Same Road, Same Rules, Same Rights
by Gary Shaff on Dec, 5 2015
What a nice concept but it isn’t true.
There are some unique rules that apply to people who ride bikes (and conversely to motorists
) which don’t apply to the other mode. Unique cycling rules include: 1) the required use of bike lane – when one is available (except when there are hazards in the lane), and 2) riding on the right-most side of the lane (but no so far to the right that it is dangerous).
Similarly, auto drivers 1) can’t use bike lanes, 2) must yield to bicycles using a bike lane when turning, and 3) must move into the opposing lane to pass bikes (when bike lanes are not available and motorists are driving faster than 35 MPH) so as to provide enough separation as to avoid the cyclist – even if the cyclist was to fall over into the lane.
However, many (if not most) of the rules of the road apply to both types of vehicles; stopping at stop signs and signals; signaling before changing lanes, turning or stopping; using lights at night, driving on the right-side of the road (i.e. with traffic), and yielding to pedestrians.
Both cyclists and motorists need to up their game. The rules, after all, were designed to ensure the safety of all road users.
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Scheduled Rides Resume 5/21
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Saturday, Sep 18
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Velo Melo
Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
25-30 Miles, Mellow (11-14 mph), Some Hills
Contact: Lisa Brill - 510-432-3971
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{"id":6323,"title":"Siskiyou Velo Trikers Saturday Ride","description":"NOTE that this ride is on TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS. <br \/>\r\nSiskiyou Velo introduces a new, weekly, group ride for recumbent trikers called Siskiyou Velo Trikers. All trike rides will be at a leisurely pace --7 to 9 mph-- over 10 to 16-mile distances, with each ride starting from a different location and at varied start times. We'll always stop for coffee to socialize. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nNon-members will be required to (1) sign a release form for club insurance purposes; (2) be helmeted and (3) carry a spare tube. After the first ride, club membership will be required. To learn more about the club, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siskiyouvelo.org\/about\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.siskiyouvelo.org\/about\/<\/a>. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nOn each ride, we'll assure new trike riders of our concern over safety with a review of group ride basics. (what's a sweep?) Each ride will have an experienced ride leader and an assigned sweep.<br \/>\r\n","start_location":"Start Location Varies","unprefixed_start_location":"Start Location Varies","pace":"Leisurely (7-9 mph)","terrain":"Flat","distance":"Moderate","ride_leader":"Phil Gagnon","phone_number":"541-488-4289","email":"philgagnon13@gmail.com","time":"Start time Varies","date":{"timestamp":1632034740,"formatted":"Saturday, Sep 18","midnightTimestamp":1631948400,"dayOfWeek":"Saturday"}}
Siskiyou Velo Trikers Saturday Ride
Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
Moderate Miles, Leisurely (7-9 mph), Flat
Contact: Phil Gagnon - 541-488-4289
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{"id":674,"title":"Brisk Ride","description":"Brisk rides are for strong riders who want to ride at a brisk *average pace, with occasional sprints, and brisk climbs. The route and starting point will vary - expect some climbing and, in fact, on most days, a lot. Riders should know how to make repairs. Riders are expected to review online and understand the planned route. The Brisk group is NOT a no-drop group, slower riders are discouraged. <br \/>\r\n*Average Speeds \u2013 The speeds listed are average speeds maintained for the entire ride, not the minimum or maximum speeds. To maintain the average ride speed, riders will ride far faster and far slower at times. While not required, a cycle-computer is helpful to judge average speed. In some situations, leaders may feel the conditions justify a slower average minimum speed.","start_location":"Start Location Varies","unprefixed_start_location":"Start Location Varies","pace":"Brisk (>18 mph)","terrain":"Hilly","distance":"50+","ride_leader":"Dennis Cramer","phone_number":"541-773-5804 ","email":"scramer5804@charter.net","time":"Start time Varies","date":{"timestamp":1632034740,"formatted":"Saturday, Sep 18","midnightTimestamp":1631948400,"dayOfWeek":"Saturday"}}
Brisk Ride
Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
50+ Miles, Brisk (>18 mph), Hilly
Contact: Dennis Cramer - 541-773-5804
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Monday, Sep 20
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{"id":676,"title":"Monday Coffee Ride","description":"The ride includes moderate to brisk riders who travel along a fairly flat route from Phoenix to Jacksonville. The route includes mostly lower volume roads without shoulders or those with moderate traffic with moderately wide shoulders. The exception is on ODOT's OR238 (i.e. Hanley Road) where there are no shoulders and the volumes are moderate. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/19152561\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/19152561<\/a><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n","start_location":"Meet at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oNb33UeC755DmBmd8\">Colver Park in Phoenix<\/a>","unprefixed_start_location":"<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oNb33UeC755DmBmd8\">Colver Park in Phoenix<\/a>","pace":"Moderate \/ Brisk (14 - 18+ mph)","terrain":"Some Hills","distance":"25-30","ride_leader":"Dennis Cramer","phone_number":" 541-773-5804","email":"scramer5804@charter.net","formatted_time":{"hour":"9","minutes":"00","meridiem":"am"},"time":"9:00am","date":{"timestamp":1632153600,"formatted":"Monday, Sep 20","midnightTimestamp":1632121200,"dayOfWeek":"Monday"}}
Monday Coffee Ride
9:00am: Meet at Colver Park in Phoenix
25-30 Miles, Moderate / Brisk (14 - 18+ mph), Some Hills
Contact: Dennis Cramer - 541-773-5804
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Tuesday, Sep 21
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Siskiyou Velo Trikers Tuesday Ride
Start time Varies: Start Location Varies
Moderate Miles, Leisurely (7-9 mph), Flat
Contact: Phil Gagnon - 541-488-4289
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