You must be insane on Sheridan Rd

I just don't understand why anyone would ride on the street around Sheridan Rd where it curves around the graveyard going back into Evanston/Chicago just North of Howard St. It is a blind spot for drivers going both ways and they are usually going pretty fast around those turns. The sidewalk is the obvious choice for playing it safe. I saw three people do it today. They all rode decent looking bikes and look like they even went to collage. I don't get it. If someone gets plowed, I am going to be inclined to blame the cyclist and not the driver. I think some bikers have attitudes like they own the road. The law says we share it, but the reality is we just borrow some of it. I hope if you are reading this and if you continue to ride that curve you at least know your an idiot. Thanks

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Permalink Reply by ishnock aka the blue baron on November 16, 2009 at 7:49pm
I knew this was coming ...I knew it was coming.....

Lol.


You guys are cruel...You now what he meant.

Video_Drome said:
collage



faillllllll
Permalink Reply by cutifly on November 16, 2009 at 8:49pm
Yes more places, I just wanted to mention this one specific.
Permalink Reply by dav on November 17, 2009 at 3:29am
I hope you get a flat tire.

Video_Drome said:
its a curve in the road on a some what major street. Sidewalking it? i hope that whoever side walks that one day gets a nice flat tire for their trouble. I could think of a few more dangerous places to ride my bike.
Permalink Reply by Bob Maher on November 17, 2009 at 5:09am
I've been riding this stretch of Sheridan for over 20 years - and the new repaving makes it safer than ever, though it's still a relatively scary stretch.

If you're moving at 15 mph, even a car at 45 is going to have time to see you around the corners.

In addition to the other concerns with the sidewalk, add tree branch to the face, my only incident ever on that stretch of Sheridan (I used to use the northbound sidewalk at night or when the road was wet).

Perhaps if you rode faster, had more experience, or better bike handling skills, you would not automatically think that those of us who stay on the road are idiots.

But we agree on this - if you're not comfortable riding fast in aggressive traffic, then yes, riding at 5mph or less on the sidewalk is the obvious choice for playing it safe.
Permalink Reply by cutifly on November 17, 2009 at 6:17am
I* always gotta duck for those branches on the tall bike. I am glad people just don't lay down for the word 'idiot'.
Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on November 17, 2009 at 6:24am
Now that it's been repaved, this section of Sheridan is fine at most times of day if you're riding at a moderate to fast pace and make yourself visible. Sightlines are good for most of this section. At the inside of the curves (southbound), where the cemetery wall may obscure sightlines, it's safer if you take the lane because you're more visible that way. I learned that years ago riding curvy country roads in NH.

The sidewalk is better for slower speeds, but it's not an easy ride due to the poor condition of the sidewalk and low branches.
Permalink Reply by pjc jr on November 17, 2009 at 6:43am
I say we ride every road! I ride Elston, Milwaukee, Lake ave, and Green Bay just name a few. The more we populate the roadways the more we're going to demonstrate that this concrete jungle is a shared surface!

Their is a devil inside everyone of those metal boxes and it's up to us, the two wheeled winged angels, to show that theirs a better way to live. Ride on and be respectful and safe!

By the way my "collage" ed never taught me that bikes were smarter then cars?

Love you looking out for us Cutifly! All should proceed with caution, but never fear!
Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on November 17, 2009 at 11:01am
Someone's been in the feisty mood the past few days.

"There's a devil"
"there's a better way"

And is this devil Tasmanian?

pjc jr said:
I say we ride every road! I ride Elston, Milwaukee, Lake ave, and Green Bay just name a few. The more we populate the roadways the more we're going to demonstrate that this concrete jungle is a shared surface!

Their is a devil inside everyone of those metal boxes and it's up to us, the two wheeled winged angels, to show that theirs a better way to live. Ride on and be respectful and safe!

By the way my "collage" ed never taught me that bikes were smarter then cars?

Love you looking out for us Cutifly! All should proceed with caution, but never fear!
Permalink Reply by Kohaku on November 17, 2009 at 6:19pm
collage!ROR. oh man.


Perhaps you majored in montage?

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