[AnalogReigns]

I rode a bicycle from the coast of Oregon to the coast of Delaware when I was in college. There is no reason for an experienced cyclist to take up more than a foot or two on next to the line on the side of the road. If he does, he shouldn't be riding in traffic....

One thing I've constantly observed with motorists though, is giving cyclists WAY too much space on the side....I'll be riding within one foot of the line and cars behind with plenty of space, won't pass, evidently because they are nervous drivers, not realizing how narrow their vehicle really is.

Many times the troubles with bicyclists are just as much the fault of drivers as they are the cyclist... You can't get mad at a cyclist just because stupid drivers won't pass him.

I think the writer calling for concealed carry for cyclists facing violent motorists is on the mark.

Watch out drivers, if you try to hurt (or more likely kill) a cyclist you may wake up in the hot place...

[cyclotic]

I agree. I'd much rather have a car pass me a little close than hang back until he thinks he's clear, floor it and cut me off.

I usually give a safe signal and wave a car past me.

[Hatteras]

"I think the writer calling for concealed carry for cyclists facing violent motorists is on the mark.

Watch out drivers, if you try to hurt (or more likely kill) a cyclist you may wake up in the hot place..."

You see, this kind of talk is worthless. If a motorist decides he's going to "kill" a bicyclist, not even Richochet Rabbit could pull a gun out of his fannie-pack fast enough for it to do any good. Bicycle riders with guns in their fannie-packs will be able to defend themselves from muggers and other idiots that threaten them from the side of the road, but you're fooling yourself if you think a bicyclist can defend themselves from a Yugo even if it approaches from behind at 45mph.

[af_vet_1981]

I rode a bicycle from the coast of Oregon to the coast of Delaware when I was in college.

Awesome accomplishment !