How do you deal with ******* cagers?

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happen to me the first time out, some guy tried to pass me on the shoulder, i just gave her some gas and got out of there. People are just stupid, when i drive my car and see a bike i give him lots of space and make sure its safe... PEOPLE NEED TO PAY ATTENTION

cheers

rob
 
Golluk said:
Ah, when I first read it, it sounded like you had more time to react. I'd think if you were on your bike it would have been even easier assuming you didn't target fixate. You'd be in the left tire track of the right lane, then you'd move over to the right tire track of the left to avoid (4 feet). Then back into the right lane. Far less actual movement required on the bike than your car to make the same move.
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Good point. I didn't really think of it that way. While I was typing it out, I was thinking about how it actually happened and boy did the car really swerve.

You're right though. I fully changed lanes and back again pretty quickly. On the bike it would've simply been over the line and back.
 
meh nowadays i just honk, get out of the way, and make sure they know they werent looking.
 
Smutty said:
Since I've gotten my bike, I've come across a few jerks. I've always tried to make a point that when I was driving and saw a bike I would make extra space for the rider, or wave him/her past when I could. My dad's rode for a long time and I've 2up'd with him a lot, so I try to be very courteous. That being said; there are a number of folks that ride your *** while you're on the bike or they try to squeeze into a space that you've claimed as your buffer zone. When I'm in the car I'll flip people off when needed, but I'm very hesitant to do so on a bike, as it's just to easy for them to do something stupid and hurt me, or even kill me. Someone rear ends your cage you get whiplash. Someone rear ends your bike and you're under their car. Do I just concede and move over/out of their way? Are we just supposed to expect to be pushed around because we have 2 wheels?
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#1. I carry a tool on me at all times for network engineering. It's a Gerber blade for stylish cutting of wires =) it's also handy for rubber wires!

#2. I flip anyone who pisses me off, honk, and have now gone to the point where I will get off my bike and knock on their window to give them the finger.

Reasons why:

#1. Cops cannot touch you if you have no intent.
#2. I have extremely strong photographic memory, I will memorize license plates almost instantly.
#3. If I do manage to get hurt that means a lot of free money I'd GLADLY take.
#4. If I die...err....maybe I'll be reborn on another universe as a Gundam?
 
Paulhv1 said:
The way I see it is bike vs car the car always wins. Sometimes it's better to give them the space they want and fall back behind them or twist your wrist and get out of there way.
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ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT.... car hits you... they need to replace a bumper or a side panel... YOU on the other hand might be getting skin patches new bike... new gear.....

apextech said:
Be more assertive when you drive around cagers. Do not give up your blocking position on the roadway. You have every reason to be on the road as they do.
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Sorry but yeah I maintain my lane but if a van wants it.... Im gonna give it to him.... he has the ability to kill me without even thinking about it.
 
Baggsy said:
If I'm looking to pass I'm going to ride someone's tail, so that I can make the pass as safely as possible for both of us.
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Ya, that's not a safe pass. Hang back, speed up, move over pass, move back and slow down. Minimal amount of time in oncoming traffic. don't you find yourself ticked off when you're in the fast lane on the 401 and someone cuts in front of you then speeds up? Or even better, merges on then speeds up?

Speed up and then make your lane change. But I'm open to suggestions if I'm wrong.
 
Look, it's very simple. Ride with the mindset that every car you see is trying to kill you. One of my riding buddies takes great pleasure in blocking cars at every opportunity which makes both me and the cager very nervous. Personally I don't even see the drivers anymore just the two tons of steel with wheels. I know I won't win in a one on one confrontation so I don't try. Look for escape routes always. Keep the head on a swivel and most important, your right wrist is your best friend. Use it. I have very few problems with my fellow motorists.
 
Bigman99 said:
Look, it's very simple. Ride with the mindset that every car you see is trying to kill you. One of my riding buddies takes great pleasure in blocking cars at every opportunity which makes both me and the cager very nervous. Personally I don't even see the drivers anymore just the two tons of steel with wheels. I know I won't win in a one on one confrontation so I don't try. Look for escape routes always. Keep the head on a swivel and most important, your right wrist is your best friend. Use it. I have very few problems with my fellow motorists.
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right on! Well said.
 
Bigman99 said:
Look, it's very simple. Ride with the mindset that every car you see is trying to kill you. One of my riding buddies takes great pleasure in blocking cars at every opportunity which makes both me and the cager very nervous. Personally I don't even see the drivers anymore just the two tons of steel with wheels. I know I won't win in a one on one confrontation so I don't try. Look for escape routes always. Keep the head on a swivel and most important, your right wrist is your best friend. Use it. I have very few problems with my fellow motorists.
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+1 agreed

always put safety first, be cautious all the time... let the cagers go...
 
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