Ssst!! The first sound you’ll hear, prior to a bell, if you’re standing in the bike lane. During my European tour, I quickly discovered that bike riders are above pedestrians and vehicles. They always have the right of way.
Traveling with students, some often doubted our warnings to stay out of the lane and had to be reminded. Of course, having someone from our group yell MOVE! prior to impact was probably the better option than getting flipped over a rider's handlebars (though it would have been a sight to see).
Bikes of all natures take to the lanes, at very rapid speeds. Slow riders stick to doing loops around their blocks for riding in the bike lane is not for the faint of heart. Depending on the geographical area, bike lanes may be separate from the vehicle traffic pattern, but on the cramped streets of Paris - they're inches apart. Cobblestones or pavement...have bike, will travel.
I had the impression that there was a certain “gear” for a rider to wear. Not true. Cyclists are some of the most fashionable. Who could forget the business woman with stilettos in Paris or the messenger with fatigues in Germany? Single rider or double…Any bike is styling. I hear there's even a double decker bike...now there's a sight to see!
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