The Double Yellow Pass

[Nick_Ninja]

Fine have your open discussion without opinions you may not like. I guess that is what your original post was getting at but it seemed a little 1 sided so it wasn't all that open. My original statement stands.

You shouldn't pass period. Your tire is mounted on BACKWARDS. You have no idea who you're pissin' off here do you?

Oh ---- and you lie like a rug buddy. Your statement:

I never pass and I can't believe you guys would do such a thing.

Is bullshit. When I went to pass the boat two-up on Trail Ridge I heard that you decided to venture out there in passin land ----------- well after the allowable safe distance had been well used up by the other two bikes in front of you. Your discretion leaves a lot to be desired --- as clearly stated here in your posts.

[DavidofColorado]

You shouldn't pass period. Your tire is mounted on BACKWARDS. You have no idea who you're pissin' off here do you?

Was on backwards. And I was pissing on the guy who posted up in the other thread about how evil and dangerous everyone was and I let it go but I couldn't go on any longer and had to voice my opinion now since it wasn't going to die. And I am pretty sure that I am pissing off Kyle, you and chad when he reads this. But I'm sure a few others will follow... I knew some wouldn't like what I had to say though. But that is something I have gotten used to.

[Nick_Ninja]

Was on backwards. And I was pissing on the guy who posted up in the other thread about how evil and dangerous everyone was and I let it go but I couldn't go on any longer and had to voice my opinion now since it wasn't going to die. And I am pretty sure that I am pissing off Kyle, you and chad when he reads this. But I'm sure a few others will follow... I knew some wouldn't like what I had to say though. But that is something I have gotten used to.

Go back and read my edited response. And I stand by my statement as well

[PharmerKyle]

I hope I'm not the Chad in this conversation.
Noone heres need to bring my name up for any reason.

Nope, not you. Thanks for dropping by anyway. Your story is very relevant and maybe you could share a little more. How have you revised your passing strategy since the ticket?

[Captain Obvious]

I pass. I usually check with new people to see if they will as well. If not, I usually won't pass on a DY if I am in the minority.

I have a group I ride with all the time. Couple of us do, the slower guys sometimes will, but we end up waiting for them anyways.

Buddy and I puled out of a waterfall overlook and he promptly pass a white Durango. I noticed the plates were solid white and marked as "permanent" so waited. Sure enough the Smokey Mtns park ranger lit my buddy up. And only gave him a warning! The gods were smiling that day.

[Nick_Ninja]

First time user of this funtion on any forum, ever. Well earned, DBoD!

That's better!

Sorry for the interuptions and eruptions. Please continue. This thread is already more than I'd hoped for.

Agitator.

[PharmerKyle]

Agitator.

You should know. I learned from the best.

[mtnairlover]

I was in my "happy place" for a bit, but shit, here goes...

Kyle and David...KNOCK IT OFF!!!

David, you do understand the point of this thread, right? So, please (purdy please) respect its intent.

Kyle, I love ya cuz of your nature and appreciate this thread for its intentions...let's keep it this way...please.

On to the thread and its purpose...

Like I said in my first post, I freaked when I was much more newbish and saw other riders passing on the DY. The first thing that came to mind was, "Shit! Why the hell am I riding with these guys? I must be insane!" I got used to the idea, though. Not the idea of breaking the law, but the idea of "safely" passing on a DY. It can be done. Once I did so, it was because of a more seasoned rider and because he was signalling that it was "safe" to pass...and only then.

Now, I pass on the DY when I'm in a group. Funny thing, though, and I thought about this last night, but I don't pass on the DY when I'm by myself. I can't explain why, yet, but it may come to me.

Anyhoo, get back to the intent of this thread...please.

[zetaetatheta]

I believe it to be much safer to pass slower cars and separate oneself from slow stacked-up traffic while on a bike. Cagers have a way of entering one's tailpipe So I pass whenever I can do it to separate myself from congestion no matter what is painted on the road.

[DavidofColorado]

Is bullshit. When I went to pass the boat two-up on Trail Ridge I heard that you decided to venture out there in passin land ----------- well after the allowable safe distance had been well used up by the other two bikes in front of you. Your discretion leaves a lot to be desired --- as clearly stated here in your posts.

Never passed when it wasn't safe to do so. Anything you "HEAR" is up to you to believe if its true or embellished.

And I wasn't driving any less safe than you were.

[Nick_Ninja]

Never passed when it wasn't safe to do so. Anything you "HEAR" is up to you to believe if its true or embellished.

And I wasn't driving any less safe than you were.

And who I chose to ride with is my prerogative too. You're off the list.

[DavidofColorado]

And who I chose to ride with is my prerogative too. You're off the list.

I don't even know what to say there? Don't ride with me again see if care? But don't wait 3 weeks and after the ride to bring it up. Its old news now. Your off my Christmas card list so there.

BTW thanks for ruining a great memory of a ride that I thought went off without a hitch. I guess I wasn't prevy to the knitting circle gossip that was going on afterwards.

[ihavealegohead]

And who I chose to ride with is my prerogative too. You're off the list.

Can I be on your list?

[Nick_Ninja]

Can I be on your list?

Which one? --- I have a few.

[The GECCO]

Can I be on your list?

Which one? --- I have a few.

Legohead - I'm on a couple, I'm sure, these are the ones you DON'T want to be on

[dapper]

Sight distance includes:

• Traffic Conditions
• Road Conditions
• Cops

+ daylight conditions
+ parking lots
+ wildlife

Make sure the car you're passing isn't about to make a left-hand turn...

Yeah, I saw a R1 ram the rear left corner of a minivan in this exact discription. Weird.

And I wasn't driving any less safe than you were.

It's subjective dear David. Leave it alone.