It was nighttime on a poorly lit street. I was slowly pulling out of a street parking spot. You sped by on your bicycle and yelled at me for not noticing you (you then proceeded to run a red light – awesome). What do you expect to happen when you have NO LIGHTS anywhere on your bike? Vehicles have lights for a reason. Do us all a favour and get some lights for you vehicle, because one night you’re going to get hit and it won’t be because a driver didn’t look for you, it will be because you were wearing an invisibility cloak made out of stupidity. —Nighttime Driver
This article appears in Aug 25-31, 2011.
I fucking love it when people wear all black at night and expect random people to see them.
Like in front of MSVU — they’re wearing all black and don’t press the cross button and yell at the cars when they don’t stop for them.
Douchecanoes.
Another dark and stormy night bitch……….fml
Cyclist is a future Darwin Awards recipient, no doubt.
By far my biggest gripe about my so called fellow cyclists….
@ Cranky: I agree. I was almost taken out by a cyclist who rode along the sidewalk, through the crowd at lunchtime. The knob had one of those SET (copyright head-nod to he/she who coined the term) smiles on her face as people jumped out of the way. Some people, I tells ya….
I too enjoy the ones who dress all in black and walk around at night and can’t figure out why people can’t see them.
Geniuses, all of them.
I agree with PK, I don’t know why more are not run over by the Mount, especially on nights when it’s raining, even the 50km speed limit isn’t going to help them when they get hit, maybe a overpass walk way would help.
screw the cyclists…
as long as you can see the important obstacles to avoid….
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT…
Fuck sakes just wear one of these:
http://www.abcsafetymart.com/high_visibili…
I’m sure you can get doggie/kitty sized.
There’s a guy who gets on the 16 on saturdays and puts his bike on the rack and only goes two stops and he wears one DURING THE DAY.
Safety is his number one priority.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jgo6O_e8NtA/TPRl…
UGG I can’t stand this either! I used to live in hipster central and I just don’t understand why they won’t just get lights on their bike or at least one fucking little thing that reflects!
ooh, that’s right mel, youse a southern gal now
And I bet the idiot wasn’t wearing a helmet either. I see (almost too late) these self-entitled twats. I wonder where they stole the bikes from
OP, if the cyclist had hit you, it would be easy to fight in Court. Cyclist wore dark clothing, had no lights on their bike (or any effort to make him/herself visible to vehicles), and a poorly lit street. Hopefully that dumb fuck cyclist gets knocked off by a garbage truck…..at least then the driver only has to scrap the cyclist off the road and throw him in the back with the rest of the trash.
Yeah, like the time the dumb fuck cyclist was killed by the dump truck near the bridge on North St. Stupid fuck. Go fuck yourself, seb.
i remember that _ranky and i remember his name too
A childhood friend actually had a garbage truck roll over her car and kill her. They had to run DNA tests to identify her.
So fuck you, sebastard.
painy getting any riding in this summer? the past while has actually been good riding…
everyday but that’s because we’re car free for the time being. i city ride mostly but i’ve got a 52 tooth so i can keep up with the traffic
speaking of riding….
http://www.wharfratrally.com/
I canna wait….
Oooh my aunt and uncle go to that, I believe. My uncle has a bitchin’ hog.
Nice! You going to that zZz? I’m heading down for the day on Saturday. (sadly, I don’t have a bike yet so, I’ll be driving my car.) BTW, anyone looking for a good used car, I have one for sale. All proceeds go towards me finally getting my motorcycle. lol
This looks like a good time.
What type of bike are you looking at, avast?
what kinda car you trying to unload clint?
tell me … please say anything but a harley….
with ferrari, you can have the best of both worlds…
http://uphaa.com/uploads/567/motorcycle-ca…
don’t forget kitty’ll be there too. can’t miss her.
http://lowcountrybikers.com/wp-content/upl…
My burger bike!
<3
I’m heading down there this weekend as well. Should be a good time.
lmao…nice buns kitty lol
I really want something different, ultimately. Although, I’ve resigned myself to the fact that the practicality may win out over style. I’ve fallen in love with cafe racers and have really been digging on the whole subculture of the ’50’s and ’60’s (Mods vs the Rockers) and it’s modern resurgence so, I would ultimately love to get a Triumph Thruxton 900
http://www.musicswapshoppe.com/images/triu…
I know the purists out there will argue that authentic cafe racers were basically standard bikes modified by their owners and that I would be labelled a poser. Meh. If I buy this one, all the hard work is done and if I did want to add modifications, there is a huge aftermarket parts industry out there. Plus, the bike is British so at least the origins would remain true.
Barring that, I like the look and feel of the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom SE:
http://image.motorcyclistonline.com/f/3542…
I’ve had my license for just over 2 years now and STILL no bike. By the time I get the fundage together, my mind will probably change about a dozen times lol. I am not a fan of Harley. Never have been. They make a good product but I think they are way over-hyped and the whole “It’s not a real bike unless it’s a Harley” mentality just bugs the shit out of me to no end.
Do you ride zZz or PK,? If so, what? (I mean besides your pimpin’ burger bike lol)
PG- 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R 4 door. Black. 130,000km but brand spanking new engine installed at around the 100k mark. (Thank God for extended warranties). 5 speed auto, power doors, windows, mirrors, trunk, sunroof. Rockford Fosgate factory stereo with subwoofer (Rooo) if that means anything to anyone. New alternator, new brakes, soon to be new O2 sensor, aluminum rims w/ summer tires. Also comes w/ winter rims and tires. Excellent running little car and in very good shape.
If they were dressed in black from head to toe on a bike, maybe they were Navy SEALS going eco-friendly?
Nah, only thing I ride is the bus, avast.
My family is very bike friendly, though. My other uncle regularly comes down from ontario on his bike. The first uncle I mentioned bought a bike without consultation with my aunt. She was livid, but one ride on it and she was hooked. 🙂
nice avast but i do love the standards…vroom vroom. i need a bigger ride for the hell hound
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/hon…
woot! there may be quite a few out there, but I’ll have the brain bucket with the flaming skull on it.
That’s a terrible way to talk about your hubby, PG! (j/k) Yeah, it’s been a great car but the one downfall is the backseat area is pretty cramped. (The seat itself is plenty big, but next to zero leg room) I haven’t officially put it on the market yet as I have to do a few things to it first but, it would make a perfect first car or winter driver for someone. The new engine makes it practically a brand new car.
DO you have your own bike, zed?
Cool ride zZz! Fairly light with a big engine, I bet she’ll scoot! I’ll be sure to keep an eye out for you when I’m up there saturday. Geez, if ‘Tron goes and PK go, we could have a mini-impromptu summit! Bacon wrapped scallops are on you. lol
should be easy to spot… only be 30 000 people or so…
🙂
SO amped it’s not funny. Haven’t rode since last year…
bike’s been rebuild from ground up and cleaned and shined enough the pope could eat off it.
Sooo what your saying is no bacon wrapped scallops? Damn!
Should be a good time. It will be my first time there. I’m just going to check out the rides and to experience the atmosphere. Have a good (safe) ride.
that’s the goal… and if you can find me… we can grab a bite and gawk.
though if you hear of tragedy at the rally and notice I no longer post…
tell bird to close my account for me.
You’ll have to wear some special hat or badge, guys, so you’ll know who the other is! LOLZ
I’d go but my burger bike is in the shop. Donarious was hungry and tried to eat it.
here’s one http://www.bestoday.com.au/sick/archives/i…