[Peggy D]

Why is it that bicyclists feel the rules of the road do not apply to them, or am I
In the wrong? More often than not I see them not yielding to traffic or stopping at stop signs. Riding two and three abreast so they can talk to their "riding buddies" with no regard to other traffic behind them.

Today we encountered one. He was riding down the middle of the street. My hubby honked the horn to let him know we were behind him. He then moved to the LEFT. And gave hubby a bunch of lip!

Where does the "king Of The Road". Attitude come from?

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by Peggy D

....Where does the "king Of The Road". Attitude come from?

It comes from laws being passed to protect them, which some took to mean "they are in charge"....many protected groups adopt this attitude.

[Sandtrap328]

Originally Posted by NYGUY

It comes from laws being passed to protect them, which some took to mean "they are in charge"....many protected groups adopt this attitude.

You are so right! Have you noticed how the sandhill cranes think they own the golf courses?

[sunnyatlast]

Originally Posted by Peggy D

Why is it that bicyclists feel the rules of the road do not apply to them, or am I
In the wrong? More often than not I see them not yielding to traffic or stopping at stop signs. Riding two and three abreast so they can talk to their "riding buddies" with no regard to other traffic behind them.

Today we encountered one. He was riding down the middle of the street. My hubby honked the horn to let him know we were behind him. He then moved to the LEFT. And gave hubby a bunch of lip!

Where does the "king Of The Road". Attitude come from?

They are going to "heal the planet" and you in your car are destroying it.

They are more fit and thinner than you "lazy" drivers.

They "have a right" to do whatever they want in front of or beside you.

They are holier than you.

They'll make you sorry you ever dared to question any of it on here.

[Shimpy]

The other day on St. Charles place I passed a bike in my golf cart giving him the required 3' or more of clearance. He then immediately got behind me within 18" of my bumper. I know what he was doing, drafting me to ride without the wind. This was the second time this has happened in the same area and suspect the same rider. I'm sure if I didn't give him 3 feet of clearance he would have had a fit.

[tommy steam]

Let's hear what the bike riders have to say about this.

[John_W]

If you want to see that you're not alone, a search of this site will provide 34 threads about bicycle riders, with most in the negative. Here's a link TOTV - Search Results

[dirtbanker]

"Lance Armstrong Wannabes", silly outfits for silly people.
3' by my judgement might be different than theirs...
If they truly want to share the road they should have to purchase license and plates. In order to get the license they should be tested. Once licensed the police can write them tickets for rolling stops, tailgating golf carts, DWI, etc.

[Villager Audio Video]

Originally Posted by dirtbanker

"Lance Armstrong Wannabes", silly outfits for silly people.

Really?.....

[Topspinmo]

I stay clear of any cycler's, pedal pushers, motor scooters, motorcycles, Especially those funny lay down pedal pushing 3 wheel bikes that you can only see the Flag. I give them at least 15 foot so I can stop if they topple over in front of me, more on BV. IF they are biking down BV I go way over in the left lane if I want to pass and only on straight part of the roads. I never pass them in the round a bouts.

[Paper1]

Originally Posted by tommy steam

Let's hear what the bike riders have to say about this.

I give up. I'm a bicycle rider and promise I won't walk on your lawn. I ride a lot and yes I roll through some stop signs if there is nothing coming but that is because I am more of a hinderence to cars if I stop and un-clip. I read all the time where bike riders are running stop signs, are they really pulling out in front of cars? On Morse and Bueni Vista I hung the white line in right lane so not to slow down fellow Villagers when I am legally entitled to the whole lane and can't remember a ride when I didn't have someone go by me closer than 18". To my golf cart friend, you're not going to get hurt if that bicycle rider drafting on you hits your cart although if someone was indeed that close it was rude. How about a thread where bike riders can criticize car drivers?

[ducati1974]

As Paper1 said when we are biking on the four lane roads (such as Buena Vista & Morse) within The Villages we are supposed to "take the lane" as opposed to riding on the far right side of the lane. The reason for this is simple, it is to prevent cars from trying to "share" the lane with us- which is very dangerous and has even happened to me when I'm in the middle of the lane. Cars should move to the other lane to pass us. Yes, sometimes we are in the left lane- we have to abide by the same rule as cars to make a left turn. Unfortunately many car drivers are unaware that we are entitled to own the lane and frequently I get honked at or buzzed. It would be nice if there was a sign on the roads to let drivers know about this. Call the Sheriff's office if you don't believe what Im saying.
Chill!

[Miles42]

How about a thread where no one is a critic of another's life style choices. Life is short, lay back and enjoy what ever time you have left of it.

[Happydaz]

This is a retirement community and many people are involved in different exercise programs. My wife enjoys walking every morning but she has to watch out for the occasional irate golf cart driver. Even though she and her friend walk single file, facing traffic, they often get yelled out for being on the path, some yell out "get off our path!" Others like to ride our bicycles and yes, as been said here most of us are thin and in great shape(sorry). Some automobile drivers do not like sharing the road with bicyclists, just read the vitriolic comments on this thread. Why not just let the exercisers be? We do need to share your cart paths and roads, and yes, we do slow you down, but The Villages is a place for us older folk and we are retired. What's the rush? Where are you going? Be happy. Live and let live.

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Paper1

I give up. I'm a bicycle rider and promise I won't walk on your lawn. I ride a lot and yes I roll through some stop signs if there is nothing coming but that is because I am more of a hinderence to cars if I stop and un-clip. I read all the time where bike riders are running stop signs, are they really pulling out in front of cars? On Morse and Bueni Vista I hung the white line in right lane so not to slow down fellow Villagers when I am legally entitled to the whole lane and can't remember a ride when I didn't have someone go by me closer than 18". To my golf cart friend, you're not going to get hurt if that bicycle rider drafting on you hits your cart although if someone was indeed that close it was rude. How about a thread where bike riders can criticize car drivers?

I also ride. I don't know where you get this idea that you are legally entitled to the whole lane. Florida law is clear about this. You are required to ride as far to the right of the road as safely as possible. That does not entitle you to the whole lane.