Re: [CKcycle] pull up display

Thanks for this Josette. Three great examples to support the need to educate motorists to always give a cyclist at least a meter clearance when passing, and if necessary wait until traffic conditions make the meter clearance possible.

The clearance rule isn’t in law yet but it is in the drivers’ manual put out by MTO.

Regards

John Sigurjonsson
Member Services
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-----Original Message-----
From: ckcycle-bounces@lists.ncf.ca [mailto:ckcycle-bounces@lists.ncf.ca] On Behalf Of Josette deBrouwer
Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 5:11 PM
To: Chatham-Kent Commmunity Cycling Group
Subject: Re: [CKcycle] pull up display

John,
It was a simple ride to Deer Run Golf Course along Hwy 3 west of Blenheim, 26K total. Mid-afternoon, July 25. Clear, sunny day.
#1: White Cadillac gave me no room, and passed me when there was an oncoming vehicle, so we were essentially three abreast. Just west of Blenheim, by the McGuigan Plant Co. At this point on the road, there is space on the right of the white outer line, so I was OK physically, but it was tight.
#2 Travelling back into town, just east of Porky’s Corners (turn-off to Erieau). A red Dodge van started to pass a vehicle, and I actually pulled myself up from the tri-bars and, with my palm down, made a sweeping motion, trying to indicate that he should stop and wait until all oncoming traffic (ie myself) was past. He smiled and waved to me as he passed the other vehicle and if I had reached out I could have touched the rear-view mirror on the his door.
#3 Black pick-up truck and trailer, like a car hauler, about 100M from the bridge going into Blenheim on Hwy 3, just before Fargo Rd. Didn’t bother to pull around me, even though there was absolutely no oncoming traffic. In these instances, I am very concerned about wind drag, because this was a heavy vehicle and me and my bike are pretty light.

There were also many instances of people doing the right thing during this ride, but I probably won’t go that route again, just because the traffic is a concern. My biggest problem is that drivers don’t realize that I can’t just pop onto the gravel shoulder to let them pass. Another thing — it’s not like I am slowing them up at all — many of us go from 25-35K/hr. On these kinds of rides. Could someone tell me what the big hurry is? We’re in Chatham-Kent — what in heaven’s name does everyone have to be in such a rush for? If a driver has to wait to pass us, I can’t imagine the wait is very long — not like it would make much of a difference to their ETA.
Done my rant for the day, thanks,
Josette

On 10-08-03 2:26 PM, "John Sigurjonsson" <john@cycleck.ca> wrote:

Josette, can you please give us the specifics of those incidents so we can discuss the with the OPP or Police Services as to what they should watch for or warn against?
Thanks

Regards
John Sigurjonsson
Member Services
Cycle Chatham-Kent
519-352-0883
-----Original Message-----
From: ckcycle-bounces@lists.ncf.ca [mailto:ckcycle-bounces@lists.ncf.ca] On Behalf Of Josette deBrouwer
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 11:27 PM
To: Chatham-Kent Commmunity Cycling Group
Subject: Re: [CKcycle] pull up display

They should be visible at all municipal info centres and other municipal properties, especially arenas. Also, how about the drivers licence bureau (whatever that is called) and car dealerships? Like Geoff, I had three incidents on one ride along hwy 3 west of Blenheim on Sunday. Not fun.

On 10-07-26 4:12 PM, "James Lively" <jalively@cogeco.ca> wrote:
As we were riding along on Sunday, I was asked about the bike signs on the roads. Here’s the first information going out to the public. Let me know what you think as this is a first go, and I’ll take your comments back to the Active Communities Committee.
Thanks

James.

Hello everyone. This pull up display (x2) will be placed in the Wallaceburg and Chatham Libraries for the month of August. (a bit too large for the other Libraries), then they can be relocated elsewhere as needed. There will also be a similar, accompanying poster on the wall – with the informational tear off sheets. Please advise if anything needs to be changed. We wanted to keep it light(meaning not too many words) – focused on the Share the Road and the two different road signs. It is intended for an adult audience.

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