Friday, April 27, 2012

Car passing bicyclists

After the boys rode their bicycle past me, a car drove past, and carefully moved towards the center of the road to give room to the boys on the bicycle.  The driver of the car presumably is considerate for bicyclists, as the car was carrying a bicycle as well.

I have never ridden a bicycle in Costa Rica, but I am very cautious when riding a bicycle near our home in Scottsdale, Arizona, as people driving cars at times do not notice bicyclists.  At least on country roads in Costa Rica the bicyclists are more visible because there is less traffic.

We have photos of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan this week on our Viva la Voyage travel photo site.

8 comments:

  1. Bicycle rental business for tourists would probably be a good investment in Costa Rica. The beautiful scenery and roads with little traffic.

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  2. I think Costa Rica might be a good place to ride a bicycle. You should rent one the next time you are down there.

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  3. Being able to drive a bike as well as a car can be a great lesson on road responsibility. The two methods require a different mindset when it comes to their place in the road, so being able to experience both is a learning experience that benefits the driver.

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  5. Cycling is one of my favorite summer pastimes and I imagine it would be great fun around your area.

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  6. Well, that’s the spirit of a good and responsible driver. If you are a driver and a cyclist passes by your side, will you slow down or keep your pace? A good driver always lets others pass by him to ensure road safety.

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  7. Kudos to the driver of that SUV! That only shows that he is responsible enough to give way for other people going down the same road. It is very heartwarming to see people like this. Good work!

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  8. It was so polite of the driver to move and let the bike get through. True, Costa Rica is a safe place to ride a bike. With its scenic views and biker-friendly weather, road trips are also an awesome must-do there. :D

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