Bicyclist/RV Death
Just read this am: clicky Having just come back from 3 weeks on 2 lane Idaho and Montana roads, I feel for the rider and his family, but also for the RV driver. 2 lanes, curves, and bikes = pro...
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westernrvparkowner wrote:
This is a time I wish I knew of a good Cycling forum so I can read all the posts that are the polar opposite of these. The one thing that is inarguable is that the laws of physics win against the laws of government. 150lb biker vs 30,000lb RV is not a fair fight. Doesn't really matter to the biker who was legally at fault, physics won.
Outstanding point and well stated!
That reminds me of what I do whenever walking in town, during which of course the law reads that "pedestrians have the right of way": I never "assume my right of way" when walking around traffic, and as such always do my best to let the multi-thousand pound vehicle(s) keep moving while I stop and wait for the vehicle(s). It's way, way easier for me to stop than a vehicle.
IMHO, cyclists should ride around traffic the same way and with the same attitude - I know I did when I used to ride my bike across town to college centuries ago.
