Discrimination and Loss of "freedom of movement" for poor and disabled

[fossyant]

OK, just to fill folks in and keep the thread on 'subject'

I've checked out the OP's intro thread an another post and one about falling off.

This is my summary.

The op is a disabled cyclist in the States (bear in mind local traffic laws vary between states). Great we say, well done for keeping mobile.

He does state in one post that 'his style' of cycling is considered against the law - so I can assume the universal pavement cycling, possible jumping traffic lights, cycling where cycling is not permissable (i.e. within a shopping mall ?). The law is the law though

That said, there has been no consideration of how cycling on the pavement may be a danger to pedestrians, but being in the States, no-one walks anywhere, they all drive

The OP does seem concerned about driving standards - not everyone is out to get you, just 1% at most, and they are just as bad for all road users.

You mention an experienced cyclist getting knocked off - well yes it does happen, and hosiptal visits are rare, but do happen, as for killed, very very rare.

Now we all are of the opinion from your posts that you think you should be able to cycle just about where ever you feel, and I think this is the point of your post. Laws are put into place to protect all road users - blanket rules so everyone knows what they should do and should not, it also gives you some legal protection in the event you were involved in an accident with another road user.

I really do think you are preaching to the wrong audience.

 

[Christopher]

What bike do you ride D R?
Do you have a separate modified bike for your deer hunting?

Is this you?

That's no good! Where do you put the kill? Dead-deer croggie?
OT: I have rellies in Wisconsin. In deer season, y'all have the guns in the trunk of the Pontiac, the beer on the back seat and the dead deer tied onto the car somewheres so it doesn't bleed all over the inside. And the dead glassy eyes freak out other people. NB I haven't done any of this, just observed it.

 

[Mugshot]

That's no good! Where do you put the kill? Dead-deer croggie?
OT: I have rellies in Wisconsin. In deer season, y'all have the guns in the trunk of the Pontiac, the beer on the back seat and the dead deer tied onto the car somewheres so it doesn't bleed all over the inside. And the dead glassy eyes freak out other people. NB I haven't done any of this, just observed it.

I've done the dead glassy eyed thing a fair few times, that was thanks to the beer which I've done too, although not on the back seat.

 

[Ajay]

That's no good! Where do you put the kill? Dead-deer croggie?
OT: I have rellies in Wisconsin. In deer season, y'all have the guns in the trunk of the Pontiac, the beer on the back seat and the dead deer tied onto the car somewheres so it doesn't bleed all over the inside. And the dead glassy eyes freak out other people. NB I haven't done any of this, just observed it.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

Cleats have slipped out - too much float.

 

[Arjimlad]

Interesting set of aero-bars you have there...

 

[4F]

Nice

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

View attachment 13331

Nice

Coo - you could impale cakes on these and chomp as you cycle.

 

[4F]

Coo - you could impale cakes on these and chomp as you cycle.

Wouldn't fancy going over the bars on those.... However they have a matching helmet for added safety

 

[Oldspice]

Wouldn't fancy going over the bars on those.... However they have a matching helmet for added safety View attachment 13332

You just had to turn it into a helmet thread

 

[Hitchington]

Think I'm going to end up hiding behind the sofa. Things haven't been this scary since Tom Baker was Doctor Who!

Is there room for another!?

 

[roadrash]

it will bebefore i know what he's on about

 

[EltonFrog]

I wonder if Juan Jose Mendez has similar concerns? I somehow doubt it, he just rides his bike.

 

[Shaun]

I've edited a couple of posts and would ask that whatever you think - please be civil.

Thanks,
Shaun

 

[RWright]

I have visited Minnesota and have thought what a great place it would be to ride bicycles I saw miles and miles of paved and unpaved bicycle and snowmobile trails that you can ride bikes on during spring, summer and fall, I guess winter too if you like riding in deep snow. Minnesota was voted best trails state in the union and is near the very top in bicycle friendly states.

I have also read and been told that Minnesota has one of the most liberal state welfare systems in the USA. If he is having problems there he would really hate life in other states.

I have not read all the OP posts as they are too long and rambling for me and I am bad about writing long post. I think someone might be jerking our chain.