Another bike rider had a real death wish last week. He blew through the traffic circle yield sign at full speed across the intersection of St. Charles & Buena Vista--

I'm thinking about getting a dash cam-it might save me and my insurance company some $$$ if things continue on the same path ,here

maximum density with an aging population--lots of problems ahead

That is incorrect. You might wish to look up the law. Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as cars and can occupy an entire lane, just like cars, on sub-standard width roads (as we have in The Villages). There are several instances where you will see cyclists more to the center of a lane for safety reasons. This will happen often when approaching roundabouts to prevent cars from squeezing cyclists into the curbs. The Village's roads are not wide enough for a bike and car to coexist in the same lane (sub-standard width roads). Most cyclists will normally stay in the right most third of the right lane but there is still insufficient width for a car to pass in the same lane. You must move to the other lane when passing.

Don't be too hard on him. Maybe he is a cyclist that forgot he was in his car...

And you are surprised? Rolling through stop signs is pretty common around here.

could be didn't see any bike rack

Could it be that intersection is considered substandard, therefore anyone can "take the intersection"?

Start with Lt. Seimer, and continue up to Sheriff Bill Farmer. If you have proof (a Video) and are willing to go to court, an arrest is required.IMHO

Have not seen a response to this question. Based on observation on many occasions I would venture to say the riders went through as a group..... This tends to complicate the issue in many ways. If I were traveling with a group of car show buddies could we all just go at the same time and expect others to enjoy the parade? I don't think so......

If it is clear, you may see some roll through the stop sign at a slow speed. If it isn't, they will unclip and wait. Pretty much what many cars and golf carts do.

You may be correct but when I questioned the practice of the "other online paper" showing photo of bad parking along with license plates; I was told by many that there was no liability. Who knows? Well, at least I don't know. Btw, I used to be a cyclist and this is a battle no one will ever win. Drivers that have never cycled just don't get it and cyclist don't understand why it's really that offensive for vehicles to slow down for 2 or 3 minutes. Each has valid arguments but I wish we could be kind and share the road.

Why do we park on a driveway and drive on a parkway? Couldn't resist.

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Good point jojo, but parking is one thing. The original poster could have been implying the driver of the SUV may have been trying to hit him. Which I don't think he was.

Some people when passing get about half car length then swerve over in front of you cursing you to brake to keep from hitting them. It's called being cut-off. Happens all the time. some at least have the courtesy to use they're blinker light as they cut you off. Some People who done the rat race for 50 years can't stop or even see they are doing anything wrong.

What really pi$$es me off when they cut you off then slam on their brakes and turn which leaves you so distraught that you didn't hit them you can think for few minutes.

:agree: Those people are treading on litigious ground when they make one-sided accusations that "someone is trying to kill them" and then go so far as to post a license plate. Big no-no people, big no-no.

If they have the same rights and responsibilities as cars why don't they pay for license plates? Why don't they have to have proof of insurance? Why don't they contribute to road tax fund?

If the roads are "sub-standard width" in the Villages, why don't you "Lance Armstrong Wanna Be"s throw your silly outfits on and ride your bike on a stand in your driveway? You would not have to worry about being squeezed into curbs and you don't have to worry about any SUV trying to kill you.