Goram pedestrians... - Page 2

Chickenhawk368 · 08-13-2012, 11:53 PM

Originally Posted by OOk

Bicyclists are some of the most self righteous asshats on the planet. When they're on the street they OWN the street and when they're on a shared walk/bike path they OWN the walk/bike path.

I love the fact they all have " SHARE THE ROAD" stickers on their cages but don't understand the concept.

aRAD161 · 08-14-2012, 12:04 AM

I feel ya Tromatic. I think we need lanes or more situational awareness at the grocery store too, personally. I just cant stand it when Tabatha Johanson (who should wear a shirt that says "caution: extra wide load shopping") and her 4 pups are lollygagging round the place when I am hustling to run through the joint for a sandwhich, condoms, and beer.

Ya'll feel me?

In all seriousness tho...that is why I ride a bike that can do more than street (like a dirt jump, urban assault hardtail) and I expect to go around walkers...kinna like you said you shoulda done.

nsrg500 · 08-14-2012, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by OOk

But, well, you did.

No I didn't. I said I was going to, but then I didn't.

At first I was just thinking it, but you can't see what I'm thinking. So I had to say what I was thinking, but didn't really say it.

tims007 · 08-14-2012, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by aRAD161

I feel ya Tromatic. I think we need lanes or more situational awareness at the grocery store too, personally. I just cant stand it when Tabatha Johanson (who should wear a shirt that says "caution: extra wide load shopping") and her 4 pups are lollygagging round the place when I am hustling to run through the joint for a sandwhich, condoms, and beer.

Ya'll feel me?

In all seriousness tho...that is why I ride a bike that can do more than street (like a dirt jump, urban assault hardtail) and I expect to go around walkers...kinna like you said you shoulda done.

lolololol

TheSumoBear · 08-14-2012, 12:55 AM

LoL. I worked at Chris king for a minute and I swear everybody there was thee portlandia bike rider.

Locutus · 08-14-2012, 06:29 AM

Bicycles?

Veloc · 08-14-2012, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by Chickenhawk368

I love the fact they all have " SHARE THE ROAD" stickers on their cages but don't understand the concept.

Oh so very much

to this.

It's especially fun to watch that Subaru with the cyclist plates and roof rack blow through a populated crosswalk.

BrandonBZ · 08-14-2012, 07:47 AM

Nice Firefly Reference

meanmonster · 08-14-2012, 07:52 AM

My guess would be if you’d hit them and hurt the baby in said stroller you’d be in for a world of legal trouble. If you are unsure if they know you are there or heard you: SLOW down and carefully go around. Bike’s don’t have the right of way over a walking pedestrian quit acting like you do.

courier11sec · 08-14-2012, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by Tromatic

, I don't dress like a fag.

Reported.

1shinysideup · 08-14-2012, 08:40 AM

[QUOTE=Lone Rider;2830136]bicycles and bitching....PORTLAND,oh perfect.QUOTE]

fixt

Runout · 08-14-2012, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by Tromatic

Pay attention to what's going on around you.

I think you're trying to say 'Pay attention to ME, and adjust your behavior based on what I'M doing."

Doesn't matter what you're wearing if you're a jerk on a bike. Crashing into a stroller? Seriously?

Lone Rider · 08-14-2012, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by Tromatic

Plus, I don't dress like a fag. Does that count?

No it does not count. Just go with your true nature. Dont try to hide it. So many are coming out of the closet, you will not be alone....,really its ok.

Originally Posted by Tromatic

Fuck y'all, anyway. Pay attention to what's going on around you. That too hard for some of you weaned-on-kerosene tards?

Oh I am, and now I see whats been going on with you.

Its really ok to put aside that uber conservative cranky tightass facade you have been presenting on the site.
There is no need to hide anymore. All the other rainbow folks are waiting.
And if you want to bring your bike seat to bed at night, well thats just fine Shirley.
Can I call you Shirley?

courier11sec · 08-14-2012, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by 1shinysideup

Originally Posted by Lone Rider

bicycles and bitching....PORTLAND,oh perfect.

fixt

Actually fixed...

james1300 · 08-14-2012, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by nsrg500

I was going to say "a baby seal dies every time someone talks about this", but I wont.

Ha!hahaha!

BombR76 · 08-14-2012, 09:42 AM

^^^ Portlandia bike rider ^^^ FTW !!!

If you don't like my riding, . . .

GET OFF THE SIDEWALK !!!

Worldtraveller · 08-14-2012, 10:07 AM

I just installed an Airzound on my bicycle (it's my main commuter). Fricken awesome, puts out 115 decibels (but I turn it way down when I'm riding the MUP).

1) The whole point of Multi-Use paths is that they are multi-use. That means, pedestrians, joggers, bicycles, etc, all have equal access and equal rights on the path. As noted in the OP, though, many (most?) users don't adhere to the rules of sharing and courteous use for other users.

2) In many states, bicycles are recommend or required to ride on the sidewalk for some stretches of road. On my daily commute, I have to ride the last ~1/4 mile on the sidewalk, and the sign right on the Inter-urban says to use the sidewalk in that area. I could use the road, and really slow down all the drivers (legally), but I try to be courteous to the drivers, and hope to hell no one right hooks me.

On a typical ride home (14 miles), I probably encounter about a dozen people/groups walking along the Inter-urban trail. I would say half or less stay to one side, or look around enough to be aware of anyone was coming beside them. I try to shout a couple times to make them aware, but they will often still jump as I go by..usually because they have music going too loud to hear anything else.

RedKat600 · 08-14-2012, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Worldtraveller

I just installed an Airzound on my bicycle (it's my main commuter). Fricken awesome, puts out 115 decibels (but I turn it way down when I'm riding the MUP).

1) The whole point of Multi-Use paths is that they are multi-use. That means, pedestrians, joggers, bicycles, etc, all have equal access and equal rights on the path. As noted in the OP, though, many (most?) users don't adhere to the rules of sharing and courteous use for other users.

2) In many states, bicycles are recommend or required to ride on the sidewalk for some stretches of road. On my daily commute, I have to ride the last ~1/4 mile on the sidewalk, and the sign right on the Inter-urban says to use the sidewalk in that area. I could use the road, and really slow down all the drivers (legally), but I try to be courteous to the drivers, and hope to hell no one right hooks me.

On a typical ride home (14 miles), I probably encounter about a dozen people/groups walking along the Inter-urban trail. I would say half or less stay to one side, or look around enough to be aware of anyone was coming beside them. I try to shout a couple times to make them aware, but they will often still jump as I go by..usually because they have music going too loud to hear anything else.

Well, it's a good thing the OP lives in Oregon where the laws are different. Most notably....these. http://bikeportland.org/resources/bicyclelaws#814410

(b) Operates a bicycle upon a sidewalk and does not give an audible warning before overtaking and passing a pedestrian and does not yield the right of way to all pedestrians on the sidewalk.
(c) Operates a bicycle on a sidewalk in a careless manner that endangers or would be likely to endanger any person or property.

You know, the part about yielding to all pedestrians and stuff. Sure, he did the first one but the law still requires you to yield to pedestrians. If he would have hit her, it would have been his fault. Matter of fact, I think all bicyclists everywhere should have to pass a written test to be sure they understand the rules that apply to them. The majority of bikes I see on the road don't, or they don't care.

courier11sec · 08-14-2012, 10:17 AM

That baby had it coming. Next time don't clip the stroller. Just crash right into it.
Fucking babies...

Locutus · 08-14-2012, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by RedKat600

Well, it's a good thing the OP lives in Oregon where the laws are different. Most notably....these. http://bikeportland.org/resources/bicyclelaws#814410

You know, the part about yielding to all pedestrians and stuff. Sure, he did the first one but the law still requires you to yield to pedestrians. If he would have hit her, it would have been his fault. Matter of fact, I think all bicyclists everywhere should have to pass a written test to be sure they understand the rules that apply to them. The majority of bikes I see on the road don't, or they don't care.


08-14-2012, 12:04 AM	#22
aRAD161 Permit Joined: Jun 2012 From: Seattle I Ride: '11 DR650	I feel ya Tromatic. I think we need lanes or more situational awareness at the grocery store too, personally. I just cant stand it when Tabatha Johanson (who should wear a shirt that says "caution: extra wide load shopping") and her 4 pups are lollygagging round the place when I am hustling to run through the joint for a sandwhich, condoms, and beer. Ya'll feel me? In all seriousness tho...that is why I ride a bike that can do more than street (like a dirt jump, urban assault hardtail) and I expect to go around walkers...kinna like you said you shoulda done. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-14-2012, 12:55 AM	#25
TheSumoBear Peg Dragger Joined: Jun 2012 From: wa I Ride: in the supermoto lane.	LoL. I worked at Chris king for a minute and I swear everybody there was thee portlandia bike rider. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-14-2012, 06:29 AM	#26
Locutus Peg Dragger Joined: Mar 2011 From: here going there. I Ride: because I can.	Bicycles? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-14-2012, 07:47 AM	#28
BrandonBZ Licensed Joined: Apr 2011 From: Salem, Oregon I Ride: 1978 Honda CB400 (Project), 1978 Honda XL175 (Towner)	Nice Firefly Reference __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-14-2012, 07:52 AM	#29
meanmonster Licensed Joined: Aug 2011 From: Snohomish WA I Ride: 2011 Ducati 848 Evo	My guess would be if you’d hit them and hurt the baby in said stroller you’d be in for a world of legal trouble. If you are unsure if they know you are there or heard you: SLOW down and carefully go around. Bike’s don’t have the right of way over a walking pedestrian quit acting like you do. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-14-2012, 08:40 AM	#31
1shinysideup Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2007 From: Seattle I Ride: 06 600RR	[QUOTE=Lone Rider;2830136]bicycles and bitching....PORTLAND,oh perfect.QUOTE] fixt __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-14-2012, 09:42 AM	#36
BombR76 Railer Joined: May 2009 From: Richland, WA I Ride: '92 Suzuki VX800, '88 pre-Ninja EX500, RIP-'74 'Kwacker' 400 S3	^^^ Portlandia bike rider ^^^ FTW !!! If you don't like my riding, . . . GET OFF THE SIDEWALK !!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-14-2012, 10:07 AM	#37
Worldtraveller Pit Crew Joined: Jun 2012 From: Everett, WA I Ride: Wearing ears.	I just installed an Airzound on my bicycle (it's my main commuter). Fricken awesome, puts out 115 decibels (but I turn it way down when I'm riding the MUP). 1) The whole point of Multi-Use paths is that they are multi-use. That means, pedestrians, joggers, bicycles, etc, all have equal access and equal rights on the path. As noted in the OP, though, many (most?) users don't adhere to the rules of sharing and courteous use for other users. 2) In many states, bicycles are recommend or required to ride on the sidewalk for some stretches of road. On my daily commute, I have to ride the last ~1/4 mile on the sidewalk, and the sign right on the Inter-urban says to use the sidewalk in that area. I could use the road, and really slow down all the drivers (legally), but I try to be courteous to the drivers, and hope to hell no one right hooks me. On a typical ride home (14 miles), I probably encounter about a dozen people/groups walking along the Inter-urban trail. I would say half or less stay to one side, or look around enough to be aware of anyone was coming beside them. I try to shout a couple times to make them aware, but they will often still jump as I go by..usually because they have music going too loud to hear anything else. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-14-2012, 10:17 AM	#39
courier11sec Moto2 Contender Joined: Sep 2008 From: where they don't have lawns. I Ride: Red bike, Brown truck, various collections of junk held together poorly.	That baby had it coming. Next time don't clip the stroller. Just crash right into it. Fucking babies... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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