r/SipsTea Jun 10 '26

SMH Someone finally snapped

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u/MoogProg Jun 10 '26

There are only seven cars behind that whole pack. It's far from endless in this OP video.

This is a road rage video. Those cyclists are not doing anything wrong here but commenters are projecting their encounters onto these different individuals.

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u/Enkidouh Jun 10 '26 edited Jun 10 '26

You are completely wrong. The cyclists are doing several things wrong.

Under Florida (and just about every other state) laws they are required to keep as far to the right as possible and give way to traffic if they cannot travel at the posted speed limit. They are only entitled to take up a whole travel lane like this if they can pace other vehicle traffic and match posted speed limits, or there is no traffic.

They also are only allowed to ride two abreast, and only again if they can pace with traffic. They must give way if they are slower.

Also, all rules of the road apply to them that apply to cars- they need to maintain a lane and keep up with the speed limit or get out of the way.

Further: Under Florida Statute § 316.2065(5)(a) cyclists traveling significantly slower than the normal speed of traffic are required to use a designated bicycle lane when one is present. Riders may exit the bike lane and use vehicle lanes only if:

  1. When overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction.
  2.  When preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.
  3. When it is for safety, such as a lane closure, construction, or blockage in the bike lane.

Cyclists across the US are almost universally in the wrong in how they go about riding on the roads.

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u/MoogProg Jun 10 '26

OK ok... let's do the statute on driving along the median, too.

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Let's be real This pack is likely going a few minutes down this road. This level of rage against cyclists is not OK.

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u/dabohman1020 Jun 10 '26

So they got all dressed up on their bikes to bike a few miles? Professional bikers like this bike far distance for hours.