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Bicyclists riding side by side

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Sharksbaja - 2-15-2010 at 07:43 PM

.....that guy had some serious saddle-baggage. :wow:

Now where's David?? :lol:

Do Ya Think?

Gypsy Jan - 2-15-2010 at 08:29 PM

His spandex got wrapped up too tight around the boys?

(Please forgive me, I have a sarcasm gene that takes me over.)

josie - 2-15-2010 at 08:50 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

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Could have been venom but when somebody just rambles on and answers there own posts it sounds like they are delusional - psychotic to me. get back on your meds caboclass, stay awake in your anger management classes and all will be well in that little strange world inside your head.

Well, josie....seems you've hit your stride early on the Nomad board.
Good stuff from you in the heat of nonsense. Hope to see more of you here.

Thanks Dennis - being a mom has given me a life time of experience in dealing with kids throwing tantrums. :lol:

wessongroup - 2-15-2010 at 09:16 PM

Oh my, goat 2 was banned, take a short nap.. really tired from shaking all those rocks out of my head, goat 1... and goat 2 is gone.. gee... and the question, still remains unanswered.. Is riding bicycles side by side a public safety issue on Mex 1?

Goat 1, you going to pick up, where goat 2 left off.... again

arrowhead - 2-16-2010 at 12:06 AM

There is a more interesting way to deal with disruptive message board posters, other than banning them. Some seem to just sign-up again with a new alias. I don't know if the software BajaNomad uses can handle it, but some message board software has a "reverse ignore" capability. When set, only the disruptive poster can see his own posts. He is invisible to all others. After posting rants and raves for awhile with no response, they usually just drift on.

roadhog - 2-16-2010 at 09:34 PM

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Originally posted by pacside
This is a first. While driving south on hwy 19 (2 lane hwy about 20 mi north of Cabo) we happened upon a long line of cars going real slow. We thought it was an accident or a super slow truck. After awhile when it was our turn to pass we saw what was causing the slowdown. It was two bicyclists riding side by side with a vehicle riding behind them providing protection, in essence blocking the entire southbound lane. There were plenty of places these riders could of pulled over to let the long line of cars pass but they were just riding along looking at the pacific and chatting, seemingly oblivious to the holdup they were causing. I was amazed at their brashness.

Curious if anyone else has ever seen this and if you think they had a right to their leisurely bike ride or were they being selfish for blocking the only lane going south?.

pacside

roadhog - 2-16-2010 at 09:39 PM

16 PAGES ! On bicyclists are stupid, auto drivers are not. My experience is the stupid riding driving is about equal. Boneheaded cyclists are equal to the number of car and trucks trying to kill me - not many.
Be aware a bike turns left when leaned right - so when the biker turns around rightside, he/she may turn into your path.
Also, late in the day, touring cyclists with baggage, may be tired so give them a break on it.

BajaGringo - 2-17-2010 at 12:43 PM

I was trying to figure out that one too. Was just about to go jump on a bike to see if I could duplicate it...

:?:

Barry A. - 2-17-2010 at 01:14 PM

I think he means when you are on a bike and look back over your right shoulder, the bike tends to turn left------a potentially disastrous situation.

Barry

Baja12valve - 2-17-2010 at 01:22 PM

I THINK what he means is when a cyclist is looking over his/her shoulder, the bike tends to swerve in the other direction from where they are looking. Look over the left shoulder, swerve right. For me, if I look over my left shoulder, I swerve left. Not good.

dtbushpilot - 2-17-2010 at 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by soulpatch

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Originally posted by roadhog

Be aware a bike turns left when leaned right - so when the biker turns around rightside, he/she may turn into your path.

I've biked thousands of miles and have yet to experience this phenomenon.

A better description of the phenomenon would be that you turn the handlebars to the right to initiate a left turn. I know it sounds funny but it is true. If you ride a bike or motorcycle you've been doing this all along and never noticed....dt

dtbushpilot - 2-17-2010 at 01:37 PM

For me, when I look over my shoulder I usually lose control and crash.

Barry A. - 2-17-2010 at 02:37 PM

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Originally posted by soulpatch
40 seconds into this
When I glance over my shoulder I still go straight. I don't do that for long, though. :lol:

Guaranteed pavement sandwich if I do.

------------- a more apt description is THEY ARE NUTS!!!! like ALL extreme sports. :lol:

Barry

mtgoat666 - 2-17-2010 at 03:57 PM

Is the anti-bike crowd now opining on how to ride and turn a bike? :lol:

Next they will be teaching us how to true wheels :lol:

mtgoat666 - 2-17-2010 at 05:45 PM

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Originally posted by lencho
I normally look over (or under) my right shoulder, which scans a bailout route as I check traffic. There's no need to swerve when doing so...

Where do you people come from? Are you making this crap up? People who normally look over their right shoulder should not ride bikes (unless you are in a country that drives on the left).
If you are riding on the right, it is always easiest to look behind you by glancing over left shoulder to watch out for the AARP RV caravans behind you.

Barry A. - 2-17-2010 at 05:54 PM

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Originally posted by mtgoat666

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Originally posted by lencho
I normally look over (or under) my right shoulder, which scans a bailout route as I check traffic. There's no need to swerve when doing so...

I ride a bike, and I vote with Lencho (I am from Earth---how about you?)---------the key phrase being "checking for an escape route" or words to that effect. When you look over/under your right shoulder you can do it all more efficiently, and that is exactly what I do, too. Never been run over yet, but I have taken to the boondocks a few times-------maybe saving my tail.

Dogmatic Goat is at it again. :lol:

Barry

Packoderm - 2-17-2010 at 06:06 PM

OK, this problem is solved.

josie - 2-17-2010 at 06:32 PM

Well, hopefully if you see that you are holding up a long line of traffic with that little mirror you will pull over and let everybody else pass at the first place it is safe to do so!

Packoderm - 2-17-2010 at 06:48 PM

I pull over when I drive my truck or van. I always drive a bit slow.

desertcpl - 2-17-2010 at 08:07 PM

fred knew how to true wheels

[Edited on 2-18-2010 by desertcpl]

wheel.jpg - 40kB

roadhog - 2-17-2010 at 08:37 PM

http://www.google.com/search?q=counter+steering+bicycle&...

a video. the manuver is useful for the casual rider when doing a sharp turn. try it. some folks fall down first time.
I mentioned this caws new riders wobble and turn badly when looking backwards.
A effective device for outback is a water gun: Water not urine.

toneart - 2-18-2010 at 08:32 AM

While riding my bike down HWY 1, I veered suddenly and took a turn for the nurse. :spingrin:

Barry A. - 2-18-2010 at 10:05 AM

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Originally posted by toneart
While riding my bike down HWY 1, I veered suddenly and took a turn for the nurse. :spingrin:

---------which probably resulted in one of two outcomes------a pleasant interlude in the bushes, or a stay in the hospital. :lol:

toneart - 2-18-2010 at 08:34 PM

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Originally posted by Barry A.

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Originally posted by toneart
While riding my bike down HWY 1, I veered suddenly and took a turn for the nurse. :spingrin:

---------which probably resulted in one of two outcomes------a pleasant interlude in the bushes, or a stay in the hospital. :lol:

Barry!
I'm trying to be clinical here. :yes:

(I do miss the white uniforms though, and the little white hat). :lol:

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