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Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« on: May 31, 2011, 02:30:17 PM »
have no business being there IMHO. They make it "very dangerous" for motorcyclists especially, we tend to hit the blind curves pretty quickly, and many of the tunnels are extremely hard to see in to begin with. I had my fair share of almost creaming a few, and I think it is very unfair for the rest of us. The cyclists are putting our lives and their lives in danger by just being there. There needs to be a few rules that need to be created/enforced by the Rangers "my opinion of course".

1. HIGH VIZ CLOTHING ISN'T AN OPTION
2. FLASHING/STROBING RED REAR LIGHT "NOT AN OPTION"
3. A RIDING CURFEW OF LETS SAY 8-11 am "NOT AN OPTION"

Just a few of my humble suggestions, and I could care less if anybody disagrees with me or not.
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2011, 03:05:35 PM »
Hi Pokey, are you referring to "bicyclist ??

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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2011, 03:07:05 PM »
I totally agree, but we may get a few differing opinions, I see though that you COULDN'T care less. ;D
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2011, 03:09:25 PM »
Hi Pokey, are you referring to "bicyclist ??

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Sure, they are similar I reckon.....................    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycling
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2011, 03:10:52 PM »
I totally agree, but we may get a few differing opinions, I see though that you COULDN'T care less. ;D

Only "couldn't care less" if somebody doesn't agree with me. ;)
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2011, 05:05:00 PM »
I told you so.... ;)
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2011, 05:20:55 PM »
I think I understand what you're saying but I'm sure the cagers would like many restrictions for motorcyclists too.
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2011, 05:42:36 PM »
I think I understand what you're saying but I'm sure the cagers would like many restrictions for motorcyclists too.

Like most of the non Harley riders that actually exceed 40 mph? The only times I ever "pretty much" used my brakes was when I stopped, or after I blew by slow cages or Hog riders that were putting along. The BRP is a motorcyclists dream, cars and bicycles are just a nuisance. :banghead:
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2011, 05:43:07 PM »
I told you so.... ;)

Nah.....you just reminded me is all. 8)
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2011, 05:47:25 PM »
I saw ALLOT of C14's on the parkway, just goes to show how awesome a bike it is!!!!!! :thumbs:
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2011, 09:38:13 PM »
Only "couldn't care less" if somebody doesn't agree with me. ;)
Wow! Sorry Brian, some good points but have to disagree with you on that one. But you and I both know that you're totally unreasonable.  ;D ;)
How was your trip? (besides all those pesky and annoying cyclists)
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2011, 04:40:46 AM »
I didn't miss him....I missed his avatar, though.
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2011, 07:21:41 AM »
I'm sure the forum has been kinda blah without me here, and I too am glad my avatar is working now.........."thanks Jim and Rick"! :hail:

I just gotta comment on my Baldwin saddle, that saddle is worth every penny. My rear end never felt so good after a big trip.
 
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2011, 07:54:35 AM »
Intriguing. So motorhomes and buses are ok, but bicycles are not? Personally I'd rather zing by a bicycle without having to change lanes than chug behind a motorhome for a while waiting for a place to pass.

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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #14 on: June 02, 2011, 08:17:02 AM »
Like most of the non Harley riders that actually exceed 40 mph? The only times I ever "pretty much" used my brakes was when I stopped, or after I blew by slow cages or Hog riders that were putting along. The BRP is a motorcyclists dream, cars and bicycles are just a nuisance. :banghead:

Yep, that 'freedom' thing can sure be inconvenient at times...  :P

Somehow I doubt you would want the same restrictions you desire for others, placed on you... 
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #15 on: June 02, 2011, 10:01:04 AM »
Intriguing. So motorhomes and buses are ok, but bicycles are not? Personally I'd rather zing by a bicycle without having to change lanes than chug behind a motorhome for a while waiting for a place to pass.

Confession: I'm also a bicyclist just back from a week bicycling the Dordogne. Was treated very well by other drivers, 2 wheels or 4.

Kind of hard to miss a motorhome or bus that is in front of you or in a tunnel, cyclists however are not easy to see at many times. Many of the cyclists are also taking up allot of the lane, which makes it difficult "for cars" to pass by them.
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #16 on: June 02, 2011, 10:01:59 AM »
Yep, that 'freedom' thing can sure be inconvenient at times...  :P

Somehow I doubt you would want the same restrictions you desire for others, placed on you...

Yes it most certainly can be. :P
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #17 on: June 02, 2011, 10:08:09 AM »
If they stay single file and stay to the right I have no problem with 'cyclists'.   But on the BRP, when they are in a group, they like to ride side by side (not all but a significant number do).  The problem with the parkway, unless you can see through the apex, there's always the possibility of something being around the corner so typically the group I ride with (Between the Sheetz gang), rides during the week instead of weekends and holidays.  Less stressful that way and we have few issues with 'cyclists', motor homes, sight seeing cages, cruisers, and rangers (have had a few flash their lights at me...I wonder why?).
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Re: Cyclist's on the Blue Ridge Parkway.............
« Reply #18 on: June 02, 2011, 12:59:43 PM »
If they stay single file and stay to the right I have no problem with 'cyclists'.   But on the BRP, when they are in a group, they like to ride side by side (not all but a significant number do).  The problem with the parkway, unless you can see through the apex, there's always the possibility of something being around the corner so typically the group I ride with (Between the Sheetz gang), rides during the week instead of weekends and holidays.  Less stressful that way and we have few issues with 'cyclists', motor homes, sight seeing cages, cruisers, and rangers (have had a few flash their lights at me...I wonder why?).

Yup I agree 100 percent with you, and last time I ride the BRP during the week and it was awesome. Doing it on Memorial weekend hasn't been my best idea I must admit, but that was when my buddy could take off work. Only saw 3 rangers the entire trip, and they were all busy giving out tickets. 8)
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