Where to ride when there is no lane? - The Chainlink2024-03-28T12:37:58Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/where-to-ride-when-there-is-no-lane?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for all of the replies…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-12-16:2211490:Comment:6274012012-12-16T06:59:24.535ZConnor Sullivanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ConnorSullivan
<p>Thanks for all of the replies. I will stick to what I am conformable with!</p>
<p>Thanks for all of the replies. I will stick to what I am conformable with!</p> +1 !!! Jeff Schneider said:…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-12-15:2211490:Comment:6270682012-12-15T19:19:03.535ZAprilhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/April558
<p>+1 !!!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Jeff Schneider said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/where-to-ride-when-there-is-no-lane?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A627064&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment627064"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Also, for your own safety, signal all your turns and lane changes. Most drivers don't actually want to kill you, and will cut you a little slack if they know what you intend to do.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Bill Savage…</cite></p>
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<p>+1 !!!<br/> <br/> <cite>Jeff Schneider said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/where-to-ride-when-there-is-no-lane?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A627064&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment627064"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Also, for your own safety, signal all your turns and lane changes. Most drivers don't actually want to kill you, and will cut you a little slack if they know what you intend to do.<br/> <br/> <cite>Bill Savage said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/where-to-ride-when-there-is-no-lane?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A627171&x=1#2211490Comment627147"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Seriously, though, you should be practical. Dearborn north of the River does indeed have a lane on the left side, so get over there (on a three-lane one-way street!). But for the most part, you should indeed stay to the right, out of dooring range, on most streets. Main thing: do what you feel safe doing. But also: look at what other cyclists are doing. If you're the only rider on the right along Dearborn north of Chicago Avenue, well, that's a hint to get over to the left into the bike lane. Do what feels safe for you.</p>
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</blockquote> h- Bushes are for wimps. I pr…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-12-15:2211490:Comment:6271712012-12-15T16:55:01.690ZFran Kondorfhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/FranKondorf
<p>h- Bushes are for wimps. I prefer a dramatic car hood lunge and roll.</p>
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<p>h- Bushes are for wimps. I prefer a dramatic car hood lunge and roll.</p>
<p></p> Also if you are going to make…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-12-15:2211490:Comment:6271532012-12-15T08:54:38.303ZAprilhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/April558
<p>Also if you are going to make a left turn on a one-way, it's fine to start merging toward the left side of the street, the same way a car does.</p>
<p>Also if you are going to make a left turn on a one-way, it's fine to start merging toward the left side of the street, the same way a car does.</p> Seriously, though, you should…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-12-15:2211490:Comment:6271472012-12-15T06:05:07.712ZBill Savagehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BillSavage
<p>Seriously, though, you should be practical. Dearborn north of the River does indeed have a lane on the left side, so get over there (on a three-lane one-way street!). But for the most part, you should indeed stay to the right, out of dooring range, on most streets. Main thing: do what you feel safe doing. But also: look at what other cyclists are doing. If you're the only rider on the right along Dearborn north of Chicago Avenue, well, that's a hint to get over to the left into the bike…</p>
<p>Seriously, though, you should be practical. Dearborn north of the River does indeed have a lane on the left side, so get over there (on a three-lane one-way street!). But for the most part, you should indeed stay to the right, out of dooring range, on most streets. Main thing: do what you feel safe doing. But also: look at what other cyclists are doing. If you're the only rider on the right along Dearborn north of Chicago Avenue, well, that's a hint to get over to the left into the bike lane. Do what feels safe for you.</p> Thank you! Now i know why the…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-12-15:2211490:Comment:6271392012-12-15T05:12:04.744ZConnor Sullivanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ConnorSullivan
<p>Thank you! Now i know why the fellow on stilts was so pissed at me yesterday!</p>
<p>Thank you! Now i know why the fellow on stilts was so pissed at me yesterday!</p> Also, here's your resource, c…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-12-15:2211490:Comment:6270452012-12-15T04:38:08.152Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>Also, here's your resource, courtesy of CDOT:</p>
<p><a href="http://chicagobikes.org/bikelaws/?show=chicago" target="_blank">http://chicagobikes.org/bikelaws/?show=chicago</a></p>
<p>Also, here's your resource, courtesy of CDOT:</p>
<p><a href="http://chicagobikes.org/bikelaws/?show=chicago" target="_blank">http://chicagobikes.org/bikelaws/?show=chicago</a></p> Illinois law says that you sh…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-12-15:2211490:Comment:6269372012-12-15T04:36:05.051Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>Illinois law says that you should ride "as far to the right as practicable".</p>
<p>Chicago ordinance goes a step further and states that you should also yield to all other vehicles at all times.</p>
<p>That means if someone on a skateboard or a vespa or a pogo stick comes up behind you, and you are in their way, you need to let them pass. Usually if you have the ability to levitate about 8 feet up in the air, that's the easiest way, but most of us look for some bushes to dive into.</p>
<p>Illinois law says that you should ride "as far to the right as practicable".</p>
<p>Chicago ordinance goes a step further and states that you should also yield to all other vehicles at all times.</p>
<p>That means if someone on a skateboard or a vespa or a pogo stick comes up behind you, and you are in their way, you need to let them pass. Usually if you have the ability to levitate about 8 feet up in the air, that's the easiest way, but most of us look for some bushes to dive into.</p>