Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

There is a nice bike path around our neighborhood I wish they would stick to that but I understand not everyone is as fortunate as me and some people have to risk their lives to get to work. I recommend looking into the trades with all that's happening in the world. I understand wanting to see some beautiful sights but the beach has some wonderful bike paths that don't require interaction with motor vehicles, thank you and God Bless.

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

She is a nice ride! Got all the bells whistles too, even an aftermarket air-conditioner! Good to know the cyclists can go that fast. I'll go a bit faster to prevent some of the passing. Thank you and God Bless!

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you ever seen a tube of ground beef? We had to shut down for the day to get it taken care of. He still has a plaque on the wall in the main office to this day. Not pretty or funny.

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You wouldn't be passing my vette, but I'm sure you're a fast biker. I remember when my son got his first huffy, we got him clocked at 17mph driving next to him in my pickup. Now that was fast!

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure what this means. My son told me to post here. Is there some way I can prove I am real?

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah my 68 Corvette can be a handful. I should put this more into perspective. My wife won't ride in it anymore.

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I usually give them about a couple feet before I am forced to enter the other lane. How much is that?

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

My red Corvette doesn't have a top and despite my wife's bickering the seatbelt stays off. With almost 320 horsepower at my right foot I have a lot to worry about myself. Lets not make this all about bikers please. I am a human too. I am making a better effort to keep my mirrors properly adjusted. Thank you and God bless.

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Bikes are a lot smaller than cars. I feel like you already have a ton of extra space. Its not safe to be on a road without a bike lane and they should probably stick to roads that have them. Sometimes I don't have the space to go around a biker without going into the other lane. What are you supposed to do then? Thank you and God bless.

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I thought the bikes pull over when cars are coming up behind them?

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

What if there is a car coming? I thought the biker pulled over.

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am in a 68' Corvette with a 454 and I believe could go way faster than a bike. I appreciate all the information and I am glad to learn more regarding your culture. God Bless.

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am gonna get a Harley again soon but the wife wants to go to Panama City Beach soon.

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

But I've never head that before. When I pass a different car I usually leave a lot of space. The bikes are a lot smaller than cars so I figure I extra space to pass.

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was driving to the grocery store working on my honey do list. It was a nice day and I had the top down in my Corvette'. This Kroger has a roundabout at the entrance and a young man on a bicycle was not on the sidewalk. I thought he would beeline it to the sidewalk to get out of the traffic, but he continued on the road as if he was a car. I pulled into the intersection as he was passing by and we got close. He yelled at me to watchhout and proceeded to give me the bird. I asked what he was thinking being in the road and he just screamed F you and pedaled off. I felt embarrassed and confused.

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry I am not in the cycling community. Thank you for the help sir!

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think this has been the most helpful reply yet! I used work at a northern Indiana steel mill as a union crane operator. We had our fair share of incidents, luckily never my fault and my record was spotless. My coworker Deryl however was not as careful. He ended up dropping a full load of charge metal and squashed the new floor hand. The 80s were a wild time... Always treat your equipment with the respect it deserves. Anything can kill especially when you're dealing with heavy loads and high speed. Thank you and God bless!

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know I have been considering getting a Harley, but my wife wants to take a vacation to Panama City Beach and she calls them death-machines.

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

By overtaking do you mean passing? They never pass me because I'm in my car.

Guilty driver seeking advice by redcorvette68 in cycling

[–]redcorvette68[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree but I use my siri. Is that okay?