Several years back driving to the cottage NE of Orillia ON a cyclist club was holding an event. The moto was “share and safety”.
The big term here is “SHARE” which they did not. We got stuck behind them in a section of road in which passing is not allowed because sight lines are poor (double yellow line) which is fine respect the cyclists “share and safety” even though they were riding in 2 groups about 40 to 50 cyclists each, in 4 and 5 abreast, with no escort vehicles basically taking a whole lane, ok......share as a driver.....safety as a cyclist ????.
When the brief pass opportunities came (passing zones) and they were clear (no incoming cars) several of the cyclist would now ride 6 to 8 abreast completely blocking both lanes. This went on for about 15km at which point a line of cars built up behind them.
Finally I leaned on the horn at a passing zone to get by share and safety (means get the f&$@ out of the way in a passing zone and stop blocking you dumb asses). If I had a dash cam I would have posted the video of how to get killed on a cycle because you can’t share and follow the road rules and followed up with have dangerous charges laid against the cyclists.
I am a cyclist so I am concerned about drivers hence my wait, however, if you are going to block the cars and put yourself in danger “Darwin will eventually reward you by putting you on his list”
Drivers.....remember, the guidelines say cyclist must be given 1/2 a lane.
Cyclists.....remember for cars to share, you “MUST” follow the same rules that the cars do (this is law) to be respected. You don’t, respect and sharing goes out the window.
If sharing doesn’t happen the cyclist should remember your (cyclist) error or the drivers error........the cyclist always loses.
Little dig at bad cyclists, pedestrians are given the same rights as you, don’t forget you are now in position of the car and must follow the same rules.
Be safe, ride smart, not all drivers care! Don’t be a cyclist that causes a driver not to care by riding stupid.