Burke's New Owners and New Start (2025)

[machski]

They lost some access--not much, but an important piece of land right in the middle of Darling Hill. I don't blame the landowner for being beyond pissed at the lack of respect by more than a few riders. I also know that a lot of locals hate that bikers frequently ride abreast instead of single file on local roads.

Well, unfortunately two abreast is allowed on roads by bikers. More than that is bad, but single file is not a requirement.

 

[Edd]

Well, unfortunately two abreast is allowed on roads by bikers. More than that is bad, but single file is not a requirement.

Don’t get the logic of that, I agree it’s unfortunate.

 

[thetrailboss]

Well, unfortunately two abreast is allowed on roads by bikers. More than that is bad, but single file is not a requirement.

In Vermont?

 

[machski]

In Vermont?

From AI:
In Vermont, bicyclists must ride as far to the right as safe, but may move left to pass or for turns. Motorists must provide at least three feet of clearance when passing, and opening a car door into a cyclist's path is illegal. Cyclists under 18 must wear a helmet.

Riding on roadways

• Position: Bicyclists must generally ride as close to the right side of the road as is safe.
• Lane usage: You may move to the left or use a left lane when preparing for a left turn, or for a left lane if you are not turning right at an intersection with a right-turn lane.
• Impeding traffic: You cannot impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, and you must ride within a single marked lane.
• Riding side-by-side: You may not ride more than two abreast.

Safety and equipment

• Helmets: All cyclists under 18 must wear an approved helmet.
• Lights: Bicycles must have a white lamp in the front that emits light when operated at night.
• Brakes: Bicycles must have a brake that enables the operator to make the braked wheels skid on a dry, level, and clean pavement.
• Hand signals: You must signal your turns. A left arm extended horizontally for a left turn, a left arm extended upward or right arm extended horizontally for a right turn, and a left arm extended downward to stop or decrease speed. These signals are not required if it is not safe to do so.

Motorist and cyclist interaction

• Passing clearance: Motorists must give cyclists a minimum of three feet of clearance when passing.
• Opening car doors: It is illegal to open a car door into the path of an oncoming cyclist.
• Harassment: It is illegal for drivers to intentionally intimidate or harass

 

[Smellytele]

Same in NH - 2 abreast

 

[kbroderick]

Don’t get the logic of that, I agree it’s unfortunate.

If you make a group of cyclists narrower, you create a longer group to pass. On a lot of Vermont roads, one or two side by side is mostly irrelevant because you still need to use at least part of the oncoming lane to pass. If you don't have enough room to go around two in the oncoming lane, you (often) don't have enough room to go around one while leaving the three-foot space required by law.

I don't know if that's the logic behind the law, though; I wouldn't be surprised if it was originally written to match the law for motorcycles.

 

[bigbob]

The BLINKING white LED lights, some of which are way too bright , are illegal in NH. There is no need for these to be blindingly bright.