running in bike lane?
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CadenceGuy posted 51 weeks ago.
Of course he was about 42 years old and had been in that driver seat for 18 years eating 27 Krispy Creams a day and weighed in at race weight of 294lbs (nothing against clyds who tip the scale, cause your in shape) and the last sit-up he did was that morning when he got out of bed. Of course the last time he had a 'negative split' was when he was tryiing to get back to his chair before the commercial break ended and needed a cold beer! I think your ok running in the bike lane until you become a hazzard to the bikers. Im also kind of a prick when it comes to people yelling at me so I would of said something, the sideWALK line would of done just great for me at the time.
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jtrimom posted 51 weeks ago.
I agree, keep running in the bike lane- I would be more concerned if a biker yelled b/c you were in his/her way.
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beads1985 posted 51 weeks ago.
Check your local laws.
In some places, the bike lanes are ONLY for bikes and it is stated in the traffic law for that area.
The cop may have been coming across with his point harshly, but he might be right. ;-)
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jonovision_man posted 51 weeks ago.
Bike lanes are for bikes. I can't stand having to dodge runners/rollerbladers/etc in a bike lane, there's enough hazzards for cyclists to deal with...
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swimmer52 posted 51 weeks ago.
I would run in the bike lane if it was a difference of running on asphalt rather than concrete.
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chekmarks posted 51 weeks ago.
i run in the bike lanes on campus (Indiana University) because people forget that sidewalks are two way thurofares. its easier to look ahead for bikes than it is to dodge groups of 4 walking shoulder to shoulder on the sidewalk.
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jnrice posted 51 weeks ago.
This one is tough. As a cyclist that hassles runners/walkers in the bike lane I would just like to say that by in large "get out of one of the very few places that I (a bike) am allowed to be". The problem with walkers and runners in the lane is that when I'm out riding hard I can't warn you soon enough to ensure that I won't have to swerve out into the car lanes, which gets me dirty looks and hard feelings from those people who don't understand the situation. Hey, I'm a runner and I do smile every time I see someone not driving.
HOWEVER, I do not feel like runners and walkers can't coexist in the bike lane with cyclist in peace and harmony. Here is what I suggest, keep doing what your doing until such a time that your system of checking your shoulder etc does not succeed in giving you the opportunity to clear the lane. At that time I'd suggest either a strategy change or running on the sidewalk. If you ever see a cyclist in a Montana State University jersey, wave.
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azmojo804 posted 51 weeks ago.
well, I meant to look up the AZ law before posting too, but didn't and beads reminded me to. The AZ law states:
A path or lane that is designated as a bicycle path or lane by state or local authorities is for the exclusive use of bicycles even though other uses are permitted pursuant to subsection D or are otherwise permitted by state or local authorities.
So, I should NOT be running in the bike lane.
However, I think I will change my strategy so that I will be running INTO traffic (in the bike lane). Thus, being able to see a biker 100% of the time before we come across each other. I'll be able to 100% of the time get out of the way.
Thanks for all the feedback...I'm hoping that by running INTO traffic and getting out of the way of bikers, it's a win-win. I won't be in the way and I can run on the softer blacktop surface. I'll just hope to avoid the cops. :) Hey, as CadenceGuy mentioned, they're probably too out of shape to chase too far. :)
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beads1985 posted 51 weeks ago.
azmojo804 wrote:
well, I meant to look up the AZ law before posting too, but didn't and beads reminded me to. The AZ law states:
A path or lane that is designated as a bicycle path or lane by state or local authorities is for the exclusive use of bicycles even though other uses are permitted pursuant to subsection D or are otherwise permitted by state or local authorities.So, I should NOT be running in the bike lane.
However, I think I will change my strategy so that I will be running INTO traffic (in the bike lane). Thus, being able to see a biker 100% of the time before we come across each other. I'll be able to 100% of the time get out of the way.
Thanks for all the feedback...I'm hoping that by running INTO traffic and getting out of the way of bikers, it's a win-win. I won't be in the way and I can run on the softer blacktop surface. I'll just hope to avoid the cops. :) Hey, as CadenceGuy mentioned, they're probably too out of shape to chase too far. :)
Be careful, you have to watch for bikes and cops.
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peterwong posted 51 weeks ago.
I suppose it greatly depends on how populated the lanes are when you are running. There are few designated bike lanes where I live, and I honestly have not seen another human soul other than myself using them. If there were cyclists using them, I'd consider the running on the gravel (there is no sidewalk), but since nobody is occupying them I say it is up for grabs! :D
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jonovision_man posted 51 weeks ago.
peterwong wrote:
I suppose it greatly depends on how populated the lanes are when you are running. There are few designated bike lanes where I live, and I honestly have not seen another human soul other than myself using them. If there were cyclists using them, I'd consider the running on the gravel (there is no sidewalk), but since nobody is occupying them I say it is up for grabs! :D
Aren't you from Toronto??? I used to commute into Toronto, and the bike lanes are busy, riders everywhere. I hated having to dodge into the vehicle lanes to get around some ignoramus running in the bike lane, usually with an iPod and his back to me... ugh.
Sorry, big pet peeve. Maybe where you live it's different.
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brittda posted 51 weeks ago.
jonovision_man wrote:
peterwong wrote:I suppose it greatly depends on how populated the lanes are when you are running. There are few designated bike lanes where I live, and I honestly have not seen another human soul other than myself using them. If there were cyclists using them, I'd consider the running on the gravel (there is no sidewalk), but since nobody is occupying them I say it is up for grabs! :DAren't you from Toronto??? I used to commute into Toronto, and the bike lanes are busy, riders everywhere. I hated having to dodge into the vehicle lanes to get around some ignoramus running in the bike lane, usually with an iPod and his back to me... ugh.
Sorry, big pet peeve. Maybe where you live it's different.
jono
I am with you. Bike lanes are for biking, sidewalks are for peds--whether running or walking. Now, here you can bike on a sidewalk legally if there is 1. no bike lane or 2. no marked shoulder. If there are both the sidewalk ought to be used. Luckily here we have bike lanes everywhere and same with sidewalks so running and bikeing are a cinch.
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azmojo804 posted 51 weeks ago.
:) I will continue running in the bike lane, but instead of 50/50 with and against traffic, I will change to 100% against traffic. I'll be able to get out of the way of bikes and still run on the softer blacktop surface.
Thanks for all of the votes, but I'll lean on the side of breaking the law, getting out of the way of bikes, and still doing what I want. :) I think that's a win/win/win...right? :)
Hoping to get some feedback on my most recent run.
I usually run along the roads here in AZ. And, I also usually run in the bike lane. I have not had an issue with any bikers yet due to the following: 1) every other run I run against traffic (and get out of the way when I see a biker coming) and 2) when running the direction of traffic I look behind every .1 mile and get out of the way when I see a biker coming.
I don't feel like I'm in the way of bikers and am mindful of them, due to being a triathlete myself.
My issue was that I was yelled at by a cop. He said that the bike lane is for bikes. The sidewalk is for running. I was close to saying: "Am I allowed to run on the sideWALK!?"
Anyway, I'm just looking for feedback from everyone here. If a majority say to run on the sidewalk, I'll transition to doing that, but if the majority says keep running cautiously in the bike lane, then I'll do that.
Let me know what you think! Thanks!