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July 12, 2008 at 7:07 pm #587474
glocsonMemberGet off the bike path unless you are on a bike!!! I don’t “really” want to run you people over. I’m going to put a cattle guard on the front of my fixie!
July 12, 2008 at 9:06 pm #631127
JanSParticipantand, we’re all gonna assume that you never, ever ride your bike in the pedestrian lane….right? :)
July 13, 2008 at 12:06 am #631128
barbMemberglocson does this mean that if a bicyclist is on the walking part I can throw a stick in their spokes?
July 13, 2008 at 12:41 am #631129
glocsonMemberBarb and JanS you don’t ride bikes do you? You are the ones lollygagging on the bike path aren’t you? When I said cattle guard on the front of my fixie it sounds like I hit a soft spot……
July 13, 2008 at 12:43 am #631130
glocsonMemberOh, and if I do ride on the pedestrian lane it’s because, ahem, certain types of people(JanS/Barb) are on the bike path…….
July 13, 2008 at 12:50 am #631131
JanSParticipantexcuse me, I don’t know you, and you don’t know me…so don’t assume things. I asked a question, and got attitude. I have tried to be nice in your previous complaints on this forum (and so far that’s all you have is complaints) Get to know us before you judge us. No, I wouldn’t think about walking in your precious bike path unless I was crossing the street.
Join in some of the other threads/meet-ups…in a positive manner. You might just find that you have an ally or two…
July 13, 2008 at 1:10 am #631132
AlParticipantglocson doesn’t represent all bicyclists. While I get annoyed sometimes with peds on a bike path, I’m sure peds (and sometimes I’m one of them) get annoyed with bicycles on shared paths, and I KNOW that auto drivers think the same of some bicyclists as well. No one is cattle, nor should they be treated as such. Mutual respect goes further than a bad attitude.
July 13, 2008 at 1:10 am #631133
cruiserMemberHmmm Glocie you drive a hummer right?
July 13, 2008 at 1:49 am #631134
KarlMemberHope our little piece of heaven doesn’t become as combative as say Green Lake…
July 13, 2008 at 2:58 am #631135
bcollinsMemberglocson…you can ride in the street if you are bothered by walkers. The fact is that I am a cyclist of sorts and it bothers me to have to dodge people in the bike lane at Alki. But another fact is…I can avoid the problem…in the street. So deal with it.
the other day I was harrassed by a person on skates who felt I shouldn’t be on the bike path with a 4 wheeled cycle (with my family). Too many self appointed authorities I say. Have a clue and understand who has the right of way…walkers. Yes it’s annoying, but it’s ALKI! People exist there.
(my rant is over)
July 13, 2008 at 3:12 am #631136
angelescrestParticipantIt is annoying, when it is so clearly marked as a bike lane. I’m generous in the summer–we need to share the beach–but in the winter I do snarl (quietly).
July 13, 2008 at 3:36 am #631137
bcollinsMemberangelcrest…thou art granted dispensation during the winter months.
July 13, 2008 at 3:14 pm #631138
walfredoMemberHalf the problem is that for us “walkers/runners” when we are on the walking path we get all jammed up b/c some people choose to socialize on it …
July 13, 2008 at 5:01 pm #631139
cruiserMemberYeah, God forbid people in Seattle stop and have a chat in one of the most beautiful spots in the city! Chill people
July 13, 2008 at 5:29 pm #631140
JoBParticipantisn’t that why people put little bells on their bikes.. to let other know they are comng through…
i am a walker who has trouble moving quickly… i am not making any unanticipated move:)
still.. i get blindsided by bicylists who expect me to somehow know they are coming when they rush up behind me.. and then get irritated when i don’t get out of their way…
a little bit of common sense and tolerance for other people’s needs would go a long way on most of these threads…
July 13, 2008 at 9:09 pm #631141
glocsonMemberOkay I know I was a little harsh. I don’t drive a Hummer, and I’m not a jerk. People just need to realize there is other people in their “little world” too, that might be trying to get by/out of it. So it’s bike vs. pedestrian combat up at Greenlake? Hmm, maybe I’ll drive my twin diesel engine powered Suburban monster truck with steam roller tires up there and see what I can get myself into. Anyone know where I can buy shoulder pads and a joust/Mad Max attire? Also again I know I was a little harsh and I almost apoligize. Maybe I will ride on the condo side of the street….with a chainsaw:(
July 13, 2008 at 9:23 pm #631142
glocsonMemberAnyone know of a good place to buy handlebar mounts for my chainsaws? I want one for each end of my bars…… I guess I won’t need a bell now! Just kidding. And yes I do have better things to be doing.
July 13, 2008 at 9:36 pm #631143
JanSParticipantwell, glocson, that’s a start :)
July 14, 2008 at 12:34 am #631144
JoBParticipanti personally think it would be fine if you would build a set into that cowcatcher.. then we could just join you:)
July 15, 2008 at 3:01 am #631145
CMPParticipantI agree with glocson completely on this one. I’ve hit people in the bike lane who are walking b/c they’re in my way and I don’t feel bad about it whatsoever. Pay attention and be considerate. My favorite was on a Saturday morning when four runners decided to take up the entire bike lane (heaven forbid they run single file) forcing me to ride through some crusty dog poop right as I got past them. I hope I sliced some up with my tire and it flung on them b/c they deserved it. And guess what? I run down on Alki too, but I stick to the pedestrian path or if I do get on the bike path, I stay far right, well out of anyone’s way.
On a similar note, I have a rant for a woman and her male passenger in a black BMW who found it necessary to stop me as I was riding my bike down Fauntleroy towards Lincoln Park today to tell me I ran through the red light at the 76 Station. Mind you, it’s a pedestrian light only, no intersection, and I slowed down to make sure I wasn’t going to run anyone over. I’m fully aware I did something illegal, but you acted like I ran a red light at a busy intersection causing a pile up. Mind your own f-ing business (just like I told you as you cut me off in the parking lot entrance) and get back in your car. Like I’d give you my driver’s license number too…I was riding my bike moron. Please don’t micro-manage bicyclists who are doing minor traffic infractions that hurt no one. If you had to deal with ferry traffic, you might do every thing you can to get a head start on cars that aren’t watching out for a harmless bicyclist. There, I feel much better now!
July 15, 2008 at 3:36 am #631146
WSJMemberI have to agree with glocson on this one also. No matter what time of the year, I find it annoying, and often dangerous with all of the people walking and/or standing in the bike lane. It’s a far more common occurence than finding a bicyclist on the sidewalk.
Similar to CMP’s experience, my favorite was a group of five mothers pushing strollers walking side-by-side, blocking the entire bike lane. When I pointed out that the bike lane was for bicycles, I was told to F***-off. Not the response I expected.
As for saying the bicyclists should just use the street, on Alki, with the cars cruising as slow as they do, the street is not very safe. The bike lane was put there for a reason, and many (myself included) use Alki avenue as the main route on their commute. They’re not just joyriding.
And bicyclists should obey all traffic laws. Running any red lights are illegal, even if done carefully, when no one is coming.
July 15, 2008 at 4:18 am #631147
bcollinsMemberCMP…wishes to donate his personal assets to anyone smart enough to sue him (after the bike rampage that is).
I find it funny that the last two posts take issue with self appointed police, while committing the same sin. If a little paint on the street (bike lane graphic) is a license to road rage for you guys, I hate to see your reaction in a car.
July 15, 2008 at 4:53 am #631148
WSJMemberbcollins – I took no issue with “self appointed police”. My point was the CMP was in the wrong by running red light in the first place. I was acknowledging that there is hypocrisy in ignoring one traffic law (running red light), then complaining about others ignoring the bike lane designations.
When I said something to the women blocking the bike lane, I did so because of the safety issues at hand. Not to vent any rage.
July 15, 2008 at 4:57 am #631149
JPParticipantMaybe the bicyclists need to start paying taxes for their bike lanes if they don’t want to share…How about a license??
July 15, 2008 at 5:04 am #631150
angelescrestParticipantWha? Huh? The bike lane is clearly marked for bikes; running parallel is the walking lane. It’s a no-brainer. And, I am sure–that by having that bike lane–we are saving tax-payers beacoup bucks for the myriad head injuries, etc., that would surely occur if we on bikes were back alongside the cars on Alki.
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