Dave Fisher is obviously one of our communities cyclists who thinks he owns the road, and that any type of bike/car altercation is always the car drivers fault. Thanks for the great comment Fred Duckles, you hit the nail right on the head!!! Have any of our bicycle riders ever noticed that when you pass a motorcycle 99% of them have their headlight on? The reason for this is to help other drivers see them because they realize that their motorcycle is relatively small, and sometimes difficult to see. Maybe it would be wise to make an effort to make yourselves easier to see while on your bicycles.
All this will do is give the cops one more reason to target the ones behind the wheel. All this bicycle stuff is a total crock of poo--when was the last time anyone saw a bicyclist being harassed about breaking the laws??? Take a drive out Twentymile road any day of the week and check out all the moron Tour-De-France wannabes that ride two, three, even four abreast, it absolutely amazes me that more people on bikes aren't killed around here. I have a question, is there something written on the paperwork when you cyclists get those flashy outfits that have "sponsors" names plastered all over them that states the following: When wearing this uniform, you must, under any and all circumstances ride your bicycle in the middle of the road and pretend that you and your fellow cyclists own the road you are peddling on, and to hell with everyone else? That being said, there are some very responsible riders out there that try and do the right thing, but the number of morons highly outweighs the responsible ones. If this county is in such a financial crunch, then why not start writing citations to the cyclists when breaking the law? Thank you for reading my rant, and remember, drive slowly, there may be a bicycle in the middle of the road.
The current laws that apply to cyclists are very rarely enforced, so why make new laws? However, if these new laws were enforced it would definately make things safer for everyone involved.
Here's my take on the whole tax issue. It is an absolute ripoff to register a car, truck, rv, etc. in this county/state. Now they are also planning on raising the registration fees, so if we need to treat the bicycles as "slow moving vehicles", and they have the same rights as a vehicle, then why isn't there a state mandated registration process the cyclists have to go through? If we want to use our boats, or ride our ATV's/dirt bikes/UTV's there is a registration sticker that must be purchased. The cyclists should have to buy a license, or other type of registration!!!
Has anyone ever seen the movie Funny Farm with Chevy Chase? The Sheriff in this movie rides around in a taxi cab because he doesn't have a license. Routt County = Funny Farm!!!! Let's not forget that as a community Mr. Wall can be removed from office if we all come together and start the necessary procedures. Routt County is a laughingstock in the law enforcement community.
old_town, how did you know that was me flipping you the bird and calling you gay??? Just kidding...But seriously, it seems that the ignorant bicyclers are everywhere. Hopefully someday this won't be an issue.
Why does it matter if they narrow the "bike" lanes, none of the idiots ride on the shoulder anyway. Way too often there will be a pack of Tour De France wannabes riding 2,3,4 abreast and could care less if there are vehicles coming at them or not. What about the high dollar bike path in town? The cops need to start ticketing the cyclists that don't obey the rules, but have you ever seen a bike pulled over by a cop?????
Cyclist collides with car, has minor injuries
Dave Fisher is obviously one of our communities cyclists who thinks he owns the road, and that any type of bike/car altercation is always the car drivers fault.
Thanks for the great comment Fred Duckles, you hit the nail right on the head!!!
Have any of our bicycle riders ever noticed that when you pass a motorcycle 99% of them have their headlight on? The reason for this is to help other drivers see them because they realize that their motorcycle is relatively small, and sometimes difficult to see. Maybe it would be wise to make an effort to make yourselves easier to see while on your bicycles.
August 25, 2009 at 4:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Police: Stolen Superman recovered
Well now, we can all see where the cops priorities are around here. If they would only put as much effort into enforcing the bicycle laws.
August 11, 2009 at 11:58 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Colorado bicyclists gain new road rules
All this will do is give the cops one more reason to target the ones behind the wheel. All this bicycle stuff is a total crock of poo--when was the last time anyone saw a bicyclist being harassed about breaking the laws??? Take a drive out Twentymile road any day of the week and check out all the moron Tour-De-France wannabes that ride two, three, even four abreast, it absolutely amazes me that more people on bikes aren't killed around here. I have a question, is there something written on the paperwork when you cyclists get those flashy outfits that have "sponsors" names plastered all over them that states the following: When wearing this uniform, you must, under any and all circumstances ride your bicycle in the middle of the road and pretend that you and your fellow cyclists own the road you are peddling on, and to hell with everyone else? That being said, there are some very responsible riders out there that try and do the right thing, but the number of morons highly outweighs the responsible ones. If this county is in such a financial crunch, then why not start writing citations to the cyclists when breaking the law? Thank you for reading my rant, and remember, drive slowly, there may be a bicycle in the middle of the road.
August 6, 2009 at 12:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Ski area set to crack down
2strokesmoke said "condom" instead of condone. Funny. I think sickofitall stated it perfectly!
March 31, 2009 at 8:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Proposal worries cyclists
The current laws that apply to cyclists are very rarely enforced, so why make new laws? However, if these new laws were enforced it would definately make things safer for everyone involved.
March 31, 2009 at 11:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
2 cyclists hurt this month
Here's my take on the whole tax issue. It is an absolute ripoff to register a car, truck, rv, etc. in this county/state. Now they are also planning on raising the registration fees, so if we need to treat the bicycles as "slow moving vehicles", and they have the same rights as a vehicle, then why isn't there a state mandated registration process the cyclists have to go through? If we want to use our boats, or ride our ATV's/dirt bikes/UTV's there is a registration sticker that must be purchased. The cyclists should have to buy a license, or other type of registration!!!
March 25, 2009 at 1:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Peggy Watson: Save The Tugboat
Tear down the hippie infested piece of trash. If you wanna hear "good music", then go join the Rainbow Coalition.
July 20, 2008 at 3:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Wall found guilty of DWAI
Has anyone ever seen the movie Funny Farm with Chevy Chase? The Sheriff in this movie rides around in a taxi cab because he doesn't have a license. Routt County = Funny Farm!!!! Let's not forget that as a community Mr. Wall can be removed from office if we all come together and start the necessary procedures. Routt County is a laughingstock in the law enforcement community.
July 20, 2008 at 3:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Cyclists spurned
old_town, how did you know that was me flipping you the bird and calling you gay??? Just kidding...But seriously, it seems that the ignorant bicyclers are everywhere. Hopefully someday this won't be an issue.
June 25, 2008 at 10:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Cyclists spurned
Why does it matter if they narrow the "bike" lanes, none of the idiots ride on the shoulder anyway. Way too often there will be a pack of Tour De France wannabes riding 2,3,4 abreast and could care less if there are vehicles coming at them or not. What about the high dollar bike path in town? The cops need to start ticketing the cyclists that don't obey the rules, but have you ever seen a bike pulled over by a cop?????
June 25, 2008 at 8:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )