tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978955674531071328.post2392441785703933390..comments2023-07-09T03:16:52.440-05:00Comments on Magnolia Randonneur: Day 8 Watercolors, murals, and sheriff of Jefferson county, MTMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17496905147182101796noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978955674531071328.post-75452760902564597582010-07-19T20:44:12.346-05:002010-07-19T20:44:12.346-05:00Unbelievable story about Mr. Cop man. You'll h...Unbelievable story about Mr. Cop man. You'll have a good time telling that story for years to come.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357969562844393865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978955674531071328.post-13919195061031353552010-07-19T20:28:19.554-05:002010-07-19T20:28:19.554-05:00Well..POOH ON THEM!!! I mean, come-on folks (Mt.)...Well..POOH ON THEM!!! I mean, come-on folks (Mt.) the nano second that it takes to safely pass a cyclist isn't going to significantly impact your life or your time. Get off you fat rumps....step away from the donuts mr. policeman....and try a bike on for size. You MIGHT just like it! But, it does make for a great story. You know, you might wanna stick that in the suggestion box that each states biking laws are provided. I wouldn't have thought to look myself.<br /><br />I am so glad that you had a good day. BTW.....I would have thought there would have been a great big sign, too. <br /><br />I can see your mood has definately improved by the tone of your post. Welcome back, my friend. We have missed your smiles.......<br /><br />OK....adjective for the day. "Quaint" for the town murals and "Obnoxious" for the cop! :o) <br /><br />Catch y'all tomorrow! Have a great day<br />Catch ya again tomorrow.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11816686256006786339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978955674531071328.post-794654199857125882010-07-19T19:23:44.047-05:002010-07-19T19:23:44.047-05:00Well, as much as I love Montana, their cycling law...Well, as much as I love Montana, their cycling law is THE PITS! Not bike friendly at all. I will be boycotting Montana in my next ride across the country. <br /><br />You're doing great Michelle! Keep up the good work. I looked up your route so far on Google Earth, and you've covered a really impressive portion of the US so far!<br /><br />-BillBill Mendenhallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13381287914965757566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978955674531071328.post-53725603508399031332010-07-19T17:19:39.637-05:002010-07-19T17:19:39.637-05:00Here are the MT statutes:
61-8-605. Riding on road...Here are the MT statutes:<br />61-8-605. Riding on roadways. (1) As used in this section: <br /> (a) "laned roadway" means a roadway that is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic; and <br /> (b) "roadway" means that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, including the paved shoulder. <br /> (2) A person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable except when: <br /> (a) overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction; <br /> (b) preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; or <br /> (c) necessary to avoid a condition that makes it unsafe to continue along the right side of the roadway, including but not limited to a fixed or moving object, parked or moving vehicle, pedestrian, animal, surface hazard, or a lane that is too narrow for a bicycle and another vehicle to travel safely side by side within the lane. <br /> (3) A person operating a bicycle upon a one-way highway with two or more marked traffic lanes may ride as close to the left side of the roadway as practicable. <br /> (4) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall ride in single file except when: <br /> (a) riding on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles; <br /> (b) overtaking and passing another bicycle; <br /> (c) riding on a paved shoulder or in a parking lane, in which case the persons may ride two abreast; or <br /> (d) riding within a single lane on a laned roadway with at least two lanes in each direction, in which case the persons may ride two abreast if they do not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic more than they would otherwise impede traffic by riding single file and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. <br /> (5) A bicycle, as defined in 61-8-102(2)(b)(ii), is excluded from the provisions of subsections (2) and (3).Bob Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01861719159521732912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4978955674531071328.post-42053666177748478942010-07-19T11:13:48.456-05:002010-07-19T11:13:48.456-05:00This is so much fun reading! The pics are beautif...This is so much fun reading! The pics are beautiful. I am so glad you did not go off on the sheriff! Pleas kep blogging and stay safe! Love you! RobinLadybughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02188029554859139332noreply@blogger.com