[–] ardvarcus 7 points 0 points 7 points (+7|-7) ago
I'm a cyclist, so I can tell you why cyclists ride in the middle of the lane ... sometimes. It's because the lane is narrow, and there is no shoulder smooth or level enough for them to ride on in an emergency, if they have to dive off the lane because some 14- foot wide truck with mirrors that stick out two feet can't be bothered to swing over the centerline when it passes them.
When you're on a bicycle, getting clipped by a car or truck can be fatal. At the very least you are looking at broken bones and lots of blood.
We "take the lane" ... sometimes ... because we don't want you assholes in your cars and trucks trying to squeeze past us where there's no room for you to do it.
[–] GamerNerd [S] 2 points 5 points 7 points (+7|-2) ago
If there's a road that requires you to ride in the middle in order to use it Don't you think the right thing to do then would be to take a different Road? You do realize you guys routinely hold up all of the cars behind you don't you? You do realize that comes off as a bit selfish? It's that mentality that everybody has a problem. As long as you get to ride your bicycle that's all that matters. To hell with everyone behind you trying to get somewhere on time.
[–] LurkedForever 3 points -3 points 0 points (+0|-3) ago
Cyclist here. Can confirm. Every cyclist I know has a "that asshole clipped my elbow, sending me flying to the pavement" story. If drivers all played nice and didn't try to kill us, we wouldn't take the middle of the road. Long, straight country roads, we can ride on the right side. Downtown, nope. I'm going to ride slightly left of center of the lane so if you want to pass me you have to actually get out of my lane first.
[–] Deplorablepoetry 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Are you commuting to and from work or are you riding for pleasure?
[–] TrialsAndTribulation 0 points 14 points 14 points (+14|-0) ago
Road bikers are no better than motorcycle riders when they act like smug, attention-seeking fags. Not homosexuals, just fags.
[–] AnotherGrayman 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Faggot is my favorite insult, as well. People don't know how to react.
I take it a step further when they act like they're upset and call them out on being theatrical because they're jealous of the attention blacks get when they act pissed over the word nigger, and now non-whites are just looking for the same excuse to be upset.
[–] rejectedfromreddit 1 point 10 points 11 points (+11|-1) ago
If you want to ride on the roads, you should carry liability insurance, and follow all traffic rules, including those related to obstructing the flow of traffic.
[–] gimpyoldman 1 point 10 points 11 points (+11|-1) ago
Apparently they are required to stand on their pedals when being followed by cars to show off their packaged plums.
[–] AnotherGrayman 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
Butthurt much?
Bicycle faggot confirmed.
[–] KikesOnTrikes 6 points -2 points 4 points (+4|-6) ago
If it's not kikes its niggers, when its not niggers its spics, if not spics then faggots, and when you get tired of blaming races it is........ah yes people out riding fucking bicycles. HEY FAGOOT OP! EVER THINK YOU ARE THE FUCKING ASSHOLE.
You can tell this forum is full of bitch as motherfuckers stuck in that victim mindset. Bitch ass excuses for men are the only ones that complain and cry about being victims at every fucking turn in life.
[–] GamerNerd [S] 3 points -1 points 2 points (+2|-3) ago
I agree with your sentiment to a certain degree but what the problem with bikers is they are willing to inconvenience every car on the road behind them. If they travel at the same speed as the speed limit it wouldn't be as big of a problem, but that is never the case. Even on City roads where you can eventually reach the speed limit it takes you 3x as long as a car and you are holding people up. You guys are always holding people up and we have places we need to be. It's selfish and that's what we don't like. , that along with the bad attitudes.
[–] KikesOnTrikes 3 points 0 points 3 points (+3|-3) ago
I don't ride bikes anymore but the problem with this sentiment is that autos don't own the road. In fact many car drivers hold up 18 wheelers in bad weather. So if you want to be consistent then we have to complain about cars here too. People who ride bikes pay taxes and are entitled to safely travel on roads. I have never rode a bike on 2 lane highways but if I did I wouldn't be letting cars buzz me by riding the line.
The inconvenience for someone's safety is never more than a couple minutes. For what is happening, and the amount that people put into it, it's obvious to see the auto drivers feel the world revolves around them. Roads are for everyone. They are not there for YOU to get where you need to go without anyone else being on them.
[–] ZeroFuggzGiven 1 point 7 points 8 points (+8|-1) ago
Just remember, 4 wheels beats 2, and their kidney might save someone worthwhile.
[–] Xantha 2 points 25 points 27 points (+27|-2) ago
Cyclists are pretty big assholes, every time I come across one they seem to be bigger dickheads than the last time. I ride a motorcycle, I passed spandex Dan blocking the middle of the road not that long ago, by using the fucking cyclists lane..
What pisses me off even more, we have these paved asphalt trails around here as well, literally the same asphalt used on the roadways, so no concrete sidewalk slabs... and yet they still choose to ride in the road. WHY.
[–] registeretakes10s 0 points 20 points 20 points (+20|-0) ago
Am a cyclist, bike many hours a week, don't wear Lycra (but yes have a fancy bike) and i hate 99% of cyclists. I get into fights with them regularly as I call em out every chance i get lol. Fuck em.
[–] Plavonica 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
Non-shithead cyclists do exist! Though I'm on a fancy mountain bike instead of a road bike I do bike on the side of the road when going places. Saves on gas, gets me some cardio, and the dog loves it. I haven't seen many road cyclists here in the rural areas though.
[–] GamerNerd [S] 4 points 5 points 9 points (+9|-4) ago
I had a guy hold onto the tailgate of my truck thinking I would just pull him along. I could not believe he had the nerve to do that without asking me. I pulled over and when he got off his bike I threw it down an embankment. I have hated road bikers ever since, they have really bad attitudes.
[–] satisfyinghump ago
WHAT THE FUCK?@?!?@
PEOPLE DO THAT!??!!?
I would want to check-gate him so bad... you got patience
[–] Rubberdong 1 point 5 points 6 points (+6|-1) ago
A friend's dirtbike broke down in a trail so I parked my bike in the middle of the trail. Motorcycles.
As we are fixing my buddies bike...Spandex Goober shows up,
Mind you the trail is very narrow.
He manages to pass my brother and his buddy, their bikes, myself...but I had parked my bike on the trail and on the elft side there was a cliff and a tree on the other.
Motherfucker... He tried to squeeze himself between my motorcycle and the tree...but the tree kicked him the other way...
I saw him literally fly off of a cliff.
Of course I run to help him and it turned he was perfectly fine, But this is one of the wildest things I ve seen live and after I saw he was fine I couldnt help but laugh. He never saw me laugh but I was laughing for days
[–] 22432748? 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
It's like when people go for jogs on the side of highways when there are park paths literally adjacent in a nice wooded area. I think they just want to be seen working out. Almost like a form of voyeurism.
That being said it's a lot of fun to pass "spandex Dan" on an e-bike.
[–] satisfyinghump ago
Nailed it. Same assholes who post a photo of their workout online.