April 28th, 2013, 11:10 AM | #1 |
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*Target Locked On* Engaging
Not sure if you guys seen this but... target fixation much?
Sidenote: Think if he would have ducked and hugged the tank he might have just plowed through them? the bike obviously didn't care they were there and the only reason he got hit off is because he was sitting up straight and the cyclists body hit his. |
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April 28th, 2013, 11:17 AM | #2 |
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And they say you can't get two birds with one stone...
Poor cyclists... |
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April 28th, 2013, 11:20 AM | #3 |
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Ya, just saw this vid earlier in the morning. hope those cyclists are ok
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April 28th, 2013, 11:21 AM | #4 |
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IMO Kinda both parties fault. This particular road has crashes all the time (based on this guys YouTube channel) because of it's sharp corners and bad pavement. Which means the rider was taking a risk going there int he first place, but why in the world would these cyclist choose to go on this road... Seems like a stupid death wish to me.
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April 28th, 2013, 11:29 AM | #5 |
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Ha, pricks.
Motorbike should of stayed behind before finding a safe passing point on a straight road rather than buzz them, cyclists should probably wear more than a helmet and lycra, elbow pads and gloves people! |
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April 28th, 2013, 11:31 AM | #6 |
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I don't understand most cyclists, not that this is related to the video. They have a strange notion that the road was made for them and other vehicles have to make room. It's funny because in other countries its the opposite, the bigger vehicle is king and you have to move or else, even pedestrians. But yeah, it was obviously the motorcycles fault.
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April 28th, 2013, 11:34 AM | #7 |
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Yeah definitely both parties. Who do those cyclists think they are enjoying a beautiful road on a gorgeous day?
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April 28th, 2013, 11:40 AM | #9 |
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That's the point, it's not a beautiful road. It's a deadly well know crashing spot for motorcycles and cars alike. I'm not saying It's all their fault but when you swim with sharks...
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April 28th, 2013, 11:43 AM | #10 |
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Technically no, because that road wasn't made for them. Not sure about in Cali but here in FL you are supposed to ride in a bike lane on a paved road, this road doesn't have one. I bet there's plenty of bike trails around this area.
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April 28th, 2013, 11:48 AM | #11 |
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They are a vehicle. Legally, if there's no specific bicycle lane or even just a white line painted on the road, the cyclist is just supposed to stay right and allow faster traffic to pass. They are considered slow traffic. Same as a slow car.
So yes, bicycles have as much right to a public roadway as any car, motorcycle, pickup, semi, or tractor. |
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April 28th, 2013, 12:19 PM | #13 |
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I was just about to share this vid..lol. There are many arguments for and against. The MC rider screwed up big time for starters. I personally feel it's dangerous for any bicyclist to be on a road like that with no bike lane. There should be laws in place. Yes they are protected by law..Yes they are considered as another vehicle but if they can't keep up with traffic then they don't belong on these roads because it endangers them and other motorists. Think about Freeway laws for scooters..here in Ca. They have to be 150cc and up because otherwise they could not do the min speed limit thus endangering people on the freeway. I personally have more common sense and common courtesy than to ride a bicycle in a place that could inpead traffic. And for anyone that thinks I'm hating on cyclist cause I ride MC. All I have to say is I have been a road cyclist and I have been hit by a car. In short..the State needs to prohibit bicycles on these narrow roads or put in bike lanes....oh, and riders should have better experience before attempting canyons..lol.
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April 28th, 2013, 12:37 PM | #14 |
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The cyclists were all the way to the right when newbie mcnewberson decides to crash into BOTH!
One person is at fault here. |
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April 28th, 2013, 01:23 PM | #17 |
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April 28th, 2013, 01:31 PM | #18 |
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I think that the cyclists should have been going faster. It seemed like they were going über slow. But we also don't know if they were tired. Who knows how long they were riding for therefore we cannot honestly say they were totally at fault. Also, that motorcyclist messed up big time. He should have been going slower(even though he was going slow to begin with) and probably shouldn't have been on the road in the first place. So I think the motorcyclist more than the cyclists is at fault. But it hope everyone turns out ok nonetheless.
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April 28th, 2013, 02:06 PM | #19 |
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I'm a cyclist in addition to riding a motorcycle and even though I'm allowed to, I choose not to ride on roads like that one... Cause I'm paranoid of stuff like this happening.
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April 28th, 2013, 02:13 PM | #20 | |
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Actually, there is no 10MPH under the speed limit law in California. The "Impeding Traffic" law states:
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April 28th, 2013, 03:03 PM | #21 |
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Good thing the cyclist was ATGATT (by cyclist standard) otherwise he would have been dead with that head vs pavement match up.
Fault vise clearly it's 100% on the motorcylist. But as a cyclist, I would not choose to ride on that road, ever. |
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April 28th, 2013, 03:35 PM | #22 |
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100% motorcyclist faul. Bicycles were were they should be.
Ass hole motercycle rider with no control over his own bike. I hope he goes to jail. |
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April 28th, 2013, 05:15 PM | #24 |
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What? Bicyclists' fault for going too slow? You'd be tired too hitting those canyons. Get outta here with that...
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watched it and got angry, sorry.
Target fixation was the cause. We all own the road and we all have the right to occupy the piece of road we are in. The cycles were very respectfully riding as far to the side as they could safely ride, leaving plenty of room for motorcycles in control of their bikes to pass. If 10 mph under applied on this road then cycles would be banned and that is not the case. |
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April 28th, 2013, 05:53 PM | #26 |
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I'm angered by people who think that bicyclists only belong in bike lanes or trails, and I rarely ride one.
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The only roads I've seen that carry maximum and minimum speeds are multi-lane, limited access freeways. THOSE are roads that bicycles are not permitted on. FYI: I cycle on back roads. I run on back roads. I also do both of that in busy city streets during rush hour. Not once has a police officer stopped me on a state route (that I live on) for doing 15-20 mph in the 35 section or the 45 section. The cyclists should have likely picked a less busy time to ride that fun canyon road. |
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April 28th, 2013, 08:02 PM | #29 |
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there's a hot chick in the video.....
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April 28th, 2013, 11:08 PM | #30 |
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Definitely the motorcyclists fault. I got no problem with bicycles so long as they aren't riding in the middle of the road and riding off to the side. Those bikers were doing what they were supposed to. Almost hit a dude one day since he felt it was a great idea to ride right in the middle of the road in a blind corner. But I'm always cautious enough around those situations.
Ah Kenpachi is right haha
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April 29th, 2013, 06:05 AM | #31 |
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I deal with them every day.
I have lived all around the country and I must say, the majority of mass drivers aren't that bad. It's just that there's a good number of them who have complete disregard for all rules of the road. I usually just shake my head and let them go on their rushed way, I'd rather have them in front of me than behind me. Just the other day I was being tailgated on a 25 mph residential street, waved the guy around me (talking on his cell), and 1/2 mile down the road I found him standing outside of his car, he just rear-ended someone at a stop sign. I gave him the thumbs up and kept on riding. their complete anger towards bicyclists just pisses me off though, I've seen drivers intentionally swerve at bicyclists in their gigantic SUV's to try and prove some point. I've called a few into the police, not sure what they do with that info, knowing the police in the area, probably nothing. |
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April 29th, 2013, 08:27 AM | #33 |
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WTF!!!!! Rotten luck and the chick needs to pull up her pants.
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Was just about to share this video. Good thing I looked for it here first.
100% the motorcyclists fault. I don't get why people hate bicyclists so much. Get a life. Many of us who ride motorcycles also ride bicycles. And this is exactly why I wear a helmet every time I ride my bicycle! |
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Maybe the cameraman should be included as well? A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don't know where I am." The woman below replied, "You're in a hot air balloon hovering approximately 30 feet above the ground. You're between 40 and 41 degrees North latitude and between 59 and 60 degrees West longitude." "You must be an engineer," said the balloonist. "I am," replied the woman, "how did you know?" "Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is, technically correct, but I've no idea what to make of your information, and the fact is I'm still lost. Frankly, you've not been much help at all. If anything, you've delayed my trip." The woman below responded, "You must be in Management." "I am," replied the balloonist, "but how did you know?" "Well," said the woman, "you don't know where you are or where you're going. You have risen to where you are due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise which you've no idea how to keep, and you expect people beneath you to solve your problems. The fact is you are in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now, somehow, it's my fault."
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If you can't maintain control of your bike because someone on the side of the road taking pictures or strutting around with their pants around their knees, it is still your fault.
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Anybody who thinks cyclists were doing something wrong here is a retard. There's absolutely no excuse for what that noob biker did. Stab the fu*king brake and eat the fu*cking asphalt if you have to but don't hit a pedestrian or a cyclist that's just plain f'ed up.
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I'm glad to see that all parties involved were ok.
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Now, if that was Tiff in the video I would wholeheartedly agree with you but it's not. So let her be!
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