Did you know that Blackhawk banned bicycles?

[BuffCyclist]

Well, I didn't really want to jump in on this one, but you are making me do it.

I am a cyclist, was on the CU Cycling Team for 4 years and during my time as a cyclist in Boulder, I have been hit by 2 cars. Both were hit and runs, I was in the bike lane each time and the assholes have never been caught even though I got the license plate of one of them. After the second incident, I had to get MAJOR knee surgery that still bugs me to this day. That was 2.5 years ago and I'm only 24.

While sometimes it may be fun to joke about throwing beer bottles at cyclists, it's really quite a horrible thing to do. A good friend of mine, who used to be a messenger cyclist in New York City once had a ceramic coffee mug thrown at her. It broke her collarbone, caused her tons of medical bills and she now carries ulocks with her while riding to defend herself.

I do agree that a majority of cyclists in Boulder believe they own the roads, same goes for pedestrians, but causing physical harm to them intentionally is just plain wrong. Joke all you want, but make it known in your post that it is a bit of sarcasm.

Now, let me go while I somewhat regret speaking up.

Now, I've driven through Blackhawk and never in my life would I even THINK of riding a bike there. The roads are too small, and cars are oblivious as they are looking for the nearest place to park or free drinks.

[SA Friday]

(sorry guys, I just don't use big words and the naughty F word is my favorite since growing up on Long Island)

No fucking shit... Even the accent comes through the screen.

[Anton]

Now, I've driven through Blackhawk and never in my life would I even THINK of riding a bike there. The roads are too small, and cars are oblivious as they are looking for the nearest place to park or free drinks.

Exactly. Yet rediculous numbers of people do it. Even the tunnels on the highway (you know, the ones with the signs that say "no bicycles") are full of people on bicycles.

[Mtn.man]

Bycyclists should only be allowed to ride in parks or something,, fuk em... They ALL think they own the road. I OWN THE

....ROAD....

Besides the suits make em all look gay....LOL

[BuffCyclist]

Besides the suits make em all look gay....LOL

You're just jealous that you can't wear spandex out in public...

[Mtn.man]

I would rather take a taser shot naked...

[Chris2087]

I guess I never really cared too much for who was riding what where, but I do get upset when I pay my tag fees and then have to crawl at 8 mph behind some biker who has a right to be there, but is riding on the road my taxes paid for so I could go faster then the mininum speed limit.

I think they should have to get a tag, pay for road use and get tickets for ubstructing traffic.

Chris

[TS12000]

Well, I didn't really want to jump in on this one, but you are making me do it.

I am a cyclist, was on the CU Cycling Team for 4 years and during my time as a cyclist in Boulder, I have been hit by 2 cars. Both were hit and runs, I was in the bike lane each time and the assholes have never been caught even though I got the license plate of one of them. After the second incident, I had to get MAJOR knee surgery that still bugs me to this day. That was 2.5 years ago and I'm only 24.

While sometimes it may be fun to joke about throwing beer bottles at cyclists, it's really quite a horrible thing to do. A good friend of mine, who used to be a messenger cyclist in New York City once had a ceramic coffee mug thrown at her. It broke her collarbone, caused her tons of medical bills and she now carries ulocks with her while riding to defend herself.

I do agree that a majority of cyclists in Boulder believe they own the roads, same goes for pedestrians, but causing physical harm to them intentionally is just plain wrong. Joke all you want, but make it known in your post that it is a bit of sarcasm.

Now, let me go while I somewhat regret speaking up.

Now, I've driven through Blackhawk and never in my life would I even THINK of riding a bike there. The roads are too small, and cars are oblivious as they are looking for the nearest place to park or free drinks.

My comment wasn't sarcastic, I really do hate road bikers. If you really were in the bike lane when you got hit then I feel for you but I am talking of another type. The type that refuses to use the bike lane or the sidewalk. Or pays attention to road rules like stop signs. Or rides in a lane on a major street like Broadway. I hope they all take a swift ride into the cement like Ritter.

Also, don't give me that crap that it's a road bike and riding on the sidewalk isn't what it's about or something. If your bike can't be ridden on the sidewalk because it's too precious, that makes it a shitty bike

[Irving]

Every time I've ridden a bike on the road I feel super uncomfortable. I'd rather ride on the sidewalk. It is fun to see if you can go 30 mph on the shoulder where you aren't dodge telephone poles and indents on the sidewalk, but once a car blasts past you even faster, it's not fun anymore.


I'm kind of torn on the bike issue actually. I hear a lot of trash talking about bikers trying to go fast in parks, and not letting you pass on mountain roads, but I haven't had a lot of experience with that.

Personally, I don't think that bikes or pedestrians should EVER have the right away. Would you give a swimmer the right of way over a boat?

[sniper7]

My comment wasn't sarcastic, I really do hate road bikers. If you really were in the bike lane when you got hit then I feel for you but I am talking of another type. The type that refuses to use the bike lane or the sidewalk. Or pays attention to road rules like stop signs. Or rides in a lane on a major street like Broadway. I hope they all take a swift ride into the cement like Ritter.

I watched a very comical incident while driving the highway from boulder to lyons one day:
4 bikers thought they owned the highway and even though they were doing 30MPH or so they were still holding up traffic. a VERY big RV was in front of me, trying to pass these bicyclists who were riding 4 across even though there is a very large bike lane.
the RV honked several times as he obviously didn't have the power to pass them quickly without causing an issue for oncoming traffic while in the wrong lane. he was flipped off by the 2 guys on the outside, which I am guessing pretty well pissed him off to the limit, so when he was able he got next to them and gently nudged all 4 of them off the road down the hill! I watched a couple of them eat shit and thought it was FUCKING HILARIOUS!!!! they truly did deserve it IMO.