So many bike stories!

[nice gaijin]

I would think that most bikers choose to ride a bicycle because it's cheaper or more convenient for them, rather then out of some philanthropic desire to keep the streets from becoming congested.

I like to bike, and applaud those who choose to ride a bicycle, but unattentive riders are dangerous no matter where they are. Bikes shouldn't "own" anything other than bike-specific lanes; they have to share the roads with cars, and the sidewalks with pedestrians. Any other attitude is rude and selfish, and a recipe for disaster.

 

[Tyshepp]

I would think that most bikers choose to ride a bicycle because it's cheaper or more convenient for them, rather then out of some philanthropic desire to keep the streets from becoming congested.

I like to bike, and applaud those who choose to ride a bicycle, but unattentive riders are dangerous no matter where they are. Bikes shouldn't "own" anything other than bike-specific lanes; they have to share the roads with cars, and the sidewalks with pedestrians. Any other attitude is rude and selfish, and a recipe for disaster.

Just staten the facts ma'am. If you don't think the bikes own the road just ask anyone that has ever hit one with a car.

 

[nice gaijin]

wouldn't a bike getting hit by a car be proof enough that they don't own the roads? Or are you talking about litigation after the fact? I've been hit by cars when I'm on my bike and so has several friends of mine; I don't see your point.

Also, you might notice that the symbol under my name says male; please don't call me "ma'am."

 

[Tyshepp]

wouldn't a bike getting hit by a car be proof enough that they don't own the roads? Or are you talking about litigation after the fact? I've been hit by cars when I'm on my bike and so has several friends of mine; I don't see your point.

Also, you might notice that the symbol under my name says male; please don't call me "ma'am."

No problemo sir. My point is if you hit a bike or scooter (or absolutely worse a kid) here in Japan, you will probably never get out of debt. Yes sir, they own the road.