[Boudicca]

Yesterday, Hubby and I were driving home south on Morse about 3/4 mile from the gate/exit at 466 prior to Sumter bridge. We enjoy the view across the lake. Traffic was heavy in both car and cart lanes, and moving at a steady pace. In our right cart lane a cyclist enthusiast in full high tech cycling gear simultaneously thrust out his left arm and shot out in front of our car while overtaking a slower moving cart. To say he scared the 💩 out of us, would be an understatement. I screamed and braced for impact. Only my husband's quick reflexes prevented yet another car/bike accident, or worse. My husbands many years of training and driving a police vehicle saved the day. The cyclist wobbled all over the road, having waved his left arm so vigorously he lost control of his bike. My husband yelled in alarm to the cyclist "stay in the cart lane" to which the cyclist yelled "F@CK YOU" while indicating his IQ. It was a very ugly incident, and sadly not so unusual any more . The cyclist hung back (embarrassed, I hope)and eventually took the cart/tunnel under 466. Ugliness and fright caused by one person's lack of patience on a busy road. I could add for good measure the often seen "pack" of cyclist blowing through all the traffic signals at Moyer Loop and Morse, but then I will be repeating a long running thread. No doubt I will also be attacked for daring to call out an ill mannered, but luckily not injured, cyclist.

[biker1]

So you are saying the cyclist had a mouth like a chicken or turkey?

Originally Posted by shrandell

Yesterday, Hubby and I were driving home south on Morse about 3/4 mile from the gate/exit at 466 prior to Sumter bridge. We enjoy the view across the lake. Traffic was heavy in both car and cart lanes, and moving at a steady pace. In our right cart lane a cyclist enthusiast in full high tech cycling gear simultaneously thrust out his left arm and shot out in front of our car while overtaking a slower moving cart. To say he scared the 💩 out of us, would be an understatement. I screamed and braced for impact. Only my husband's quick reflexes prevented yet another car/bike accident, or worse. My husbands many years of training and driving a police vehicle saved the day. The cyclist wobbled all over the road, having waved his left arm so vigorously he lost control of his bike. My husband yelled in alarm to the cyclist "stay in the cart lane" to which the cyclist yelled "F@CK YOU" while indicating his IQ. It was a very ugly incident, and sadly not so unusual any more . The cyclist hung back (embarrassed, I hope)and eventually took the cart/tunnel under 466. Ugliness and fright caused by one person's lack of patience on a busy road. I could add for good measure the often seen "pack" of cyclist blowing through all the traffic signals at Moyer Loop and Morse, but then I will be repeating a long running thread. No doubt I will also be attacked for daring to call out an ill mannered, but luckily not injured, cyclist.

[Chatbrat]

It hooray for me- look at these cyclists-- the most self centered in the Villages--I know I'm about to get trashed but they really push the envelope , especially in a senior citizen community and a community with lots of people trying to learn the lay of the land

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

It hooray for me- look at these cyclists-- the most self centered in the Villages--I know I'm about to get trashed but they really push the envelope , especially in a senior citizen community and a community with lots of people trying to learn the lay of the land

The sad reality is that you can say "hooray for me- look at these car drivers, delivery truck drivers, golf cart drivers, etc". Bad driving isn't only isolated to just people trying to stay fit.

[Gordon82]

What exactly is the rule regarding riding a bike in The Villages? Are they required to stay on the multi-modal paths or can they get on the main roads? I sometimes see large groups of cyclists on Buena Vista or some other similar road, so are there exceptions for that size a group that doesn't apply to individual cyclists?

[Boudicca]

It would not have been a problem for the cyclist to have merged into the car/all vehicle lane had he done so properly. Suddenly veering in front of large moving cars, while simultaneously waiving the intent to move left, hardly constitutes safe cycling. But then again, he clearly didn't care. His loud exclamation of "F@CK YOU" was a clear indication of his apparent "superiority" not to mention an impressive command of the English language

[graciegirl]

Shrandell is the ultimate lady, smart woman, kind person and reasonable soul. Her husband is likewise a genuine tried and true good person, a retired police officer with all the wisdom that implies (to me anyhow). If she says this guy is at fault. Then he was.

Sorry this happened and glad no one was physically hurt.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by shrandell

It would not have been a problem for the cyclist to have merged into the car/all vehicle lane had he done so properly. Suddenly veering in front of large moving cars, while simultaneously waiving the intent to move left, hardly constitutes safe cycling. But then again, he clearly didn't care. His loud exclamation of "F@CK YOU" was a clear indication of his apparent "superiority" not to mention an impressive command of the English language

Being as he was fowl mouthed, maybe he was really saying...flock you?

[Paper1]

Originally Posted by shrandell

It would not have been a problem for the cyclist to have merged into the car/all vehicle lane had he done so properly. Suddenly veering in front of large moving cars, while simultaneously waiving the intent to move left, hardly constitutes safe cycling. But then again, he clearly didn't care. His loud exclamation of "F@CK YOU" was a clear indication of his apparent "superiority" not to mention an impressive command of the English language

I'm an avid cyclist is the Villages and agree with you 100%. If your description is accurate my fellow bicycle rider owes your husband an apology for pulling out in front of him and giving you the finger. There are very few of us who ride bikes support that kind of dangerous behavior and attitude. Thank you for posting.

[Boudicca]

Thanks Gracie. It was a very frightening experience, not only a near accident, but the crude response toward us by the cyclist.
BTW I attempted to correct the thread spelling error, but no joy.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

What always strikes me is that cyclists expect cars to give them three feet of clearance (it's the law), but they don't seem to feel the need to give the cars the same buffer.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by shrandell

BTW I attempted to correct the thread spelling error, but no joy.

No problem on the misspelling (as we all do it)...just teasing a little.

[RickeyD]

Googling the term "F@CK YOU" shows 68 million results, whereas "KISS MY ASS" or "WAY TO GO MEATHEAD" shows 3 and 5 million results respectively. The former seems quite popular.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by Gordon82

What exactly is the rule regarding riding a bike in The Villages? Are they required to stay on the multi-modal paths or can they get on the main roads? I sometimes see large groups of cyclists on Buena Vista or some other similar road, so are there exceptions for that size a group that doesn't apply to individual cyclists?

Nope. They just act that way. Think of a large group of cyclists acting like they are funeral procession.


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[kansasr]

Originally Posted by dbussone

Nope. They just act that way. Think of a large group of cyclists acting like they are funeral procession.


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That made me laugh...last week I was driving down Morse south of 466A and no sooner got around a pack of bicycle riders only to come upon a funeral procession where the sheriff was blocking each rotary as they passed and there was no way around them!