>rules of the road Whenever I see a bike article, i do a search for 'rules of the road', there always is at least one, and reply to the comment containing the

>rules of the road Whenever I see a bike article, i do a search for 'rules of the road', there always is at least one, and reply to the comment containing the first match. I bike to work every day, and I don't follow the rules of the road. And I am sure than anyone doing the same wouldn't follow them for long either. Show me anyone who stops at a stop sign on a bike, that's just false piety. Following a bunch of rules and expecting everyone to be safe is naive. The rules of the road which are designed for cars can get you killed on a bike. There is a left hand turn at the end of my commute just before a rise in the road. If I try to follow the rules of the road there, I will likely get hit head on by a speeding or distracted car. In that case i ride on the sidewalk. If there are pedestrians I go walking speed. If I have to I just scooter the bike. Most people are fine with this. I do follow some rules, though: I am courteous to everyone and I aim to not inconvenience anyone with my riding.