[Laker14]

Originally Posted by Pommom91

Bicyclists take their life in their hands while riding on any street in The Villages.

Not so. Unfortunately they put their lives in the hands of strangers driving heavy vehicles. That's why I gave it up.
Too many bad drivers.
Too many drivers using cell phones while driving.
Too many ignorant drivers who think the bicyclist is supposed to stay in the right-most 3 feet, so it is invisible to people ahead on the right trying to turn onto the roadway, and so cars can try to squeeze between it and the lane boundary.
Too many people who think they have a right to have their dog run free and chase bicyclists.
Too many jerks who think the best place to throw a beer bottle is out the car window.
Too many impatient motorists.
Too many old people on meds that make them drowsy or lightheaded or faint.
Too many drunks.

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

No 2013thevillages, the cyclist was not 'doing what they are supposed to do'. If the cyclist had taken the lane by riding down the middle, the truck with trailer would have exited the lane to the number two lane and passed. In so doing the truck would not shared the lane with the cyclist, Road Cycling: Why Do You Ride Like That? - CyclingSavvy

I'll make it easier for you here is a quote from that link: Keeping to the right can often hide a bicyclist from a turning motorist at the critical time and place. Most overtaking crashes involve a motorist who attempts to squeeze past (illegally) in a lane that is too narrow to share. Check out this animation to see all the hazards that make staying far right NOT practicable!

Because it is state law that motorist must give cyclists three feet of space and cyclists don't run precisely on the roads edge, the road is never wide enough to 'share the lane' with a cyclist, NEVER.

You telling me YOU would ride a bike in the middle of the right lane on BV? I understand the reasoning but that takes some cojones

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

You telling me YOU would ride a bike in the middle of the right lane on BV? I understand the reasoning but that takes some cojones

It's safer than hugging the right edge.

[Toymeister]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

You telling me YOU would ride a bike in the middle of the right lane on BV? I understand the reasoning but that takes some cojones

Absolutely, it's safer than the MMP, I'm not a random person commenting for the hell of it. Why do you ask?

[ThehappypeopleLOL]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

I find driving on Buena Vista by Seabreeze rec center in the morning, the bicyclists whether there be 2 or 10 ride right down the middle of the first lane blocking the whole first lane from cars and trucks. No wonder people get hit. What happened to single file 3 feet from the curb?

Cyclists generally know the laws for legally riding bicycles on roads. Unfortunately it's the majority of people in automobiles who fail to know what to do when they encounter cycler(s). Please slow down and move over, far away to the other lane when it's safe. They're after all trying to stay in shape and enjoy safe cycling.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by bowlingal

What happened to single file 3 feet from the curb?

I'm a proud Florida Cracker and I have no idea what you are talking about.

Maybe another country or a different state has laws like that.

[jswirs]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

I can comment on IMPAIRED DRIVERS. I chose to give up my license due to Macular. I had lost vision in the center of one eye and was 70/20. When I went to give up my license I was told "Oh you can get a license in Florida at 70/20", I told her "Believe me, you do not want me on the road", but legally I could be out there driving. I no longer drive a car or a golf cart, if I had an accident Dan Newlin could get everything I own.

THE STATE OF FLORIDA DOES NOT WANT TO UPSET ITS ELDERLY POPULATION.

One of my neighbors lost sight in one eye and was driving from PA every year with just one eye!, and that too is legal in Florida. To take it even further, what about all the early dementia patients here!

So the best one can do here in Fl. is exercise a good amount of due diligence when on the road. I love bicycling and I refuse to give up something I love because of what MAY happen.

[MX rider]

Originally Posted by Mrodmh

I agree! The likelihood of getting hit on these streets is too great for me.

100% correct. Besides impaired drivers there are also too many bad and distracted drivers.

Thats why we mountain bike. Only other riders and trees to worry about. lol

[Chellybean]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

You do realize he was mocking you calling people AHOLES, don't you?

Yes and I was as well. I think he falls under the same category as a golfer that doesn't respect private property on a golf course .

[Chellybean]

Too many people in the villages think that everything revolves around golfers or drive golf carts.
That's why they call them multi use paths.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

Too many people in the villages think that everything revolves around golfers or drive golf carts.
That's why they call them multi use paths.

Why would anyone think golf carts are important?

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Why would anyone think golf carts are important?

That sign is north of 466. Doesn't count anymore.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Laker14

That sign is north of 466. Doesn't count anymore.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

Sounds like you are part of the problem?

Not at all----just responding to the post that called cart drivers, and only cart drivers "Aholes"

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Chellybean

Yes and I was as well. I think he falls under the same category as a golfer that doesn't respect private property on a golf course .

You must be right. Oh, wait, I live on a golf course. So yes, when I play the hole I live on, I even drive my cart up on my lawn to get a drink from my refrigerator. Yep---no respect for private property