my fault for getting hit by a car while i was riding my bike?!?!

[Jon325i]

This whole thread is definately some food for though for me. I ride a bike to & from work everyday.....have been since early May. Presently I do not have any lights on my bike, but I probably should consider getting some as fall approaches and the sun starts going down earlier. Since early May there's always been ample daylight during my commute, but I know that's going to change in the not too distant future.

When I ride I have to share the road with the cars. One stretch of my trip (which accounts for about 1/2 the total distance) has designated bike lanes so that serves as a bit of a safe zone....but I know well enough not to take that for granted. I've seen motorists not being alert and I've had 2 close calls with cars in the last 4 months.

Like Old-n-Slow said, proper lights are cheaper than a lawyer. Sound advice I plan to use. And I plan to review my local laws (again) re: my obligations as a cyclist on the public roads.


Jon

[JMil86]

get a stick of chewing gun, an old spark plug, and some twine.... im sure you could find a way out of this mess

lol

[Pudmunkie]

If the streets were lit I really dont see how a driver couldnt see a cyclist. Pedestrians dont where lights when they are walking. Unless you were tearing it up down the sidewalk/street he shouldn't have hit you. That being said the laws are the laws and it sucks. hope you heal and buy a "lite"

Watching for a pedestrian in zones designed for pedestrians is more intuitive then watching for ham brained cyclists riding in the road.

I ride my BMX in the road in the city all the time. The difference between me and the OP? I don't ride like I have the rights of a car (even though I do). People honestly expect the sheeple (whom can't even correctly look out for MOTORcycles) to keep an eye out for a cyclist? Please.

I'm all for riding in the street, or wherever you want.... But use your fucking brain. Motorists don't give a shiiiiiiiiat about cyclists, and you have significantly less mass than car.

[lowlightbw]

If the streets were lit I really dont see how a driver couldnt see a cyclist. Pedestrians dont where lights when they are walking. Unless you were tearing it up down the sidewalk/street he shouldnt have hit you. That being said the laws are the laws and it sucks. hope you heal and buy a "lite"

[threlevenguy]

Well I heard the hit and I saw the "aftermath". So I couldn't really give a good run down, my gf keeps my attention on her and nothing else haha

[Chachi]

get a stick of chewing gun, an old spark plug, and some twine.... im sure you could find a way out of this mess

bwaaahhahaha

[Bishop]

I always find it funny when people cannot spell words correctly especially when they're trying to insult someone. By the way, it would be Ass Hole, dip shit. Always ride with a lite on if its dark. City lights don't do SHIT for cyclist visibility to motorists most of the time, with all the extra light from inside the cabin as well, it just helps to be a little more visible..

Hmmmmm, quoted for irony.

[joshh]

I know, me too :) I didnt see your post before I submitted mine. Anyhow, as far as riding on busy roads and sidewalks, I know we should be in the road, but sometimes i'd rather ride at a slow jogging pace on the sidewalk to not endanger anyone or myself on the really shitty but congested streets.

Ride on.

I do the same thing, as long as I have space.
But most assholes on bikes just expect you to see them and expect you to slow down. There's where people get hit.

[Justin B]

I know, me too :) I didnt see your post before I submitted mine. Anyhow, as far as riding on busy roads and sidewalks, I know we should be in the road, but sometimes i'd rather ride at a slow jogging pace on the sidewalk to not endanger anyone or myself on the really shitty but congested streets.

Ride on.

[joshh]

I was fucking with the kid anyways. I cycle as well. But I try not to run into cars....


But then again it's usually the cyclists fault for the accident up here.

[Justin B]

I always find it funny when people cannot spell words correctly especially when they're trying to insult someone. By the way, it would be Ass Hole, dip shit. Always ride with a lite on if its dark. City lights don't do SHIT for cyclist visibility to motorists most of the time, with all the extra light from inside the cabin as well, it just helps to be a little more visible..

[joshh]

how about you swallow a shot gun ass whole.



could you pm me a statement or something for insurance?

Is that the same as a HOLE ass?

[McGyver]

Dumbass cyclists, stay the fuck off the roads!

how about you swallow a shot gun ass whole.

Wow. I saw that. That is reallyyyy weird..

could you pm me a statement or something for insurance?

[threlevenguy]

Wow. I saw that. That is reallyyyy weird..

[joshh]

Dumbass cyclists, stay the fuck off the roads!