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I'm a vehicular cyclist too. "that's not your problem" is technically true but not helpful. Being able to maintain your speed uphill and avoid being overtaken i

I'm a vehicular cyclist too. "that's not your problem" is technically true but not helpful. Being able to maintain your speed uphill and avoid being overtaken is helpful. "Just take a longer route" Sure I'll take a side street when possible to avoid a main street, but often there's no reasonable alternative to a street with cars going fast. The things you're suggesting for bikes work on ebikes just as well. You're fit, and have the confidence that years of experience brought. "Take the lane" is good advice but you must not be around other vehicles if you don't have cars making close passes. It makes you more visible and most drivers fully change lanes to pass but I still find drivers who won't. They'll take the edge of my lane and pass close. Being able to maintain speed can mean fewer overtakings. It takes a lot of confidence to be a vehicular cyclist. Ebikes boost the rider's power and confidence.

_dain_ 4y ago
>"Take the lane" is good advice but you must not be around other vehicles if you don't have cars making close passes. idk where you are but it's illegal for cars to make close (defined as <1.5 metres clearance) passes here. you can get the driver fined severely if you catch them on film doing it. you shouldn't tolerate it just because drivers think they're entitled to do it.
- joshuahaglund 4y ago
  It's technically illegal here but official enforcement is non-existent. There are civil court options but it's a lot of work. You don't just file a police report. You have to track down the driver's details and have evidence they intended to cause, or actually have caused, physical harm. I've never tried because in most cases it feels like it's not road rage, the driver didn't intend to cause harm, they're just a terrible driver. Legally, it seems a certain amount of harassment is kinda legal :( After close passes, I've caught up to drivers and politely asked them to please change lanes to pass. They're usually confused or embarrassed tho one got mad.

_dain_ 4y ago

>"Take the lane" is good advice but you must not be around other vehicles if you don't have cars making close passes. idk where you are but it's illegal for cars to make close (defined as <1.5 metres clearance) passes here. you can get the driver fined severely if you catch them on film doing it. you shouldn't tolerate it just because drivers think they're entitled to do it.

joshuahaglund 4y ago
It's technically illegal here but official enforcement is non-existent. There are civil court options but it's a lot of work. You don't just file a police report. You have to track down the driver's details and have evidence they intended to cause, or actually have caused, physical harm. I've never tried because in most cases it feels like it's not road rage, the driver didn't intend to cause harm, they're just a terrible driver. Legally, it seems a certain amount of harassment is kinda legal :( After close passes, I've caught up to drivers and politely asked them to please change lanes to pass. They're usually confused or embarrassed tho one got mad.