Posted by Eigenvector on May 2, 2008, 7:22 pm
Having now ridden for 2 solid months on my bike - totally, no cage
transportation involved, I've converted to lane-splitting.
What I used to think was a dangerous and needless activity has demonstrated
itself to be a genuine necessity that has more than once kept me from
becoming a greasy spot on the Interstates of America. I still only do it
when absolutely necessary, as it is illegal in my state. However I don't
see how a cyclist can get from point A to point B in bumper to bumper
traffic without doing it at least once.
Posted by Beav on May 3, 2008, 3:57 pm
> Having now ridden for 2 solid months on my bike - totally, no cage
> transportation involved, I've converted to lane-splitting.
> What I used to think was a dangerous and needless activity has
> demonstrated itself to be a genuine necessity that has more than once kept
> me from becoming a greasy spot on the Interstates of America. I still
> only do it when absolutely necessary, as it is illegal in my state.
> However I don't see how a cyclist can get from point A to point B in
> bumper to bumper traffic without doing it at least once.
I think it's ridiculous that lane splitting is illegal ANYWHERE. It's a
"must do" for bike rides if they want to capitalise on the size advantage of
their bikes and if it's done properly, there isn't a problem. Well not that
I've ever encountered and I lane split every single time I ride the bike.
In fact, over here in the UK, we have lane 1, lane 2, lane 2B, lane 3 and
occasionally lane 3B :-)
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Posted by Turby on May 3, 2008, 9:02 pm
On Sat, 03 May 2008 19:57:21 GMT, "Beav"
>> Having now ridden for 2 solid months on my bike - totally, no cage
>> transportation involved, I've converted to lane-splitting.
>>
>> What I used to think was a dangerous and needless activity has
>> demonstrated itself to be a genuine necessity that has more than once kept
>> me from becoming a greasy spot on the Interstates of America. I still
>> only do it when absolutely necessary, as it is illegal in my state.
>> However I don't see how a cyclist can get from point A to point B in
>> bumper to bumper traffic without doing it at least once.
>I think it's ridiculous that lane splitting is illegal ANYWHERE. It's a
>"must do" for bike rides if they want to capitalise on the size advantage of
>their bikes and if it's done properly, there isn't a problem. Well not that
>I've ever encountered and I lane split every single time I ride the bike.
>In fact, over here in the UK, we have lane 1, lane 2, lane 2B, lane 3 and
>occasionally lane 3B :-)
hmm. Over here, we number lanes from the middle out - lane 1 is
nearest the center divider. Lanesplitting is commonly acceptable
between lanes 1 and 2, kinda frowned on between other lanes. Is it
different over there?
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Turby the Turbosurfer
Posted by Vito on May 3, 2008, 11:44 pm
> I think it's ridiculous that lane splitting is illegal ANYWHERE. ...
> In fact, over here in the UK, we have lane 1, lane 2, lane 2B, lane 3 and
> occasionally lane 3B :-)
But you don't understand. American cagers get all hostile if passed.
Posted by Steve T on May 4, 2008, 10:01 am
:> But you don't understand. American cagers get all hostile if passed.
:
:So what? Why the hell should ANY motorcyclist from ANY part of the
:world give a fuck about some shaved ape in a cage???
Um... Because they tend to narrow the gap between lanes as you
approach. Some even flip open a door from time to time.
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> transportation involved, I've converted to lane-splitting.
> What I used to think was a dangerous and needless activity has
> demonstrated itself to be a genuine necessity that has more than once kept
> me from becoming a greasy spot on the Interstates of America. I still
> only do it when absolutely necessary, as it is illegal in my state.
> However I don't see how a cyclist can get from point A to point B in
> bumper to bumper traffic without doing it at least once.