Topic: Interesting Two-Wheeled Morons seen on the way to work

[Angry Chicken]

 

Guy biking (presumably to work) on a narrow, no shoulders, two-lane country road in the thick fog and darkness.  Had strobe lights on his helmet, pack and bike, but sheesh!

[5 Wheel Drive]

Saw one of these guys on Fallowfield this morning.  It was dark out and pouring rain.  He had 1 dim light on the front, and another dim red light on the back.  At least he was wearing a bright yellow jacket, but still... 

I guess with the warmer than usual weather, people are riding their bikes longer than they normally would.  This time of year you don't expect to see someone on a bike. 

[No H2O]

Guy biking (presumably to work) on a narrow, no shoulders, two-lane country road in the thick fog and darkness.  Had strobe lights on his helmet, pack and bike, but sheesh!

It could be worse. He could have done a 180 degree turn right in front of your vehicle with no time to spare. That cyclist was lucky to be alive...so was I.

The human race aren't exactly the sharpest tools in the shed. 

[Angry Chicken]

Guy biking (presumably to work) on a narrow, no shoulders, two-lane country road in the thick fog and darkness.  Had strobe lights on his helmet, pack and bike, but sheesh!

It could be worse. He could have done a 180 degree turn right in front of your vehicle with no time to spare. That cyclist was lucky to be alive...so was I.

The human race aren't exactly the sharpest tools in the shed. 

Almost makes be believe that Darwin was on to something. 

[Fobroader]

I live south of Edmonton in a smaller town and take a bunch of unlit backroads to work. There is some Lance Armstrong idiot, spandex and all, that rides his little Supercycle to work everyday on the same roads......WITH NO LIGHTS OR REFLECTORS!!!!!!  I dont know how many people Ive seen had to swerve to miss this idiot and go into uncoming traffic, I have a truck with big mirrors......I scrape by him with millimeters to spare   

[HeliDriver]

... I have a truck with big mirrors......I scrape by him with millimeters to spare   

You, sir, are an a$$hole.

(Edited to get around stupid nanny software. And how come a$$hole gets changed to "swerver", but assholes is allowed to stay assholes?)

[Sir Osis of Liver]

I live south of Edmonton in a smaller town and take a bunch of unlit backroads to work. There is some Lance Armstrong idiot, spandex and all, that rides his little Supercycle to work everyday on the same roads......WITH NO LIGHTS OR REFLECTORS!!!!!!  I dont know how many people Ive seen had to swerve to miss this idiot and go into uncoming traffic, I have a truck with big mirrors......I scrape by him with millimeters to spare   

So you saw the guy, had time to react, but purposely drove as close as you could just to be an a$$hole. Got it.

[Fobroader]

I live south of Edmonton in a smaller town and take a bunch of unlit backroads to work. There is some Lance Armstrong idiot, spandex and all, that rides his little Supercycle to work everyday on the same roads......WITH NO LIGHTS OR REFLECTORS!!!!!!  I dont know how many people Ive seen had to swerve to miss this idiot and go into uncoming traffic, I have a truck with big mirrors......I scrape by him with millimeters to spare   

So you saw the guy, had time to react, but purposely drove as close as you could just to be an a$$hole. Got it.

hell yeah, what the hell is he doing on a 2 lane country road, in the dark, with no lights or reflectors. I think that most cyclists shouldnt be allowed on the road, especially when they are endagering others like this asshat.

[Schmengie]

... I have a truck with big mirrors......I scrape by him with millimeters to spare   

You, sir, are an swerver.

^^ +1000. One day he'll mis-judge his intentional pass at the cyclist and kill him. I've personally seen what a truck mirror can do to a cyclist's head and it ain't pretty, believe me. That would be  murder, plain and simple. Two assholes don't make a right.

[Angry Chicken]

I live south of Edmonton in a smaller town and take a bunch of unlit backroads to work. There is some Lance Armstrong idiot, spandex and all, that rides his little Supercycle to work everyday on the same roads......WITH NO LIGHTS OR REFLECTORS!!!!!!  I dont know how many people Ive seen had to swerve to miss this idiot and go into uncoming traffic, I have a truck with big mirrors......I scrape by him with millimeters to spare   

So you saw the guy, had time to react, but purposely drove as close as you could just to be an a$$hole. Got it.

hell yeah, what the hell is he doing on a 2 lane country road, in the dark, with no lights or reflectors. I think that most cyclists shouldnt be allowed on the road, especially when they are endagering others like this asshat.

You must be deliberately trolling, since no one intentionally spouts such moronic drivel unless they're trying to incite comment.  Let me guess Tex (it's OK if I call you Tex, right?) you're about 300 lb, still live in mom's basement and you have trouble controlling your oh-gosh-I-must be-so-important big truck while swilling bud light and swerving around cyclists. 

That Lance Armstrong wannabe dude that you allegedly have come so close to nailing has just as much right to be an idiot on the road as you do.  The difference is that his idiocy will likely only get himself killed, whereas if you connect with your truck's mirrors you're going to get *him* killed.  For god's sake, man, listen to yourself.

[Fobroader]

I live south of Edmonton in a smaller town and take a bunch of unlit backroads to work. There is some Lance Armstrong idiot, spandex and all, that rides his little Supercycle to work everyday on the same roads......WITH NO LIGHTS OR REFLECTORS!!!!!!  I dont know how many people Ive seen had to swerve to miss this idiot and go into uncoming traffic, I have a truck with big mirrors......I scrape by him with millimeters to spare   

So you saw the guy, had time to react, but purposely drove as close as you could just to be an a$$hole. Got it.

hell yeah, what the hell is he doing on a 2 lane country road, in the dark, with no lights or reflectors. I think that most cyclists shouldnt be allowed on the road, especially when they are endagering others like this asshat.

You must be deliberately trolling, since no one intentionally spouts such moronic drivel unless they're trying to incite comment.  Let me guess Tex (it's OK if I call you Tex, right?) you're about 300 lb, still live in mom's basement and you have trouble controlling your oh-gosh-I-must be-so-important big truck while swilling bud light and swerving around cyclists. 

That Lance Armstrong wannabe dude that you allegedly have come so close to nailing has just as much right to be an idiot on the road as you do.  The difference is that his idiocy will likely only get himself killed, whereas if you connect with your truck's mirrors you're going to get *him* killed.  For god's sake, man, listen to yourself.

Actually I dring Kokanee, but thanks for coming out. Ive had this argument with I dont know how many people, I dont think its safe to have cyclists on the road when they cannot do the speed limit. This guy especially, without him having any kind of lights on him, a lot of people saw him at the last second and they had to go into oncoming traffic to pass him. Dont get all high and mighty on me, he was riding an uninsured vehicle with no lights on a secondary highway.......does that sound safe to you??

[bridgecity]

I live south of Edmonton in a smaller town and take a bunch of unlit backroads to work. There is some Lance Armstrong idiot, spandex and all, that rides his little Supercycle to work everyday on the same roads......WITH NO LIGHTS OR REFLECTORS!!!!!!  I dont know how many people Ive seen had to swerve to miss this idiot and go into uncoming traffic, I have a truck with big mirrors......I scrape by him with millimeters to spare   

So you saw the guy, had time to react, but purposely drove as close as you could just to be an a$$hole. Got it.

hell yeah, what the hell is he doing on a 2 lane country road, in the dark, with no lights or reflectors. I think that most cyclists shouldnt be allowed on the road, especially when they are endagering others like this asshat.

You must be deliberately trolling, since no one intentionally spouts such moronic drivel unless they're trying to incite comment.  Let me guess Tex (it's OK if I call you Tex, right?) you're about 300 lb, still live in mom's basement and you have trouble controlling your oh-gosh-I-must be-so-important big truck while swilling bud light and swerving around cyclists. 

That Lance Armstrong wannabe dude that you allegedly have come so close to nailing has just as much right to be an idiot on the road as you do.  The difference is that his idiocy will likely only get himself killed, whereas if you connect with your truck's mirrors you're going to get *him* killed.  For god's sake, man, listen to yourself.

Actually I dring Kokanee, but thanks for coming out. Ive had this argument with I dont know how many people, I dont think its safe to have cyclists on the road when they cannot do the speed limit. This guy especially, without him having any kind of lights on him, a lot of people saw him at the last second and they had to go into oncoming traffic to pass him. Dont get all high and mighty on me, he was riding an uninsured vehicle with no lights on a secondary highway.......does that sound safe to you??

No, it doesn't sound safe, but do you need to be a douche and further endanger him?  And by the way, it's not a requirement to be able to do the speed limit to use the roads.

[Wolverine]

Was on a two lane street, everybody was stopped then a moron on a motorcycle passes at more than 60kph between the cars and zig-zaging to avoid the rearview mirrors. Honestly I was hopping to see him flying, he definitely was asking for it.

[KailynLaw]

I live south of Edmonton in a smaller town and take a bunch of unlit backroads to work. There is some Lance Armstrong idiot, spandex and all, that rides his little Supercycle to work everyday on the same roads......WITH NO LIGHTS OR REFLECTORS!!!!!!  Bang Thumbs Down I dont know how many people Ive seen had to swerve to miss this idiot and go into uncoming traffic, I have a truck with big mirrors......I scrape by him with millimeters to spare   Grin

First of all if this person on a bike is riding it to work like you say, maybe that is all the transportation he has.  Have you ever offered him a ride?  I'm sure his bike would fit in your "truck with big mirrors".

I don't think it is safe for cyclists to be on the roads anywhere near you.  You are the person who has a problem with it.  Therefore you should not be allowed to drive. 
Problem solved.

[mmret]

I live south of Edmonton in a smaller town and take a bunch of unlit backroads to work. There is some Lance Armstrong idiot, spandex and all, that rides his little Supercycle to work everyday on the same roads......WITH NO LIGHTS OR REFLECTORS!!!!!!  I dont know how many people Ive seen had to swerve to miss this idiot and go into uncoming traffic, I have a truck with big mirrors......I scrape by him with millimeters to spare   

So you saw the guy, had time to react, but purposely drove as close as you could just to be an a$$hole. Got it.

hell yeah, what the hell is he doing on a 2 lane country road, in the dark, with no lights or reflectors. I think that most cyclists shouldnt be allowed on the road, especially when they are endagering others like this asshat.

You must be deliberately trolling, since no one intentionally spouts such moronic drivel unless they're trying to incite comment.  Let me guess Tex (it's OK if I call you Tex, right?) you're about 300 lb, still live in mom's basement and you have trouble controlling your oh-gosh-I-must be-so-important big truck while swilling bud light and swerving around cyclists. 

That Lance Armstrong wannabe dude that you allegedly have come so close to nailing has just as much right to be an idiot on the road as you do.  The difference is that his idiocy will likely only get himself killed, whereas if you connect with your truck's mirrors you're going to get *him* killed.  For god's sake, man, listen to yourself.

Would be tricky. Maybe one day he just doesn't see Mr Stealthy Biker, because its a thickly fog and dark, conks him on the head and he dies.

On one hand, impossible to prove intent to kill.

On the other hand, could still be manslaughter. Being a back road and presumably no witnesses (not that witnesses would be very good), how does one judge whether it was an avoidable accident or not? What is the degree of contributory negligence? All sorts of difficulties.

More and more, I sense that the litigious nature of our society (admittedly much less so than the Americans) pushes one to lead a life of paranoia. Never wanting to take risks for fear of being charged, even if it was someone else's negligence that leads to the situation. Particularly important if you don't think you're the likely type to generate sympathy with a judge or jury (maybe you're just not a very sociable person, but could be the difference between walking free and going to jail).

Life was never meant to be fair. Protect yourself and your family, do the best you can, but don't give a about anyone else.

[5 Wheel Drive]

I was startled by a guy on a bike this morning on Hazeldean Road.  It was about 6:30, so it was still dark, and a little foggy.  A guy on a bike with 1 dim headlight, NO light on the back, NO reflector on the back, wearing all dark clothing with nothing reflective on it.  The dude is just asking to become someone's hood ornament...

[Angry Chicken]

I was startled by a guy on a bike this morning on Hazeldean Road.  It was about 6:30, so it was still dark, and a little foggy.  A guy on a bike with 1 dim headlight, NO light on the back, NO reflector on the back, wearing all dark clothing with nothing reflective on it.  The dude is just asking to become someone's hood ornament...

These people don't feel mortal enough.  I saw a guy, totally lightless, but with a faded (stupid!) flourescent vest south of the airport this morning and in that same light fog you were talking about.  It was almost 7 am and he was close to invisible.  All the health benefits of biking into work get erased when you wake up in hospital after being nailed by a motorist.  I will not start biking to work for another 1 1/2 months.  Not because it's too cold but because it's too dark.  I want to grow old.

[Fobroader]

Guy today on a crotch rocket, still lots of gravel and water on the ground. Buddy tried to do some fancy dipsy doodling to get around some slower traffic, caught a bit of gravel between lanes and had one of the biggest tank slappers ive ever had the pleasure of seeing. After he gathered himself up.....slowed down to normal traffic speed  Remember kiddies, just because its decently warm, its not exactly perfect motorbike weather.