Problem is motorcyclists, not cyclists

[nscrbug]

As a motorcyclist AND a bicyclist, I am confused and somewhat offended by Sapphire's comments. The fact that she boldly states that motorcyclists should not EXIST on the highways is just about the silliest thing I have ever read on this forum. A lot of what I learned from motorcycling has easily transferred over to my cycling, and vice-versa. And for what it's worth, I have wrecked on my motorcycle (was lucky to walk away unscathed from it) yet I certainly don't share the sentiment that we shouldn't exist out there. All I can say to that is...WOW!

[OakLeaf]

I will limit myself to pointing out that a former MotoGP champion and a former World Superbike champion are riding the Maratona dles Dolomites together tomorrow. That the first man to win five consecutive World Superbike races has finished on the podium at Moab. Do I even need to mention Team Elbowz, or the fact that bicis are the preferred training for most professional motorcyclists right now?

Pax said it best. This is disgusting.

[Jen12]

Wow...um...there are clearly a lot of strong feelings on this. For my money, most of the reaction is to a post where someone expressed a dislike for something. So what? I have a dog. There's a big bru-ha-ha in my neighborhood about dogs being allowed or not in the park. Some people don't like them or want them there...I tend not to take it personally.

Did anyone read the article the original poster linked to? It was about trying to move people from motorcycles to bicycles. I found it pretty interesting. It's certainly a valid conversation for several reasons. I haven't been on this forum very long, but it has seemed like a place where people can express preferences for different things. I would like to see some discussion on the issues in the OP...anyone?

[Trek420]

but since we have our motorcyclists here and this is related:

A close friend just bought a used Vespa. She figures to use it around town, ride to BART (train), says it'll be safe. It's not freeway rated.

I told her that's great, I'm excited for her. I asked if she's taking the class offered by the Highway Patrol or any other motorcycle course.

She says "what? That costs over $200"

She has a helmet, that's it.

If I got a Vespa I'd figure the $200 is less than extended care learning to feed myself again. I imagine some get a motorcycle and think "It's like driving, I can drive .. ." but there are very different skills. Just as new cyclists feel "it's like riding a bicycle" very easy to do but there's much to learn.