I don't often ride in the city, but today I went for a ride through town, out of town, and back through. Given the 27-28C sunny day, lots of bikers out today.
Some things I noticed:
1. Wobbly riders. When I pull to a stop, I plant my foot solidly, timing it with a smooth stop. When I pull away, my feet are on the pegs immediately. I noticed today that most guys I saw wobble to a stop, and walk their bike as they pull away. They lack low speed control and are all over the lane as they stop or pull away.
2. Riding on the center line. What the hell? I don't ride in the center of the lane, but I have noticed a lot of bikers riding the dotted line, either lanes in the same direction, or nearly into opposing traffic. Sheesh, where did they learn that terrible habit?
3. Can't maintain a speed. I was behind a guy on a Victory bike, out of town, so the limit was 100. He would ride at 110 and slowly drop down to 90 or so, then speed back up to 110, and on and on like this. Finally, I wicked by him. I passed in a clear passing zone, and for some reason, he flipped me off as I went by. Huh? Not allowed to pass? Just before coming off the highway back into town, I came up on a group of six out together. Man, these morons were all over the map with their speeds, and a couple of times I was sure they were going to pile up. A quick flick of the wrist and I was glad to be far from them.
