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Originally Posted by blueoval
ease up on the cyclist hate....I am a cyclist and no I am not gay contrary to those who believe otherwise. I do not appreciate the insinuation that I am homosexual because I wear the lycra and ride a bike. :P
I don't want this thread being locked for this subject alone, but, I do not condone the arrogant behavior of some cyclists out there either. For those who do not know, cyclists CAN ride 2 abreast on the road here in SA as long as there are no cycling lanes on the road shoulder. But they need to do so with other road users in mind. 'Hogging' the road is a no-no for cyclists.
On the otherhand, capable driving negotiation from drivers is required to drive past cyclists while being safe. If you cannot safely negotiate a pass on cyclists, then you shouldn't be on the road. What's the difference in passing cyclists than passing a slower bus or truck? Most seem to be ok with driving behind a bus/truck doing 40kph in a 60 zone for quite a while until its safe to do so, but can't handle the thought of getting around cyclists? 'We' aren't as wide as a bus or truck and don't block your view.
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Well today was almost a bad day for one cyclist. I was driving between Ulverstone & Penguin, I allowed myself to get distracted for a few seconds by a "leaning" train carriage connected to a passing train. I put my eyes back on the road in the nic' of time to see this guy dawdling along in the lane ahead. I would have copped the blame & the cyclist would have copped a ford up the butt at 70km/h. I turned white I reckon & the cyclist was oblivious. Riding on the road is just plain stupid. Car wins every time eh'!