Bikes and Carts
 

Bicycles can run on the street no problem they dont stop at stop signs and they run with 1 to 20 in a group taking over the road. OK so they have done that for ever. So why cant carts yes I know that would really be a mess but at least they have signals and they do, for the most part obey traffic laws. Bikes not so much and they mostly appear to think they own the road. Just my opinion and yes we all have one.

Probably because the "rules" for bicycles came along far before those of carts. Technically you're right, since they are less safe and slower, but it's a matter for lawmakers to address. They can't keep up in most cases with carts, req them to be passed.

What traffic laws are you referring to? I see golf carts and cars violate traffic laws routinely; running stop signs, speeding, passing on a solid line, failing to use turn signals, failing to come to a complete stop when turning right on a red, failing to yield to traffic in the roundabouts, failure to provide at least 3 feet of clearance with a bike, etc.

I totally agree!!

Those who can do...those who can't complain. Sorry for the tone but as a former cyclist (I can't DO any longer) I just get soooo tired of anti bicycle posts"

I'm with you. It seems like every few weeks, the bike haters make their presence known. Enough already.

And, it seems every few days people are stereotyped and branded "haters" for expressing a differing opinion that is born out of experience.

An open forum for discussion like this should not empower the Thought & Speech Police bent on silencing any viewpoint that differs from their own.



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I just finished a nice bike ride....but I have to say there are a lot of belligerent bicyclists on the road. And please don't tell me "same road, same rules".

Exactly, and my free thought expressions is , I dislike constant complaint about bicycles on the road. Share the Road, it's the law.

Exactly what actions do you define as "belligerent" and what do you define as "a lot"?

I am not a "hater" of either group. However if anyone doubts the accuracy of the posters issue with cyclists, just go out and plant yourself at any intersection where cyclists frequent some morning and watch and observe. For some unknown reason, many seem to think the laws do not apply when on a bicycle. I know it's not all and some follow the rules, but it is far and away a much higher % of cyclist fail to follow the rules than golf carts fail to follow their rules. I wish it could be explained, other than saying "I have to because unless I do it's not safe" That is a crock of you know what.

If everyone, both cars, cycles and carts followed the rules this would be a much safer place for all.

I just got back from a 21 mile bike ride. It was wonderful! I had no problem with any vehicle, be it a truck, car, or golf cart. There were other bicyclists and walkers out enjoying the morning as well. We all were courteous to one another. I waved a golf cart past me as I approached a divided cart lane section as I didn't want to hold him up. He gave me a big wave as he went by. There is no reason to have any problems out there. Just try to be courteous and share the road.

What rules are you talking about? What is the percentage difference between bikes and carts that don't follow these yet to be named rules?

I agree. How often are you really held up for any length of time by cyclist? Why can't we all slow down and allow all of our neighbors enjoy their sport of choice?

Another anti bicycle BS post.

OK Miles you dont have to get nasty

You are right I over reacted. Sorry but it does get a bit tiresome.

You used some inflammatory language in your post such as "taking over the road" and "mostly appear to think they own the road". This sort of rhetoric is inconsistent with rational discussions and is widely viewed as trolling. Also, this sort of post shows up about every 2-3 weeks and usually degenerates quickly. The bottom line is bikes have the same rights to the roads as cars and nearly everyone violates the law almost every time they go out on the roads. Further rehashing of the same old, same old seems pointless. Have a nice day.

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I don't think anyone is attacking, just people expressing different opinions. You know, kinda like dog poop threads. Just many different points of view and nobody is going to change their mind.

I agree. When one wants another to listen to their point of view; one must choose their adjectives carefully.

Some observations: Be careful what you wish for. Visualize 10-20 bicycles, each one stopping at a stop sign or entry gate with the traffic backed up! Also, when a cyclist approaches an intersection, they are going all of 5 mph with unrestricted vision of approaching traffic, so they roll through a stop sign, think a 150 pound cyclist is going to challenge a 4000 pound auto? Have a nice fun, pleasant day.

Maybe its time the bikes self limit themselves to say 5 in a group. Also think it is time to some how restrict the speed of golf carts maybe certify the carts. And no I dont know how that would work but when a cart passes me on Morse Blvd (and not street legal) and I am doing the speed limit of 30 ( in my car)we really have a problem. Nope dont know how to correct that. Its become me me me here.

Police are giving tickets on Morse. It's a start.

dplars - I don't believe you have ever observed the gaggle of bicycle riders called a club who occasionally tour the historic neighborhoods en masse. Not one of them 'rolls through a stop sign' or goes '5mph' at any time other than when coming to a stop in a pool parking lot! From the vantage point on my lanai I observe them ride 2/3/4/ abreast down the street and then turn left - without stopping at the stop sign - as a swarm of humanity. They demonstrate no concept of avoiding a challenge with a car or a cart; nor do they demonstrate concern for same.

I had to google, gaggle. It made me giggle. Were they wearing goggles?

My favorite post, so far!
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Has anyone seen the accident reports where a "gaggle" of bicycles hit a semi truck and caused extensive damage to the truck? Or a bicyclist hit a golf cart and the impact threw the cart driver out of his vehicle? Or how about a bicyclist in The Villages that ran a stop sign and clipped a passing car causing extensive body damage to the car. All the bicyclists were perfectly unharmed. No, of course, that never happened.

Let's face it, it is the bicyclists who are at greatest danger. Please just let us old duffers enjoy our exercising. This is a retirement community. We are supposed to be mellow and enjoying life. I, personally, am not against any group of Villagers. I believe in Live and Let Live.

Being an avid bike rider I got pulled into one of these threads a month or so and don't want to plow that ground again. I will say I think you need a hug virgind.

And yet there are so many that demand "their" lane. Good luck with the "gaggle" in the bike club entering a roundabout as if they are in the peloton in a Tour de France stage.

y hubby "sweaty" is a regular rider& he says he feels safer on the roads where he is not mixed with golf carts than on the recreation trails where he has too many close calls with inconsiderate cart operators

That's because most of the lanes in TV are legally (under 14 feet wide) substandard. In such cases it is not possible to share the lane legally or safely with a motor vehicle. In such cases it is permissible for a biker to take the lane.

Be aware Florida State laws are clear when it comes to the rights of bicycle riders whether you agree with them or not does not matter.

You are absolutely correct- a - mondo. :bigbow::agree::spoken:

But you are discussing someones opinion, and they made that point from the get go, I cycle everyday to and from work, and anytime possible, No since in arguing this point, we are wrong so why bother. Who care that every other moving vehicle out there violates the law as much if not more than anyone else, but it is the cyclist who are at fault.
Parr Drive is 25mph, I was riding home from work,, computer said I was doing 30.5mph,, I use that road to get a good sprint from Buena Vista to Belvedere. Ole Man passed me like I was setting still, then yelled at me when I caught up to him at the stop sign, and told me I had no business on the road. That should tell you something about the mentality around here, I told him he should move to a retirement community when he could do what he wanted to do,, Oh Snap he is in one...

You get the picture I am painting here.

I have read so many post on the cyclist deal being on the roads,,, we can not argue it,, Just read on to the next post skip anyone referring to cyclist. HEHEHEHE

You got a good argument,, but let it go,, you will never win.

We cyclist are wrong for even thinking about cycling on the roads, Multi Modal Paths, Cart Paths, Neighborhood streets, Dirt trails and so on.

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Work With Me On This One...... Just My Opinion, Just sayin..

Nahhh. Just tells you something about the mentality of Ole Man and a few others. :)

It's always the same thing on this subject:

Many die-hard bicyclists focus only on their "rights", while other drivers/motorists think it's wise to focus on and do what is legal AND SAFE in a given situation so they don't get accidentally maimed and killed!!

I can't believe you wrote that, I think you need a hug too.

There is a flip side to cyclists rights. That is that they have the same responsibilities that motor vehicle operators have to ride legally and safely. There are times when each type of road user fails to meet that responsibility. The risk of death or serious injury is far greater to the cyclist than to a motorist.

Here it is in a nutshell:

1. If you are a bicyclist do not interfere with automobiles on any roads. Do not make them slow down or have to move over to the other lane. They do not like it.

2. If you are a walker, jogger, or bicyclist do not interfere with golf carts on any of the "multimodal paths." Do not make the golf carts have to slow down or move over into the other lane. They do not like it. Remember if they need to pass you they can do it on blind curves if they have to as they can always cut back in if another cart appears from the opposite direction.

If you remember these two inclinations of some car and cart drivers you will have a better understanding of why some of the more strident operators get very testy when other slower people or vehicles come across their path. Their slogans could be "Get out of my way! What are you doing on the road,? (golf cart path) You are putting yourself at great danger. You will surely lose if you get hit by a car or a golf cart. What are you thinking?"

As the ref throws the yellow flag and lays on his whistle stopping the clock.
Personal Foul,,, Unnecessary Going off on something,, That will be 15 yards and 2 month suspension.. :MOJE_whot:

Not sure what or how this came about???? Things that make you go HUH?? :1rotfl: