Who Are the Annoying People Who Ride Their Bikes on River Road During Morning Rush Hour???

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Anonymous wrote:Cyclists do themselves no favors whenever they try to defend themselves. They all tend to gang up (or try to) on anyone who comes into the thread. No wonder everyone hates you guys and there's constant stories of cyclists being run over.

There aren't, actually.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2016/05/12/how-safe-is-bike-commuting-perhaps-less-than-you-think/

The article also says bike commuting is overall healthiest. Nice!

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"We think bikers are choosing a healthier option, but it turns out bikers on long, crowded roads are getting exposed to air pollution,” he says. “Our study suggests that perhaps we should be doing more than putting lanes on roads. We should be separating bikes from cars."

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Anonymous wrote:Bikers are disgusting and the entitlement and lack of concern they show for others is truly staggering.

Because?

Because they block major thoroughfares knowing full well the vast number of people it will inconvenience and cause to be late.

Cyclists overall result in less congestion on thoroughfares. The small amount of riding that involves taking the lane on fast roads is dwarfed by the amount of bike commuting on trails, in bike lanes, on streets with low speed limits. Much of the bike commuting that does occur on streets with higher speed limits happens at times when congestion means motor vehicles move so slowly, bikes can easily keep up - indeed one of the advantages of bike lanes is the ability to safely scoot around stopped traffic.

I have zero issue with bicyclists that sack to bike lanes and trails. That's fine. What becomes a problem is when you are commuting in lanes where the speed is higher than you, on your bike, can reach- inconveniencing drivers, especially at a crucial time like rush hour. Have some awareness and empathy for those around you and don't bike down major thoroughfares.

Please tell me how I should get from Holton Arms area to Downtown DC on a bike without going on River Road for part of it.

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Anonymous wrote:Cyclists do themselves no favors whenever they try to defend themselves. They all tend to gang up (or try to) on anyone who comes into the thread. No wonder everyone hates you guys and there's constant stories of cyclists being run over.

There aren't, actually.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2016/05/12/how-safe-is-bike-commuting-perhaps-less-than-you-think/

The article also says bike commuting is overall healthiest. Nice!

Direct quote:

"We think bikers are choosing a healthier option, but it turns out bikers on long, crowded roads are getting exposed to air pollution,” he says. “Our study suggests that perhaps we should be doing more than putting lanes on roads. We should be separating bikes from cars."

Yes, more separated bike lanes. I'll take it.

If you keep reading the article:
"bike commuting is still the best choice for your overall health, says Johanna Boogaard, a researcher at the Health Effects Institute, in Boston."

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Cyclists do themselves no favors whenever they try to defend themselves. They all tend to gang up (or try to) on anyone who comes into the thread. No wonder everyone hates you guys and there's constant stories of cyclists being run over.

There aren't, actually.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2016/05/12/how-safe-is-bike-commuting-perhaps-less-than-you-think/

The article also says bike commuting is overall healthiest. Nice!

Direct quote:

"We think bikers are choosing a healthier option, but it turns out bikers on long, crowded roads are getting exposed to air pollution,” he says. “Our study suggests that perhaps we should be doing more than putting lanes on roads. We should be separating bikes from cars."

Yes, more separated bike lanes. I'll take it.

If you keep reading the article:
"bike commuting is still the best choice for your overall health, says Johanna Boogaard, a researcher at the Health Effects Institute, in Boston."

I will too. Anything to get you loons off the road

My favorite line: "Nationwide, you’re more than twice as likely to die while riding a bike than riding in a car, per trip"

Bummer, man.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bikers are disgusting and the entitlement and lack of concern they show for others is truly staggering.

Because?

Because they block major thoroughfares knowing full well the vast number of people it will inconvenience and cause to be late.

Cyclists overall result in less congestion on thoroughfares. The small amount of riding that involves taking the lane on fast roads is dwarfed by the amount of bike commuting on trails, in bike lanes, on streets with low speed limits. Much of the bike commuting that does occur on streets with higher speed limits happens at times when congestion means motor vehicles move so slowly, bikes can easily keep up - indeed one of the advantages of bike lanes is the ability to safely scoot around stopped traffic.

I have zero issue with bicyclists that sack to bike lanes and trails. That's fine. What becomes a problem is when you are commuting in lanes where the speed is higher than you, on your bike, can reach- inconveniencing drivers, especially at a crucial time like rush hour. Have some awareness and empathy for those around you and don't bike down major thoroughfares.

Please tell me how I should get from Holton Arms area to Downtown DC on a bike without going on River Road for part of it.

That's up to you to figure out, you little creep.

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Anonymous wrote:I agree, bikers are irritating. They have the right to commute as do cars. Fine. I can still be annoyed though.

No, you can't. They are putting their lives on the line while you're cozy and safe in your gaz-guzzler contributing to global warming.

What you should be doing is paying extra attention to the safety of bikers and pedestrians, ie all those who don't have a metal cage protecting them from a collision.

I drive a car, and that's what I do. Bikers never annoy me. I am concerned for them.

Then clearly you have not encountered the bikers I have. The ones who blow through stop signs or red lights so I have to slam on my breaks so I don't run them over. The ones that cut off in front of me with no signal. The ones that go 15 mph in a 35 and ride in the center of the street or too far to the middle to safely pass. If you want to bike, follow the rules of the road. Then, maybe I will be concerned for and respectful of cyclists!

Again bikes are allowed to go 15MPH and allowed to ride in the center of the street/lane - in fact taking the lane is considered the safest thing for bikes in most settings because there is not room for a car to squeeze by if they ride to the right.

So yes that means you will be slowed down and will have to learn to cool your jets somehow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cyclists do themselves no favors whenever they try to defend themselves. They all tend to gang up (or try to) on anyone who comes into the thread. No wonder everyone hates you guys and there's constant stories of cyclists being run over.

yeah, when people attack cyclists, and post things that are misleading or wrong cyclists should shut up. So should women, Jews, and blacks, eh?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I agree, bikers are irritating. They have the right to commute as do cars. Fine. I can still be annoyed though.

No, you can't. They are putting their lives on the line while you're cozy and safe in your gaz-guzzler contributing to global warming.

What you should be doing is paying extra attention to the safety of bikers and pedestrians, ie all those who don't have a metal cage protecting them from a collision.

I drive a car, and that's what I do. Bikers never annoy me. I am concerned for them.

Then clearly you have not encountered the bikers I have. The ones who blow through stop signs or red lights so I have to slam on my breaks so I don't run them over. The ones that cut off in front of me with no signal. The ones that go 15 mph in a 35 and ride in the center of the street or too far to the middle to safely pass. If you want to bike, follow the rules of the road. Then, maybe I will be concerned for and respectful of cyclists!

Again bikes are allowed to go 15MPH and allowed to ride in the center of the street/lane - in fact taking the lane is considered the safest thing for bikes in most settings because there is not room for a car to squeeze by if they ride to the right.

So yes that means you will be slowed down and will have to learn to cool your jets somehow.

No thanks I'll just blow past and lay on the horn.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I still stand by my original statement. Keep bikes off of roads that have speed limits over 25 MPH and all the issues go away.

I think everyone can agree a bike on an arterial road is dangerous (mostly for themselves) and there is no way they can keep up with traffic

When DC designs bike paths (not separate bike lanes but where people use the road) they purposely keep them off main streets which makes sense

The things that ticks me off most in DC is people on bikes using roads when there are bike lanes/bike routes less than 1-2 blocks over. Examples H street Conn/Mass ave etc any street in downtown DC when there is a bikelane street close by etc. There are plenty of bikepaths use them bikers.

Maybe they were on the bike lane and switched over to get to their destination.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Cyclists do themselves no favors whenever they try to defend themselves. They all tend to gang up (or try to) on anyone who comes into the thread. No wonder everyone hates you guys and there's constant stories of cyclists being run over.

yeah, when people attack cyclists, and post things that are misleading or wrong cyclists should shut up. So should women, Jews, and blacks, eh?

Crazytown, ticket for one.

Are you literally comparing yourself to blacks, Jews, and women?

Like I said, this thread reveals why everyone hates cyclists. Just cringe.

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Anonymous wrote:I still stand by my original statement. Keep bikes off of roads that have speed limits over 25 MPH and all the issues go away.

I think everyone can agree a bike on an arterial road is dangerous (mostly for themselves) and there is no way they can keep up with traffic

When DC designs bike paths (not separate bike lanes but where people use the road) they purposely keep them off main streets which makes sense

The things that ticks me off most in DC is people on bikes using roads when there are bike lanes/bike routes less than 1-2 blocks over. Examples H street Conn/Mass ave etc any street in downtown DC when there is a bikelane street close by etc. There are plenty of bikepaths use them bikers.

Why do you drive on the route you use, instead of using a different route? Almost certainly the people on bicycles are bicycling on the route they use, instead of a different route, for the same reason.

Every single road in downtown DC was built before cars. Every one of them.

Because she is in the correct vehicle which the roads were built and designed to accommodate. She's doing everything right.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Cyclists do themselves no favors whenever they try to defend themselves. They all tend to gang up (or try to) on anyone who comes into the thread. No wonder everyone hates you guys and there's constant stories of cyclists being run over.

There aren't, actually.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2016/05/12/how-safe-is-bike-commuting-perhaps-less-than-you-think/

The article also says bike commuting is overall healthiest. Nice!

Direct quote:

"We think bikers are choosing a healthier option, but it turns out bikers on long, crowded roads are getting exposed to air pollution,” he says. “Our study suggests that perhaps we should be doing more than putting lanes on roads. We should be separating bikes from cars."

Yes, more separated bike lanes. I'll take it.

If you keep reading the article:
"bike commuting is still the best choice for your overall health, says Johanna Boogaard, a researcher at the Health Effects Institute, in Boston."

I will too. Anything to get you loons off the road

My favorite line: "Nationwide, you’re more than twice as likely to die while riding a bike than riding in a car, per trip"

Bummer, man.

Odds are pretty low for either. But the downside of a sedentary lifestyle is pretty common. Bummer for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cyclists do themselves no favors whenever they try to defend themselves. They all tend to gang up (or try to) on anyone who comes into the thread. No wonder everyone hates you guys and there's constant stories of cyclists being run over.

There aren't, actually.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2016/05/12/how-safe-is-bike-commuting-perhaps-less-than-you-think/

The article also says bike commuting is overall healthiest. Nice!

Direct quote:

"We think bikers are choosing a healthier option, but it turns out bikers on long, crowded roads are getting exposed to air pollution,” he says. “Our study suggests that perhaps we should be doing more than putting lanes on roads. We should be separating bikes from cars."

Yes, more separated bike lanes. I'll take it.

If you keep reading the article:
"bike commuting is still the best choice for your overall health, says Johanna Boogaard, a researcher at the Health Effects Institute, in Boston."

I will too. Anything to get you loons off the road

My favorite line: "Nationwide, you’re more than twice as likely to die while riding a bike than riding in a car, per trip"

Bummer, man.

More than offset by the health benefits of exercise.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Cyclists do themselves no favors whenever they try to defend themselves. They all tend to gang up (or try to) on anyone who comes into the thread. No wonder everyone hates you guys and there's constant stories of cyclists being run over.

There aren't, actually.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2016/05/12/how-safe-is-bike-commuting-perhaps-less-than-you-think/

The article also says bike commuting is overall healthiest. Nice!

Direct quote:

"We think bikers are choosing a healthier option, but it turns out bikers on long, crowded roads are getting exposed to air pollution,” he says. “Our study suggests that perhaps we should be doing more than putting lanes on roads. We should be separating bikes from cars."

Yes, more separated bike lanes. I'll take it.

If you keep reading the article:
"bike commuting is still the best choice for your overall health, says Johanna Boogaard, a researcher at the Health Effects Institute, in Boston."

I will too. Anything to get you loons off the road

My favorite line: "Nationwide, you’re more than twice as likely to die while riding a bike than riding in a car, per trip"

Bummer, man.

Odds are pretty low for either. But the downside of a sedentary lifestyle is pretty common. Bummer for you.

I don't have a sedentary lifestyle. And yet I don't bike on highways or major thoroughfares. Winning.

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Anonymous wrote:This is why I run a camera on my helmet. Drivers should be aware that if they participate in dangerous and illegal behavior they may be held to account.

I’m quaking in my boots waiting for the cops to come to my door about my honking at you. Good luck, trike.

Honking is not dangerous to cyclists. It might annoy the neighbors though.

I'm glad you think so. That's why I will use this considerate technique on all cyclists I see.

You really are an a$$hole and an idiot - what kind of SUV do you drive and how long is your commute?

It's a big one. You'll find out when I'm behind you, I'm sure.

Not a biker but am I reading this right? An antisocial middle-aged woman from MD in a soccer-mom car is making fun of someone's appearance?

Nope. In fact you seem to have imagined a scenario that is pure fiction. Wishful thinking from a nerd.

Not the PP you responded to, but seems like I struck a nerve...has your North Bethesda commute got you tired and frustrated? Is everyone who disagrees with you a "nerd"?