[chicodude]

.....Too bad I was on my road bike.



I was coming down a local bike path when I come up on this fat kid on a bmx bike (he looked like the bear that rides the little trike in the circus) He slows way down, I say "On your left" and the fat little turd turns around and moves to his left, launching me off my bike. No real damage was done, and he seemed pretty freaked out about the whole thing.





And the first thing I could think of was......."Holy crap, I just hit a caucasian on a bike while riding a bike."


Beat that manzi!

 

[bizutch]

I hope you apologized. Kid had the right of way...and it's not like he's got the IMBA "Rules of the trail" handbook in his back pocket.

 

[MMike]

Freakin' caucasians....they're taking over I tell you......

 

[douglas]

.....Too bad I was on my road bike.



I was coming down a local bike path when I come up on this fat kid on a bmx bike (he looked like the bear that rides the little trike in the circus) He slows way down, I say "On your left" and the fat little turd turns around and moves to his left, launching me off my bike. No real damage was done, and he seemed pretty freaked out about the whole thing.





And the first thing I could think of was......."Holy crap, I just hit a caucasian on a bike while riding a bike."


Beat the manzi!

when I ride the bike path, it's crazy how many times I will say on "On your left" and the person I am passing will move to their left - I dont get it.

 

[I Are Baboon]

(he looked like the bear that rides the little trike in the circus)

LOL! Nice visual.

Those bike paths are dangerous. I refuse to ride my bike on our rail trails. I'd rather take my chances on the road.

 

[Sorgie]

If you say "On yor left" really fast it does kind of sound like "omelet". What fat kid isn't gonna turn around all excited for an omelet?

 

[McGRP01]

Those bike paths are dangerous. I refuse to ride my bike on our rail trails. I'd rather take my chances on the road.

All mine are filled with MILFs pushing jog strollers. I love my bike path! :love:

 

[pnj]

non-cyclists don't know what "on your left" means.

especially fat kids on bmx bikes....

 

[chicodude]

If you say "On yor left" really fast it does kind of sound like "omelet". What fat kid isn't gonna turn around all excited for an omelet?

Bwahahahahahaha.

 

[dh girlie]

If you say "On yor left" really fast it does kind of sound like "omelet". What fat kid isn't gonna turn around all excited for an omelet?

HAHAHAHAHAH! Nice!

 

[douglas]

non-cyclists don't know what "on your left" means.

especially fat kids on bmx bikes....

what about the adults on bikes ?

 

[pnj]

what about the adults on bikes ?

if they are non-bike riders they don't know the 'rules of the road' so to speak..

most of us do, because we engage with other bike riders. but there are A LOT of people that own bikes and ride them but are not aware of this.

don't believe me? find a major college and go ride the bike paths near it....

 

[Tweek]

if they are non-bike riders they don't know the 'rules of the road' so to speak..

most of us do, because we engage with other bike riders. but there are A LOT of people that own bikes and ride them but are not aware of this.

don't believe me? find a major college and go ride the bike paths near it....

Not to mention the ones who usually ride against the traffic.

 

[stinkyboy]

when I ride the bike path, it's crazy how many times I will say on "On your left" and the person I am passing will move to their left - I dont get it.

I get this 3-4 times a day. Even if you don't know "the rules", use your freaking brain!

 

[MikeD]

People are conditioned to respond...they hear something startling, and want to react. They hear the "left" in "on your left" and move that way. They aren't, under stress, going to hear it, process what you said, then process that they actually need to move RIGHT, if they move at all. This is, unless they're conditioned and experienced with the use of the phrase "on your left."

Half of them would move the wrong way under stress anyhow.

Just the way it goes.

"Omelete" -that's pretty damned funny.

MD

 

[OGRipper]

I've found that adding the word "passing" seems to help, as in "Passing on your left." Otherwise it seems like a lot of people translate "On your left" into "Move to the left."

I had a bunch of sketchy close calls on the trails at Whistler last week, so it's not just on the bike paths.

I've had so many people get squirrelly that I find myself doing the silent pass more and more too. I want to be polite, follow the rules of the road, etc., but sometimes it's easier if they don't know you're there until you're by them.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

The trick is to wait for the response after saying "On your left."

LOL! Nice visual.

Those bike paths are dangerous. I refuse to ride my bike on our rail trails. I'd rather take my chances on the road.

 

[firetoole]

my personal favorite is those recreational mountain bike dads that think when you say on your left it really means "go as fast as you can so I cant's pass you"

 

[johnbryanpeters]

my personal favorite is those recreational mountain bike dads that think when you say on your left it really means "go as fast as you can so I cant's pass you"

Yeah, but they fall by the wayside pretty fast.

 

[firetoole]

they never learn

 

[firetoole]

they never learn

 

[riderx]

when I ride the bike path, it's crazy how many times I will say on "On your left" and the person I am passing will move to their left - I dont get it.

Because most people don't know what this means. Use a bell, it's easier.

 

[manziman]

they never learn

um, you said that twice...

 

[Spunger]

If the kid is a kid, then he won't know. He knows now that an accident happened, but otherwise he's just like any other normal kid, you tell them to go left, they go right or left, depends where their brains at

I agree with the above post. Sometimes it's easier to just pass the person without saying anything. Sure they'll be a little shocked but they will just keep on going where if you say something you might get in their train of thought etc....and that's what will cause them not to listen or hear what you said. I always try to give warning that I'll be comming up but if it's a slower rider it doesn't matter much anyways. If they're moving along then chances are they know the passing game and what not.

And yes it's true, kids that ride bikes at college campus's suck. They don't look/stop for anything, as if they have the ultimate right of way. Our own UC has started to crack down on this because of the amount of accidents and problems with kids on their K-mart cruisers just blowing by stop signs and what not. I'd hate to get a ticket for riding to class or to pick up some food because I ran a stop sign on my bicycle. I bet it isn't a cheap ticket (or the other one's they have been giving out, a bicycle is a vechicle in most states). Parking tickets are one thing, moving violations are another.

 

[OGRipper]

12345.

whatchoo talkin' 'bout willis?

 

[ncrider]

(he looked like the bear that rides the little trike in the circus)

You hit the kid in my avatar!!!???

 

[stinkyboy]

Because most people don't know what this means. Use a bell, it's easier.

Or sharpened bar ends.

 

[riderx]

Or sharpened bar ends.

Nah, the extra weight of the gored body hanging off the bar end will slow you down.

 

[-dustin]

if on a path, i generally don't say anything 'cause i figure the person will subconsciously move to that side. or if i do say something, it will be "coming on your left/right side" and i'll slow way down.

 

[SilentJ]

Use a bell, it's easier.

No matter what you say or do each person will do the same thing. Of course, every other person will do something different. Yelling "free cornhole waxing" will have the exact same effect as yelling "I am going to pass you on the left". You just gotta make them do that thing in enough time so that you can get by without cranking them.

 

[lovebunny]

whatchoo talkin' 'bout willis?

he quoted it then put the 12345 so it passed the 5 character rule. basicly hes saying he aggrees

 

[stinkyboy]

Yelling "free cornhole waxing" will have the exact same effect as yelling "I am going to pass you on the left".

I will be yelling this on the streets of Phoenix this afternoon.

 

[Jeremy R]

Next time just yell really loud,

"FREEZE, You Fat Douche Baloon!!"

By the time he figures out you were talking to him, you will be long and the little chubby Honkey will not be able to catch you.

 

[bizutch]

I just want to say a big Thank YOU to the guy at Massanutten whom when I said "Riders Up...can we get by?" He proceeded to say "Sure" really calmly...and immediately drove his bike straight through a 90 degree turn, ditched the bike and chucked into a bush. Didn't want him to think we didn't appreciate it in the event he gets to feeling like his jesture wasn't appreciated by all riders. Thumbs up brother!

 

[chicodude]

You hit the kid in my avatar!!!???

That's pretty much what he looked like.

Next time just yell really loud,

"FREEZE, You Fat Douche Baloon!!"

By the time he figures out you were talking to him, you will be long gone and the little chubby Honkey will not be able to catch you.

Good suggestion.

 

[sleepinggiant]

I've had so many people get squirrelly that I find myself doing the silent pass more and more too. I want to be polite, follow the rules of the road, etc., but sometimes it's easier if they don't know you're there until you're by them.

I almost exclusively use the silent pass, it's just easier for both parties involved.

 

[beestiboy]

Yeah in chico/p-town and magalia, you got to go stealth. Especially with the blue hairs. you know how people are we all love to see carnage so when you scream something we naturally assume a wreck is coming and want to watch. Hence you chubby gringo friend sends you over the bars, but then again he is just a kid.

You have probably cured him of his bicycling habit for the summer, you have now contributed to another kids obesity....congratulations.

 

[blt2ride]

.....Too bad I was on my road bike.



I was coming down a local bike path when I come up on this fat kid on a bmx bike (he looked like the bear that rides the little trike in the circus) He slows way down, I say "On your left" and the fat little turd turns around and moves to his left, launching me off my bike. No real damage was done, and he seemed pretty freaked out about the whole thing.





And the first thing I could think of was......."Holy crap, I just hit a caucasian on a bike while riding a bike."


Beat that manzi!

I'll be the first to admit that I DON'T ride a road bike. Although, I do know that 99.9% of the people I see riding on a bike path are not serious riders. The serious roadies I see are out climbing big hills.

It sounds like you're one of those guys who is scared to take a real road ride, with hardcore riders. I bet it makes you feel good to come up and pass a recreational rider on a bike path, and I'm sure you're even rude to them.

You’re weak sauce! I'd venture to say that if you went on a real road ride all you would hear would be "left," and it wouldn't be coming out of your mouth...

I'm guessing here, but I would say that when you YELL "LEFT" to an inexperienced rider he or she will panic and instinctively go the left to get out of your way. Next time you're trying to impress people on a bike path, you will be better off quietly passing them on the left...

 

[chicodude]

I'll be the first to admit that I DON'T ride a road bike. Although, I do know that 99.9% of the people I see riding on a bike path are not serious riders. The serious roadies I see are out climbing big hills.

It sounds like you're one of those guys who is scared to take a real road ride, with hardcore riders. I bet it makes you feel good to come up and pass a recreational rider on a bike path, and I'm sure you're even rude to them.

You’re weak sauce! I'd venture to say that if you went on a real road ride all you would hear would be "left," and it wouldn't be coming out of your mouth...

I'm guessing here, but I would say that when you YELL "LEFT" to an inexperienced rider he or she will panic and instinctively go the left to get out of your way. Next time you're trying to impress people on a bike path, you will be better off quietly passing them on the left...

I really REALLY hope that this is a weak ass attempt to be sarcastic.


Since you don't know me at all or how much time and dedication I put into biking, you really need to shut the hell up. Now.

 

[lovebunny]

I'll be the first to admit that I DON'T ride a road bike. Although, I do know that 99.9% of the people I see riding on a bike path are not serious riders. The serious roadies I see are out climbing big hills.

It sounds like you're one of those guys who is scared to take a real road ride, with hardcore riders. I bet it makes you feel good to come up and pass a recreational rider on a bike path, and I'm sure you're even rude to them.

You’re weak sauce! I'd venture to say that if you went on a real road ride all you would hear would be "left," and it wouldn't be coming out of your mouth...

I'm guessing here, but I would say that when you YELL "LEFT" to an inexperienced rider he or she will panic and instinctively go the left to get out of your way. Next time you're trying to impress people on a bike path, you will be better off quietly passing them on the left...

wow. chillax douche