Passing Another Cyclist on the Road, Then Having that Cyclist Catch Up to You at a Stoplight and Come to a Stop In Front of You or In Your Path - The Chainlink2024-03-28T15:19:28Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/passing-another-cyclist-on-the?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A106918&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOne and All:
I side with Hom…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-08:2211490:Comment:1077202009-08-08T17:45:25.810ZBrian Birdhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BrianBird
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I side with Homebuilt. One word: rude.<br />
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<cite>Homebuilt said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/passing-another-cyclist-on-the#2211490Comment106779"><div>Yes it's rude, I try to get over it just by showing better skills. Of course usually said cyclist also is running the red light, so it's in or after the intersection that I'm having to pass them again.</div>
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One and All:<br />
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I side with Homebuilt. One word: rude.<br />
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<cite>Homebuilt said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/passing-another-cyclist-on-the#2211490Comment106779"><div>Yes it's rude, I try to get over it just by showing better skills. Of course usually said cyclist also is running the red light, so it's in or after the intersection that I'm having to pass them again.</div>
</blockquote> yeah. it's all about ediquitt…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-07:2211490:Comment:1073402009-08-07T16:36:51.133ZMark Kensethhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MarkKenseth
yeah. it's all about ediquitte. and the newbies are learning. i talk to them ('you're good, go ahead', i take a break behind them, i pass them, i teach by doing, not telling.
yeah. it's all about ediquitte. and the newbies are learning. i talk to them ('you're good, go ahead', i take a break behind them, i pass them, i teach by doing, not telling. This doesn't bother me at all…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-06:2211490:Comment:1070022009-08-06T16:42:01.734ZDr. Doomhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DrDoom
This doesn't bother me at all. What does bother me is when someone is trying to pass me but can't quite do it—extra lame given that I'm not a fast rider. This doesn't happen all that often but there's really not all that much that makes me feel more unsafe than having car doors on my right and some maniac's front wheel overlapping my back one on my left, especially since to put some distance in I either have to up my pace to something faster than I want to ride or drop behind the maniac, who…
This doesn't bother me at all. What does bother me is when someone is trying to pass me but can't quite do it—extra lame given that I'm not a fast rider. This doesn't happen all that often but there's really not all that much that makes me feel more unsafe than having car doors on my right and some maniac's front wheel overlapping my back one on my left, especially since to put some distance in I either have to up my pace to something faster than I want to ride or drop behind the maniac, who obviously can't be trusted not to run into me. This same discussion applies…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-06:2211490:Comment:1069702009-08-06T15:46:36.858ZGary Gilberthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/GaryGilbert
This same discussion applies to people driving cars. There are people who drive fast and have to stop at each light/stop sign and ones who drive slower. There are people who zoom around you and constantly change lanes only to arrive at the destination at the same time. There are people who slow down so they won't have to stop at a light and there are some who even spit out the window..... IMHO there is no "right" way other than the "safe" way. Ride defensively and safely.
This same discussion applies to people driving cars. There are people who drive fast and have to stop at each light/stop sign and ones who drive slower. There are people who zoom around you and constantly change lanes only to arrive at the destination at the same time. There are people who slow down so they won't have to stop at a light and there are some who even spit out the window..... IMHO there is no "right" way other than the "safe" way. Ride defensively and safely. Life is one big race! The one…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-06:2211490:Comment:1069642009-08-06T15:12:30.294ZEl Dukehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Nick
Life is one big race! The one in front is winning! Sorry, I have nothing constructive to add other than I agree it's annoying and really kind of funny.
Life is one big race! The one in front is winning! Sorry, I have nothing constructive to add other than I agree it's annoying and really kind of funny. I think Too $hort said it bes…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-06:2211490:Comment:1069252009-08-06T08:32:00.384Zmattbikes1https://thechainlink.org/profile/mattbikes1
I think Too $hort said it best. "Get in where you fit in!" We all ride different gear ratios, so think about the reality of the situations you find yourself in. When you get passed, even in a sprint, you are out-geared and out-gunned. There is no need to try and prove that you can cheat an intersection, ride fearless, or win the 10 yard sprint. Stay in the rear, don't be an ass, and mind the hierarchy. Don't worry, you'll have your day. We all do. Plus, you don't appear to be a douche to…
I think Too $hort said it best. "Get in where you fit in!" We all ride different gear ratios, so think about the reality of the situations you find yourself in. When you get passed, even in a sprint, you are out-geared and out-gunned. There is no need to try and prove that you can cheat an intersection, ride fearless, or win the 10 yard sprint. Stay in the rear, don't be an ass, and mind the hierarchy. Don't worry, you'll have your day. We all do. Plus, you don't appear to be a douche to everyone else including the traffic that gets cut off when you are passed over, over, and over again. Just think outside yourself once in awhile. There is like a whole world out there man! We are all trying to get somewhere. So don't get in the way. i HATE this also. I do love t…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-06:2211490:Comment:1069182009-08-06T06:02:47.906Zjenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/jen500
i HATE this also. I do love the fact that I work 3rd shift in the loop . So on my 7am commute home north on milkwakue ave I laugh at the bikers riding south all jocking for position in the bike lane and a stop lights. while i ride free and clear north the bikelane all to myself
i HATE this also. I do love the fact that I work 3rd shift in the loop . So on my 7am commute home north on milkwakue ave I laugh at the bikers riding south all jocking for position in the bike lane and a stop lights. while i ride free and clear north the bikelane all to myself This happens a lot when I pul…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-06:2211490:Comment:1069012009-08-06T04:14:51.096ZTodd Allenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ToddAllen
This happens a lot when I pull a trailer with an electric assist bike and it doesn't bother me at all. If I'm running late and I've got the juice to spare I often cruise at a fairly high speed. But at intersections I tend to hang back more than other cyclists due to less agility and needing more space.<br />
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In general I try to be polite to other cyclists and take a car lane when passing them, not pass when approaching a stop light and to leave them room to pass me back when I have to stop at…
This happens a lot when I pull a trailer with an electric assist bike and it doesn't bother me at all. If I'm running late and I've got the juice to spare I often cruise at a fairly high speed. But at intersections I tend to hang back more than other cyclists due to less agility and needing more space.<br />
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In general I try to be polite to other cyclists and take a car lane when passing them, not pass when approaching a stop light and to leave them room to pass me back when I have to stop at intersections. Just because I choose to stop I don't want to impede others who may be able/choose to continue on. I've been having this occur a…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-06:2211490:Comment:1068852009-08-06T03:30:48.635ZGreg Colemanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/GregoryColeman
I've been having this occur a lot in hte last several days. as a matter of fact, yesterday, myself and another biker passed one guy who was going pretty slow. We gave him enough room as we both passed and as we were waiting for the light, the guy came up and crusied by us going into a three way intersection, causing a car to come to a schreeching halt. The other cyclist and I just shook our heads. we then proceeded to pass the dude again a half a block later. *sigh*<br />
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If you are riding slower…
I've been having this occur a lot in hte last several days. as a matter of fact, yesterday, myself and another biker passed one guy who was going pretty slow. We gave him enough room as we both passed and as we were waiting for the light, the guy came up and crusied by us going into a three way intersection, causing a car to come to a schreeching halt. The other cyclist and I just shook our heads. we then proceeded to pass the dude again a half a block later. *sigh*<br />
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If you are riding slower than someone else and they pass you, let them stay in front of you. It's just rude to ease in front of them and then make them wait behind you until it is safe to pass (again). I can easily see why some people whip around to the right to get by people. What's even more frustrating is when said rider also gets to lollygagging and swerving and slowing down without rhyme or reason. I like to push it and ride fa…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-08-06:2211490:Comment:1068832009-08-06T03:28:42.049ZDavIDhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DavID84
I like to push it and ride fast, sorry to anyone i pass and i try to be polite. But i like to keep up with faster cyclists, it is a sport and not just commuting to some. I we are in traffic and safety is very important, i feel the safest in front of traffic. I know the type tho, flashy fixie pulling up to show off his/her aerospoke....ha ha ha then they get passed by the mountain bike with panniers. Hate Hate Hate
I like to push it and ride fast, sorry to anyone i pass and i try to be polite. But i like to keep up with faster cyclists, it is a sport and not just commuting to some. I we are in traffic and safety is very important, i feel the safest in front of traffic. I know the type tho, flashy fixie pulling up to show off his/her aerospoke....ha ha ha then they get passed by the mountain bike with panniers. Hate Hate Hate