I have a problem; I love bicycles. I own five bicycles and love anything bicycle related. My hope is that we can all make Miami a bicycle friendly city one day. Unfortunately, some of my fellow cyclists are making it very difficult for the cycling community to earn the respect that we deserve.
This morning, a peloton of at least 200 bicyclists overtook me while occupying two lanes of traffic heading south on the Rickenbacker Causeway after Bear Cut Bridge. Although these bicyclists were traveling at a healthy 25mph, there was a line of cars approximately 15 deep that were unable to pass them. Common driving courtesy states that the slower vehicle should stay in the right hand lane and allow for faster vehicles to pass on the left.
The decision to be discourteous of the cars only made the motorists frustrated and aggressive with their honking and driving; thereby causing a very dangerous situation for the bicyclists
Since bicyclists are considered vehicles it is important that we also share the road with cars. We will only earn the respect that we deserve if we follow the rules of the road.
Both need to be aware of runners too!