2007-01-29 18:42:36 · 10 answers · asked by G 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
here in seattle, like many other large cities, sometimes you've got no choice but ride in the middle of the road; sometimes there isn't even a sidewalk.
what i try to do is keep a 18+ mph pace in traffic, which is usually enough to keep up with most cars in the city. if you're going closer to the car's speed, they won't come up on you as fast, and might not mind being behind you. i ride in the center of the lane, if my speed is high enough. the slower you are the closer to the edge you need to be.
a benefit of this approach is training: you're basically sprinting all the time to keep up with the 'cagers'.
but if you aren't into high-speed traffic, either find an arterial with less traffic, or just use the sidewalk. here in seattle we've got a decent network of off-street paved trails, which are great for cycling.
either way, wear a helmet!
(the source below lists what is legal for Seattle cyclists, check your local gov't website).
2007-01-30 06:43:48 · answer #1 · answered by fixedinseattle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sidewalks and against traffic are very unsafe. If you ever noticed, most driver when they pull out of drive ways or make a turn, only look in the direction they expect cars to be coming from.
Bicycles riders (cyclists) on public streets have the same rights and responsibilities as automobile drivers and are subject to the same rules and regulations as any other vehicle on the road.
2007-01-30 10:40:56 · answer #2 · answered by Cuthbert J. Twillie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laws vary by locality, but generally, you should stay off the sidewalk and ride on the road. Use hand signals for turning, ride with the traffic, stop for red lights and stop signs. Basically, anything a car is required to do, a cyclist should do also. A helmet may not be required by law in your area, but it's a good idea to wear one anyway.
2007-01-29 22:25:34 · answer #3 · answered by crazydave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
....sidewalks are fine if you go real slow...otherwise get out there on the road a little to the right of the white line and go straight and fast and ride predictably and always assume the cars don't see you or care about you...bu don't be upset about it...just use it in your computation. Always have a bailout strategy for your evolving scenarios. Do Not get a bike mirror...you will always be looking back...and thinking traffic is coming close to you...just move forward.
2007-01-30 05:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by (_)iiiiD 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I took a road bike class in California and they said to act like another car on the road. If it isn't safe for cars to pass you can even ride in the middle of the lane. The cars might not like it, but you would be within your legal rights.
2007-01-29 19:00:11 · answer #5 · answered by Andrew W 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
go to the dollar store and get a bike mirror and put it on the left hand side of the handle bars and ride on the right side of the road so you can keep an eye on the traffic behind you'.
2007-01-29 18:45:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I even have been asked some cases by law enforcement officials to renounce driving on sidewalks, yet never ticketed for it. they're generally incredibly informal approximately that one. you're meant to journey in the line and it incredibly is the accountability of the motor vehicle driving force to pass you in basic terms while it incredibly is risk-free. yet all of us be conscious of how that finally ends up understanding and who loses in a collision. Sticking in basic terms to the safer roads and motorcycle lanes as much as accessible merely makes sturdy sense.
2016-10-16 07:11:13 · answer #7 · answered by pantle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not legal in the UK but you will probably get away with it if you go slow and aren't terrorising the pedestrians.
2007-01-29 18:52:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
side walk
2007-01-29 18:45:32 · answer #9 · answered by whaaa 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what do you think...(sidewalk)
2007-01-30 07:01:38 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. Joshua 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋