Crazy driver harasses cyclists in Boulder

[Ah Pook]

I still think the driver got railroaded because the cyclists have too much power in Boulder. <shrug> One more reason to stay the hell away from Boulder.

Even though this happened east of Longmont?

[WETWRKS]

I happen thru Boulder often and work in down town Denver. I also spend a fair amount of time in Erie, Superior, Louisville, and Lafayette.

On a daily basis I see bicyclists run red lights and stop signs without even looking to see if there is traffic coming. On a weekly basis I see bicyclists riding 2 and 3 abrest. And if you honk at them then they get angry with you. On about a 2 week basis I have them swerve out in front of me.

Bicyclists have NO business riding on roads that do not have a dedicated bike lane. Frankly they should only be allowed on dedicated bike trails.

It doesn't matter how safely a bicyclist is riding, they are a hazard to trafic.

We have all seen the backlash against groups like the ATVs riders who have made a nuicense of themselves. That is your future if bicyclists continue to behave the way they do.

As for the video...who knows what the bicyclists had done prior to the filming. Moreover, for every incident like this where a driver is a problem, there is probably 100 where a bicyclist is the problem.

[DavieD55]

I happen thru Boulder often and work in down town Denver. I also spend a fair amount of time in Erie, Superior, Louisville, and Lafayette.

On a daily basis I see bicyclists run red lights and stop signs without even looking to see if there is traffic coming. On a weekly basis I see bicyclists riding 2 and 3 abrest. And if you honk at them then they get angry with you. On about a 2 week basis I have them swerve out in front of me.

Bicyclists have NO business riding on roads that do not have a dedicated bike lane. Frankly they should only be allowed on dedicated bike trails.

It doesn't matter how safely a bicyclist is riding, they are a hazard to trafic.

We have all seen the backlash against groups like the ATVs riders who have made a nuicense of themselves. That is your future if bicyclists continue to behave the way they do.

As for the video...who knows what the bicyclists had done prior to the filming. Moreover, for every incident like this where a driver is a problem, there is probably 100 where a bicyclist is the problem.

+1

When it's warm and those guys are out riding i see everything you described. That desn't mean they are all assclowns with tight pants. But they should only be able to ride on roads with bike lanes. I always see motorists that have to swerve into the opposite lanes to get around the yahoos. They are a nuisance when they get in the way of motorists on the highway. However, our politicians love bicyclists, Since they bring a little revenue and tourism to the state. That is what they will tell you.

[Byte Stryke]

I think they should have to get registration,plates, license classifications, insurance and pay road vehicle tax just like any other vehicle on the road.

[patrick0685]

that guy was a douche, im glad we have bike lanes on 95% of our road around here

[Jer]

that guy was a douche, im glad we have bike lanes on 95% of our road around here

So now being a douche is enough to warrant a citation? If that's the case there's not enough trees in the world to create the paper needed. This country feels less & less like America every day.

[merl]

I think they should have to get registration,plates, license classifications, insurance and pay road vehicle tax just like any other vehicle on the road.

just enforcing the traffic laws for bikes would go a long way. those already exist. no need for more regulations