorbed, I and other may not be vocal as we pass.


Beau Sessions said:

That's funny Lisa, I was just thinking the same thing. Help yourself kook!

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