Bikes vs Cars

[roundball]

If CRAZYGREG has been trolling this whole time, then bravo, sir; my hat's off to you.

 

[CRAZYGREG]

Just a question, what are your hobbies?

Not making cars go 3 mph up a hill while driving in town.

 

[Colorado]

One of my most favorite topics.

 

[Clonehomer]

Not making cars go 3 mph up a hill while driving in town.

I'm not a doctor, but I'm guessing you have blood pressure issues.

 

[CRAZYGREG]

I'm not a doctor, but I'm guessing you have blood pressure issues.

Just checked it at Sam's club the other day... yeah I don't like Costco either! It was borderline but still ok.

 

[JP4CY]

Just checked it at Sam's club the other day... yeah I don't like Costco either! It was borderline but still ok.

So you were that fatty in the blood pressure seat by the pharmacy dept blocking the aisle for me to get to the Trojan Magnum area.

 

[CRAZYGREG]

So you were that fatty in the blood pressure seat by the pharmacy dept blocking the aisle for me to get to the Trojan Magnum area.

I wish I could rock the Magnums...

but I don't own a bike!

 

[ISUME]

 

[JP4CY]

I wish I could rock the Magnums...

but I don't own a bike!

 

[Hoiball92]

Nope bikers should stay on the sidewalk or bike paths and not on the road.

 

[Colorado]

Nope bikers should stay on the sidewalk or bike paths and not on the road.

Then more bike paths need to be built. A lot more.

 

[Hoiball92]

Then more bike paths need to be built. A lot more.

There's side walks/bike paths on almost every street in Ames

 

[Clonehomer]

Nope bikers should stay on the sidewalk or bike paths and not on the road.

You should petition your representative to change the traffic laws then. Cause right now, they're supposed to be on the road.

 

[roundball]

Nope bikers should stay on the sidewalk or bike paths and not on the road.

Are you even old enough to drive a car?

 

[Entropy]

Great questions. In my experience, it's the anti-bike crowd that's much more rigid in their position; I've yet to meet a cyclist who thinks that cars should be outright banned from roads, but there are plenty drivers (like our friend CRAZYGREG) who adopt the "no bikes, period" stance.

And...it's just weird. What's causing such hatred for people who don't even have the capability to inconveneince you that much? With the level of vitriol that some of these anti-bike people have, you'd think that a cyclist broke into their home, stole all their things, and shot their dog on the way out.

Serious.

Substitute in bicycles for cigarettes and it's pretty much how I envision the enmity.
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[Hoiball92]

You should petition your representative to change the traffic laws then. Cause right now, they're supposed to be on the road.

not on Grand ave in Ames. There's signs that say no biking in traffic. So where are the bikers supposed to ride on??? The side walk.

 

[cyistopdog]

I wouldn't mind following all of the rules of the road if once in awhile I'd see groups of bikes following the rules like they're supposed to.

 

[bellzisu]

There's side walks/bike paths on almost every street in Ames

And yet Ames is one of the worst places to get around either by car or bike.

 

[ForbinsAscynt]

I can't believe that people don't understand the dangers of riding on a sidewalk. It's called a sidewalk for a reason and is not suitable for bikes in most cities.

 

[jsmith86]

And yet Ames is one of the worst places to get around either by car or bike.

Those darn lobbyists from Big CyRide! I tell you what!