Traffic in the Bike Lane from OB to Point Loma

We're riding on Nimitz when a couple of riders on ebikes pass us, which is totally fine. But when the path levels out, they're not going faster than I am, and the bike lane is only so wide for passing.

Thanks for watching.
These videos can be scary, but please know that my goal isn't to deter people from riding bikes in San Diego, but to show the real-world conditions. Sometimes it's pleasant, sometimes it's just fine, and other times there's tension and conflict.

The roads in San Diego should be safe and accessible to everyone without the use of a car. My hope is that these videos help those in power make better decisions for all our safety. I also believe that the more people who decide to ride, the safer the roads will become.

[missmolliepink]

They are not the most confident of riders. When I come up to some one going slower than me on a narrow lane, I just chill behind them. Happens on 5th a lot. Sometimes on the OB bikeway when full in OB proper. Everyone has different skills and making space for those who are not as confident, skilled, aware, etc., is important.

Totally agree that bike lanes should be wide enough for ALL bikes, including full Bakfiets, to pass or be passed comfortably. But until then, I try to smile and relax.

[RodMesa-et]

Love Russ' channel. I'm all about Party Pace as well.

[jerm]

I recently got a regular bicycle to supplement my electric motorcycle, and I did explicitly avoid e-bikes precisely because I wanted exercise, and an e-bike would be mostly redundant of my electric motorcycle. I've learned that acceleration and hills are murder, with even very minor grades having a huge impact on perceived effort, but I can maintain a fairly high cruising speed on flats. I managed to catch up to a recumbent cyclist, and I think the issues I have with acceleration and hills are exacerbated on recumbent bikes. I could've passed, but I decided to hang back a bit, and sure enough he managed to pull away once he was able to reach cruising speed, as his cruising speed was faster than mine. I don't know why a bit of patience and common sense are lacking.

[MrHenkkkie]

This is a nice bike lane. But you don't have a bell? In the Netherlands it is common to use a bell and people move over, even if the lane is narrow

[anotherelvis]

5:05 In Denmark the bike would be expected to stay behind the car that is turning right. Just stop the bike and wait for the lane to clear. Are the rules different in the US?