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red '00 · 08-13-2011, 12:29 AM

I cycle to work a few times a week, and also just ride for fun around the city fairly often.

I admit I take advantage of being on a bike. If I can get around faster by hopping a curb, bombing through a field, then back onto a different street, I'll do it. Stop signs are also more of a coasting yield - permitting there's no cars also at the intersection.

However, I feel like I'm safe about it, and respectful of pedestrians. I also try not to make it a habit to scare the #### out of drivers by acting unpredictable. so yes, I take advantage of being on my bike but only when it's safe to do so.

When there is cars around me, I do my best to obey all the traffic laws. Problem is, this seems to piss drivers off, or confuse them. Can't count the number of times I've stopped at a stop sign to let a car with the right of way proceed, only to have them stop and waive me along. This earns them a stupid look followed by a point to the stop sign, before they carry on looking like they've crapped themselves.

Bottom line, I might not "act exactly like a car" all the time, but I'm always aware and generally pretty safe. All I expect is for drivers to be the same, and hopefully not decide today is the day vehicular homicide is a kinda cool. Some people are mildly ######ed and make it hard for everyone, whether on a bike or driving a car.

Also, completely ignoring my existance on the road and merging directly into me is an offence worthy of losing your mirror with a quick swing of a U-lock. Just saying.

08-13-2011, 12:29 AM	#143
red '00 Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	I cycle to work a few times a week, and also just ride for fun around the city fairly often. I admit I take advantage of being on a bike. If I can get around faster by hopping a curb, bombing through a field, then back onto a different street, I'll do it. Stop signs are also more of a coasting yield - permitting there's no cars also at the intersection. However, I feel like I'm safe about it, and respectful of pedestrians. I also try not to make it a habit to scare the #### out of drivers by acting unpredictable. so yes, I take advantage of being on my bike but only when it's safe to do so. When there is cars around me, I do my best to obey all the traffic laws. Problem is, this seems to piss drivers off, or confuse them. Can't count the number of times I've stopped at a stop sign to let a car with the right of way proceed, only to have them stop and waive me along. This earns them a stupid look followed by a point to the stop sign, before they carry on looking like they've crapped themselves. Bottom line, I might not "act exactly like a car" all the time, but I'm always aware and generally pretty safe. All I expect is for drivers to be the same, and hopefully not decide today is the day vehicular homicide is a kinda cool. Some people are mildly ######ed and make it hard for everyone, whether on a bike or driving a car. Also, completely ignoring my existance on the road and merging directly into me is an offence worthy of losing your mirror with a quick swing of a U-lock. Just saying.