Warren T has left a new comment on your post "Kinks in the road":
How about this galery of violated bike lanes?
http://www.warringtoncyclecampaign.co.uk/facility-of-the-month
Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 5/31/2007 07:20:00 PM
Thursday, May 31, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycles and defective traffic signals.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Bicycles and defective traffic signals":
Thanks for the comments, all. I learned a few things from your posts!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/31/2007 06:41:00 PM
Thanks for the comments, all. I learned a few things from your posts!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/31/2007 06:41:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Broke bike chain breaks teeth.
IB Rich has left a new comment on your post "Broke bike chain breaks teeth":
Ouch. The only time I broke a chain was on a track bike at the velodrome down near Ft. Lauderdale. I was out of the saddle doing a sprint coming down off the bank when all of a sudden there was no more resistance on the pedal. My balance was totally thrown off by the quick acceleration of the foot through the rest of the pedal stroke and I when straight down. The concrete surface was just smooth enough for me to slide on my butt for about 20 feet. The spandex in my shorts melted (I could see the singed edges around the big hole) and I got a huge case of road rash conveniently right on the part of the cheek that makes contact with whatever you're trying to sit on. Kept all of my teeth, though. This post was like driving past a car accident on the highway, I couldn't help but look at the photos... Thanks for sharing.
Posted by IB Rich to Cyclelicious at 5/31/2007 10:46:00 AM
Ouch. The only time I broke a chain was on a track bike at the velodrome down near Ft. Lauderdale. I was out of the saddle doing a sprint coming down off the bank when all of a sudden there was no more resistance on the pedal. My balance was totally thrown off by the quick acceleration of the foot through the rest of the pedal stroke and I when straight down. The concrete surface was just smooth enough for me to slide on my butt for about 20 feet. The spandex in my shorts melted (I could see the singed edges around the big hole) and I got a huge case of road rash conveniently right on the part of the cheek that makes contact with whatever you're trying to sit on. Kept all of my teeth, though. This post was like driving past a car accident on the highway, I couldn't help but look at the photos... Thanks for sharing.
Posted by IB Rich to Cyclelicious at 5/31/2007 10:46:00 AM
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycles and defective traffic signals.
Philip has left a new comment on your post "Bicycles and defective traffic signals":
There is nothing in the Uniform Vehicle Code that addresses the issue. States regulate it individually, including many that have nothing to say about it. Here are a couple of more examples. Colorado has a statute dealing with inoperative or malfunctioning signals. In Idaho, cyclists are allowed to treat stop lights as they would stop signs (i.e., stop until it's clear to go), so it doesn't legally matter if it's functioning or not.
COLORADO
42-4-612. When signals are inoperative or malfunctioning.
(1) Whenever a driver approaches an intersection and faces a traffic control signal which is inoperative or which remains on steady red or steady yellow during several time cycles, the rules controlling entrance to a through street or highway from a stop street or highway, as provided under section 42-4-703, shall apply until a police officer assumes control of traffic or until normal operation is resumed. In the event that any traffic control signal at a place other than an intersection should cease to operate or should malfunction as set forth in this section, drivers may proceed through the inoperative or malfunctioning signal only with caution, as if the signal were one of flashing yellow.
IDAHO
49-720(2) A person operating a bicycle or human-powered vehicle approaching a steady red traffic control light shall stop before entering the intersection and shall yield to all other traffic. Once the person has yielded, he may proceed through the steady red light with caution. Provided however, that a person after slowing to a reasonable speed and yielding the right-of-way if required, may cautiously make a right-hand turn. A left-hand turn onto a one-way highway may be made on a red light after stopping and yielding to other traffic.
Posted by Philip to Cyclelicious at 5/30/2007 12:32:00 PM
There is nothing in the Uniform Vehicle Code that addresses the issue. States regulate it individually, including many that have nothing to say about it. Here are a couple of more examples. Colorado has a statute dealing with inoperative or malfunctioning signals. In Idaho, cyclists are allowed to treat stop lights as they would stop signs (i.e., stop until it's clear to go), so it doesn't legally matter if it's functioning or not.
COLORADO
42-4-612. When signals are inoperative or malfunctioning.
(1) Whenever a driver approaches an intersection and faces a traffic control signal which is inoperative or which remains on steady red or steady yellow during several time cycles, the rules controlling entrance to a through street or highway from a stop street or highway, as provided under section 42-4-703, shall apply until a police officer assumes control of traffic or until normal operation is resumed. In the event that any traffic control signal at a place other than an intersection should cease to operate or should malfunction as set forth in this section, drivers may proceed through the inoperative or malfunctioning signal only with caution, as if the signal were one of flashing yellow.
IDAHO
49-720(2) A person operating a bicycle or human-powered vehicle approaching a steady red traffic control light shall stop before entering the intersection and shall yield to all other traffic. Once the person has yielded, he may proceed through the steady red light with caution. Provided however, that a person after slowing to a reasonable speed and yielding the right-of-way if required, may cautiously make a right-hand turn. A left-hand turn onto a one-way highway may be made on a red light after stopping and yielding to other traffic.
Posted by Philip to Cyclelicious at 5/30/2007 12:32:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycles and defective traffic signals.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Bicycles and defective traffic signals":
Bureaucrats response to the problems created by an "elegant" transportation system are defective traffic signals? Clearly two wrongs don't make a right.
The suggestion that these electronic pads can be activated at a particular point (which should be designated) would be helpful.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/30/2007 09:53:00 AM
Bureaucrats response to the problems created by an "elegant" transportation system are defective traffic signals? Clearly two wrongs don't make a right.
The suggestion that these electronic pads can be activated at a particular point (which should be designated) would be helpful.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/30/2007 09:53:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycles and defective traffic signals.
Timothy has left a new comment on your post "Bicycles and defective traffic signals":
I make a right on red, a u-turn, and then a right turn, in the form of a shallow gesture down the road to the right. That's assuming u-turns are legal where you are.
You can also try laying your bike down on the loop: there was a parking-lot gate behind my building that wouldn't open if you set a soda can on the loop, but if you lay the soda can on its side, it had enough magnetic impact to do the trick.
Posted by Timothy to Cyclelicious at 5/30/2007 09:08:00 AM
I make a right on red, a u-turn, and then a right turn, in the form of a shallow gesture down the road to the right. That's assuming u-turns are legal where you are.
You can also try laying your bike down on the loop: there was a parking-lot gate behind my building that wouldn't open if you set a soda can on the loop, but if you lay the soda can on its side, it had enough magnetic impact to do the trick.
Posted by Timothy to Cyclelicious at 5/30/2007 09:08:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycles and defective traffic signals.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Bicycles and defective traffic signals":
Wisconsin passed this law last winter:
Act 466 was effective on 10-01-06. One of the changes provides that the operator of a motorcycle, moped, motor bicycle, or bicycle facing a red signal at an intersection may, after stopping for not less than 45 seconds, proceed cautiously through the intersection before the signal turns green, if no other vehicles are present at the intersection to actuate the signal and the operator reasonably believes the signal is vehicle actuated.
http://www.adtsea.iup.edu/wisconsin/05Act466.pdf
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/30/2007 09:05:00 AM
Wisconsin passed this law last winter:
Act 466 was effective on 10-01-06. One of the changes provides that the operator of a motorcycle, moped, motor bicycle, or bicycle facing a red signal at an intersection may, after stopping for not less than 45 seconds, proceed cautiously through the intersection before the signal turns green, if no other vehicles are present at the intersection to actuate the signal and the operator reasonably believes the signal is vehicle actuated.
http://www.adtsea.iup.edu/wisconsin/05Act466.pdf
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/30/2007 09:05:00 AM
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Zombie Mob vs. Critical Mass.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Zombie Mob vs. Critical Mass":
Well shucks, now I wish I'd pulled rank and insisted on staying. Next time...
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/29/2007 11:18:00 PM
Well shucks, now I wish I'd pulled rank and insisted on staying. Next time...
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/29/2007 11:18:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycles and defective traffic signals.
Pete has left a new comment on your post "Bicycles and defective traffic signals":
Minnesota has a law that states motorcycles can consider these lights to be "malfunctioning." I consider this applicable to bicycles as well.
Sec. 42. Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 169.06, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: Subd. 9. [AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE RELATING TO UNCHANGING TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL.]
(a) A person operating a motorcycle who violates subdivision 4 by entering or crossing an intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal against a red light has an affirmative defense to that charge if the person establishes all of the following conditions:
(1) the motorcycle has been brought to a complete stop;
(2) the traffic-control signal continues to show a red light for an unreasonable time;
(3) the traffic-control signal is apparently malfunctioning or, if programmed or engineered to change to a green light only after detecting the approach of a motor vehicle, the signal has apparently failed to detect the arrival of the motorcycle; and
(4) no motor vehicle or person is approaching on the street or highway to be crossed or entered or is so far away from the intersection that it does not constitute an immediate hazard.
(b) The affirmative defense in this subdivision applies only to a violation for entering or crossing an intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal against a red light and does not provide a defense to any other civil or criminal action.
Posted by Pete to Cyclelicious at 5/29/2007 07:49:00 PM
Minnesota has a law that states motorcycles can consider these lights to be "malfunctioning." I consider this applicable to bicycles as well.
Sec. 42. Minnesota Statutes 2000, section 169.06, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: Subd. 9. [AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE RELATING TO UNCHANGING TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL.]
(a) A person operating a motorcycle who violates subdivision 4 by entering or crossing an intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal against a red light has an affirmative defense to that charge if the person establishes all of the following conditions:
(1) the motorcycle has been brought to a complete stop;
(2) the traffic-control signal continues to show a red light for an unreasonable time;
(3) the traffic-control signal is apparently malfunctioning or, if programmed or engineered to change to a green light only after detecting the approach of a motor vehicle, the signal has apparently failed to detect the arrival of the motorcycle; and
(4) no motor vehicle or person is approaching on the street or highway to be crossed or entered or is so far away from the intersection that it does not constitute an immediate hazard.
(b) The affirmative defense in this subdivision applies only to a violation for entering or crossing an intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal against a red light and does not provide a defense to any other civil or criminal action.
Posted by Pete to Cyclelicious at 5/29/2007 07:49:00 PM
Saturday, May 26, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Pardon me while I rant a moment....
twothirds has left a new comment on your post "Pardon me while I rant a moment...":
Manpris are cool--if you are in your 20's backpacking around SE Asia. They have no place in suburbia.
Posted by twothirds to Cyclelicious at 5/26/2007 09:37:00 AM
Manpris are cool--if you are in your 20's backpacking around SE Asia. They have no place in suburbia.
Posted by twothirds to Cyclelicious at 5/26/2007 09:37:00 AM
Friday, May 25, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Pardon me while I rant a moment....
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Pardon me while I rant a moment...":
I'm not defending the practice of old dudes in capris, but the UK is full of them.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/25/2007 10:20:00 PM
I'm not defending the practice of old dudes in capris, but the UK is full of them.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/25/2007 10:20:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Big HUGE MONSTROUS bicycle weekend in San Francisc....
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Big HUGE MONSTROUS bicycle weekend in San Francisc...":
THANKS for the link to Paul Dorn's comments... they're great! They should be read and understood by all cycling advocates.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/25/2007 06:30:00 AM
THANKS for the link to Paul Dorn's comments... they're great! They should be read and understood by all cycling advocates.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/25/2007 06:30:00 AM
Thursday, May 24, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Easy bicycle care guide.
Tim Jackson- Masi Guy has left a new comment on your post "Easy bicycle care guide":
That ride was gnarly... at least towards the end. I was dieing on the way home. It was bad... very bad. But I'm hoping to find a way to do it once a week or once every other week. For more than 6 years, I didn't own a car and did everything by bike. With a family now, it's a little harder to live that way... but I'd sure like to.
Posted by Tim Jackson- Masi Guy to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 10:52:00 PM
That ride was gnarly... at least towards the end. I was dieing on the way home. It was bad... very bad. But I'm hoping to find a way to do it once a week or once every other week. For more than 6 years, I didn't own a car and did everything by bike. With a family now, it's a little harder to live that way... but I'd sure like to.
Posted by Tim Jackson- Masi Guy to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 10:52:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Manpris and style.
Matt Boulanger has left a new comment on your post "Manpris and style":
I just got my Novara Rail manpris last week and I love them. (disclosure: I work for REI) They are stetchy, breathable and comfortable when riding, and I wear them shamelessly even when far from my bike.
Posted by Matt Boulanger to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 10:46:00 PM
I just got my Novara Rail manpris last week and I love them. (disclosure: I work for REI) They are stetchy, breathable and comfortable when riding, and I wear them shamelessly even when far from my bike.
Posted by Matt Boulanger to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 10:46:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Manpris and style.
cjm has left a new comment on your post "Manpris and style":
I've picked up a couple of the "Judo shorts" at Target recently that seem to be a nice compromise between capri length and short length.
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-1/qid=1180052654/ref=sr_1_1/601-5433449-3771336?ie=UTF8&asin=B000MCZCEA
(if that doesn't work just search for "judo short' at target.com)
Posted by cjm to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 06:25:00 PM
I've picked up a couple of the "Judo shorts" at Target recently that seem to be a nice compromise between capri length and short length.
http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-1/qid=1180052654/ref=sr_1_1/601-5433449-3771336?ie=UTF8&asin=B000MCZCEA
(if that doesn't work just search for "judo short' at target.com)
Posted by cjm to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 06:25:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Big HUGE MONSTROUS bicycle weekend in San Francisc....
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Big HUGE MONSTROUS bicycle weekend in San Francisc...":
I'm here now for a Spoon concert, just happens to coincide with monstrous bicycle weekend;)
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 06:24:00 PM
I'm here now for a Spoon concert, just happens to coincide with monstrous bicycle weekend;)
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 06:24:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Big HUGE MONSTROUS bicycle weekend in San Francisc....
Paul Tay has left a new comment on your post "Big HUGE MONSTROUS bicycle weekend in San Francisc...":
DAMMIT. Santa's stuck in Tulsa, Oklahoma til July.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 03:25:00 PM
DAMMIT. Santa's stuck in Tulsa, Oklahoma til July.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 03:25:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Manpris and style.
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "Manpris and style":
hard to say with no pictures... but there is something to be said for "it isn't me."
What about it isn't you, though?
Maybe it's what you will be ;-)
Maybe you can do something to them to make them more "you." If it's only "not me" because people will say "WTF?" when they see you, you'll get over that. YOu know they do anyway :) If it's not you because people will associate you with something that isn't you (tho' who's wearing manpris? Motorcycle gangs? Mall rats? Computer geeks?) then it's worth considering what you['re communicating (it's not just our actions which speak to people, or our words; our visual appearance is language, too).
You should write a thorough analysis of the problem. Oops, you should go ride your bike instead!
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 01:37:00 PM
hard to say with no pictures... but there is something to be said for "it isn't me."
What about it isn't you, though?
Maybe it's what you will be ;-)
Maybe you can do something to them to make them more "you." If it's only "not me" because people will say "WTF?" when they see you, you'll get over that. YOu know they do anyway :) If it's not you because people will associate you with something that isn't you (tho' who's wearing manpris? Motorcycle gangs? Mall rats? Computer geeks?) then it's worth considering what you['re communicating (it's not just our actions which speak to people, or our words; our visual appearance is language, too).
You should write a thorough analysis of the problem. Oops, you should go ride your bike instead!
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 01:37:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Manpris and style.
Coelecanth has left a new comment on your post "Manpris and style":
Never compromise function for style. Never. To do so is to allow a nebulous concept generated by an industry that promotes deliberate, wasteful obsolescence to dictate one's actions.
Also WWSMD? (What Would Style Man Do?) :)
Posted by Coelecanth to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 01:35:00 PM
Never compromise function for style. Never. To do so is to allow a nebulous concept generated by an industry that promotes deliberate, wasteful obsolescence to dictate one's actions.
Also WWSMD? (What Would Style Man Do?) :)
Posted by Coelecanth to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 01:35:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on John Forester speaks at Google.
Paul Dorn has left a new comment on your post "John Forester speaks at Google":
Thanks Fritz for posting this. Any reader of his Effective Cycling--as I had the misfortune to do (well, as much as I could stomach) when I was certified as a League Cycling Instructor (LCI#1237)--understands Mr. Forester's tendency to massage facts in support of his "old paradigm" argument, which is becoming increasingly marginal and obsolete. Mr. Forester is an engineer, not a political scientist. He may have contributed to bicycling knowledge, but he contributes nothing to bicycling advocacy.
One example in this Google presentation is his overly quick dismissal of Davis, a city where I presently am employed. (Me thinks he doth protest too much!) Many college communities in the U.S. have similar demographics to Davis; none have similar infrastructure, none have a similar rate of bicycling mode share (even with some erosion in recent years.)
His understanding of how Davis became so bike friendly seems rather curious. Taking an aside from one of the city's early advocates--citing no public on-record comment--Mr. Forester suggests the goal was motorist protection from an invasion of pedaling hippies. The nation's first bike lane effort was intended to benefit motorists, he suggests. I don't find this credible; the result certainly hasn't benefited motoring in Davis: streets that dead-end for cars but allow through passage for bikes, generally minimal street widths (no 8-lane streets typical in other CA communities), the large campus area closed to vehicles, etc.
In general, I'm hugely skeptical of Mr. Forester's overall history: I doubt the highway lobby barely considered cyclists at all in the 1950s and 1960s. Freeways were the priority, not streets cleared of bicyclists. He seems to have taken comments from certain nefarious local traffic engineers in the 1960s and concocted a national conspiracy out of it.
One of the greatest deficiencies of Forester's argument is its exclusive focus on traveler behavior curb-to-curb. The larger bicycling environment doesn't seem to concern Forester at all. Bicycling enhancing factors such as trees, secure parking, multimodal transit access, close neighborhood retail, preventing sprawl (which extends distances between destinations), traffic calming, cultural encouragement--all serve to enhance the relative appeal of bicycling but don't incite much interest from Mr. Forester.
But what is most troublesome with Mr. Forrester is his general pessimism about the possibility of tackling America's auto-addiction, a pessimism shared by his thankfully diminishing number of acolytes. I don't share that pessimism. My optimism leads me to advocacy, which means coalition building. And this means making friends with advocates for transit, pedestrians, livable communities, historical preservation, wildlife, the environment, neighborhoods, children, and others. In short, we need to challenge car culture, not capitulate.
Certainly recent trends--energy costs, pollution, obesity, traffic frustration, growing demand for transit, objection to sprawl, etc.--mean it's easier to make the argument against auto-dependent transportation today than it was in the 1950s or 1960s. We need advocacy to meet this opportunity, not a lot of backward-looking sound and fury signifying nothing.
Posted by Paul Dorn to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 01:09:00 PM
Thanks Fritz for posting this. Any reader of his Effective Cycling--as I had the misfortune to do (well, as much as I could stomach) when I was certified as a League Cycling Instructor (LCI#1237)--understands Mr. Forester's tendency to massage facts in support of his "old paradigm" argument, which is becoming increasingly marginal and obsolete. Mr. Forester is an engineer, not a political scientist. He may have contributed to bicycling knowledge, but he contributes nothing to bicycling advocacy.
One example in this Google presentation is his overly quick dismissal of Davis, a city where I presently am employed. (Me thinks he doth protest too much!) Many college communities in the U.S. have similar demographics to Davis; none have similar infrastructure, none have a similar rate of bicycling mode share (even with some erosion in recent years.)
His understanding of how Davis became so bike friendly seems rather curious. Taking an aside from one of the city's early advocates--citing no public on-record comment--Mr. Forester suggests the goal was motorist protection from an invasion of pedaling hippies. The nation's first bike lane effort was intended to benefit motorists, he suggests. I don't find this credible; the result certainly hasn't benefited motoring in Davis: streets that dead-end for cars but allow through passage for bikes, generally minimal street widths (no 8-lane streets typical in other CA communities), the large campus area closed to vehicles, etc.
In general, I'm hugely skeptical of Mr. Forester's overall history: I doubt the highway lobby barely considered cyclists at all in the 1950s and 1960s. Freeways were the priority, not streets cleared of bicyclists. He seems to have taken comments from certain nefarious local traffic engineers in the 1960s and concocted a national conspiracy out of it.
One of the greatest deficiencies of Forester's argument is its exclusive focus on traveler behavior curb-to-curb. The larger bicycling environment doesn't seem to concern Forester at all. Bicycling enhancing factors such as trees, secure parking, multimodal transit access, close neighborhood retail, preventing sprawl (which extends distances between destinations), traffic calming, cultural encouragement--all serve to enhance the relative appeal of bicycling but don't incite much interest from Mr. Forester.
But what is most troublesome with Mr. Forrester is his general pessimism about the possibility of tackling America's auto-addiction, a pessimism shared by his thankfully diminishing number of acolytes. I don't share that pessimism. My optimism leads me to advocacy, which means coalition building. And this means making friends with advocates for transit, pedestrians, livable communities, historical preservation, wildlife, the environment, neighborhoods, children, and others. In short, we need to challenge car culture, not capitulate.
Certainly recent trends--energy costs, pollution, obesity, traffic frustration, growing demand for transit, objection to sprawl, etc.--mean it's easier to make the argument against auto-dependent transportation today than it was in the 1950s or 1960s. We need advocacy to meet this opportunity, not a lot of backward-looking sound and fury signifying nothing.
Posted by Paul Dorn to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 01:09:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Manpris and style.
Russ has left a new comment on your post "Manpris and style":
Just Ride.....It isn't about fashion. If people make fun of you who cares, chances are that you don't know them and will never see them again... Atleast thats my take on my fahion.
Posted by Russ to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 10:57:00 AM
Just Ride.....It isn't about fashion. If people make fun of you who cares, chances are that you don't know them and will never see them again... Atleast thats my take on my fahion.
Posted by Russ to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 10:57:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Manpris and style.
Beth has left a new comment on your post "Manpris and style":
Speaking as a chick: I don't even understand the objection to the "manpri." I think they look great on cyclists, and they are certainly better looking than hiking up one pant leg with that reflector tape, or walking around all day with one pant leg still pegged because you forgot to undo it, or walking around with a torn, greasy hem on your left side. I wear capris almost all the time in the summer because they are so bike-friendly, and I think it's lame that guys get crap for doing the same thing.
Choose the function!
Posted by Beth to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 10:55:00 AM
Speaking as a chick: I don't even understand the objection to the "manpri." I think they look great on cyclists, and they are certainly better looking than hiking up one pant leg with that reflector tape, or walking around all day with one pant leg still pegged because you forgot to undo it, or walking around with a torn, greasy hem on your left side. I wear capris almost all the time in the summer because they are so bike-friendly, and I think it's lame that guys get crap for doing the same thing.
Choose the function!
Posted by Beth to Cyclelicious at 5/24/2007 10:55:00 AM
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bay Area Bike To Work Day.
Corinne Winter has left a new comment on your post "Bay Area Bike To Work Day":
So, did you visit a bunch of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition Energizer Stations in Santa Clara County? Let's here a report! Which were the best?
What a fun day it was.
Posted by Corinne Winter to Cyclelicious at 5/23/2007 06:38:00 PM
So, did you visit a bunch of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition Energizer Stations in Santa Clara County? Let's here a report! Which were the best?
What a fun day it was.
Posted by Corinne Winter to Cyclelicious at 5/23/2007 06:38:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on John Forester speaks at Google.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "John Forester speaks at Google":
Fritz,
Thanks for the link to the Appeal and I look forward to reading it.
I wish CA cyclists well and hope issues of responsibility can be made "clearer" by the case. Too often local municipalities use immunity when in fact they have been aware of problems for many years.
Jack
P.S. A recent case in Kansas City Mo about a pedestrian being killed and the city held liable can be found here:
http://www.courts.mo.gov/courts/pubopinions.nsf/ccd96539c3fb13ce8625661f004bc7da/d7393a58aba3b8e7862572ce004f45d7?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,bicycle
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/23/2007 03:37:00 PM
Fritz,
Thanks for the link to the Appeal and I look forward to reading it.
I wish CA cyclists well and hope issues of responsibility can be made "clearer" by the case. Too often local municipalities use immunity when in fact they have been aware of problems for many years.
Jack
P.S. A recent case in Kansas City Mo about a pedestrian being killed and the city held liable can be found here:
http://www.courts.mo.gov/courts/pubopinions.nsf/ccd96539c3fb13ce8625661f004bc7da/d7393a58aba3b8e7862572ce004f45d7?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,bicycle
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/23/2007 03:37:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on John Forester speaks at Google.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "John Forester speaks at Google":
I know Forester has his own agenda, but this suit was funded and supported by the California Association of Bicycling Organizations, the California Bicycle Coalition, and the League of American Bicyclists. The leaders of these groups have put aside their animosity towards Forester in this case.
The public has been led to believe that Bike Paths (Class 1 bikeway transportation routes, paved and separated from car traffic) are built with safety in mind partly because California Highway Code establishes minimum safety standards for Bike Paths. But the reality is that municipalities such as the City of Los Angeles are hiding from their responsibility behind a claim that Bike Paths built for transportation are the same as unpaved trails opened for recreation. People are being baited by the promise of a safe Bike Path, but switched to the "ride at your own risk" exposure of an undeveloped trail.
See for details on why California cyclists supported Prokops suit.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/23/2007 11:57:00 AM
I know Forester has his own agenda, but this suit was funded and supported by the California Association of Bicycling Organizations, the California Bicycle Coalition, and the League of American Bicyclists. The leaders of these groups have put aside their animosity towards Forester in this case.
The public has been led to believe that Bike Paths (Class 1 bikeway transportation routes, paved and separated from car traffic) are built with safety in mind partly because California Highway Code establishes minimum safety standards for Bike Paths. But the reality is that municipalities such as the City of Los Angeles are hiding from their responsibility behind a claim that Bike Paths built for transportation are the same as unpaved trails opened for recreation. People are being baited by the promise of a safe Bike Path, but switched to the "ride at your own risk" exposure of an undeveloped trail.
See for details on why California cyclists supported Prokops suit.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/23/2007 11:57:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on John Forester gave a talk on bicycle transportatio....
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "John Forester gave a talk on bicycle transportatio...":
Cycle paths are NOT cycle lanes. To spend legal funds to change the original purpose is self-defeating. But of course many things John attempts to support damages the integration of cycling into our transportation solutions.
Forester's perceptions and observations on how history has dictated our transportation layout is accurate in some respects but misleading in others. No doubt STOP signs are overused and thus the CA stop is dominant. His attempts to question with questions or with "have you ever heard of a scientific study on it" would apply to many of his personal observations as well.
John's prescriptions and idea are a product of an era in our history that created some peculiar solutions. His take and interpretations are understandable but misleading... many "counter-actions" were from that period. In the USA, the car culture has become so dominant that it is hard for "experts" like John to think constructively any longer.
Euro-cities are purposely designed to be not auto-centrict. Yes many people there are "in love with cars" and they are becoming more prevalent. However, city planners there continue to favor cyclists and pedestrians as they recognize the value of people and culture in improving quality of life issues.
John also claims that bike lanes don't increase cycling. This is obviously incorrect as proven by Bogota and other cities. As pointed before, leadership exhibited by such men as Enrique Penalosa, has transformed transportation through the use of bike lanes, bike paths and other infrastructure decisions.
Rational policy making benefits all road users. This is the purpose of "complete streets" and I suggest that is what you should be linking to increase the level of debate and understanding.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/23/2007 09:37:00 AM
Cycle paths are NOT cycle lanes. To spend legal funds to change the original purpose is self-defeating. But of course many things John attempts to support damages the integration of cycling into our transportation solutions.
Forester's perceptions and observations on how history has dictated our transportation layout is accurate in some respects but misleading in others. No doubt STOP signs are overused and thus the CA stop is dominant. His attempts to question with questions or with "have you ever heard of a scientific study on it" would apply to many of his personal observations as well.
John's prescriptions and idea are a product of an era in our history that created some peculiar solutions. His take and interpretations are understandable but misleading... many "counter-actions" were from that period. In the USA, the car culture has become so dominant that it is hard for "experts" like John to think constructively any longer.
Euro-cities are purposely designed to be not auto-centrict. Yes many people there are "in love with cars" and they are becoming more prevalent. However, city planners there continue to favor cyclists and pedestrians as they recognize the value of people and culture in improving quality of life issues.
John also claims that bike lanes don't increase cycling. This is obviously incorrect as proven by Bogota and other cities. As pointed before, leadership exhibited by such men as Enrique Penalosa, has transformed transportation through the use of bike lanes, bike paths and other infrastructure decisions.
Rational policy making benefits all road users. This is the purpose of "complete streets" and I suggest that is what you should be linking to increase the level of debate and understanding.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/23/2007 09:37:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Show courage. Wear Spandex..
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "Show courage. Wear Spandex.":
It's a comma splice anyway.
I get treated better in street clothes, far as I can tell. I wear whatever's on the top of the clean laundry clump.
Why should you make the people who want to wear lycra dress like you, though? They should change clothes, lest you feel "like the odd man out"?
Must be a man thing. Good thing women aren't so obsessed with what people are wearing ;) ;) ;)
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/23/2007 08:17:00 AM
It's a comma splice anyway.
I get treated better in street clothes, far as I can tell. I wear whatever's on the top of the clean laundry clump.
Why should you make the people who want to wear lycra dress like you, though? They should change clothes, lest you feel "like the odd man out"?
Must be a man thing. Good thing women aren't so obsessed with what people are wearing ;) ;) ;)
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/23/2007 08:17:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on John Forester gave a talk on bicycle transportatio....
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "John Forester gave a talk on bicycle transportatio...":
Looked pretty clear in the books to me - It's a trail. They don't have to make it useful or safe. Heavens, why would they want to be responsible for that ?!? It's not like we're drivers or anything...
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/23/2007 08:11:00 AM
Looked pretty clear in the books to me - It's a trail. They don't have to make it useful or safe. Heavens, why would they want to be responsible for that ?!? It's not like we're drivers or anything...
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/23/2007 08:11:00 AM
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on John Forester gave a talk on bicycle transportatio....
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "John Forester gave a talk on bicycle transportatio...":
do you work at google?
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/22/2007 11:56:00 PM
do you work at google?
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/22/2007 11:56:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Show courage. Wear Spandex..
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Show courage. Wear Spandex.":
Then why do you guys wear it. I have a couple jerseys and a couple pairs of shorts but I only wear them when I have to, not because I'm embarrassed but because there's no reason on rides under 20-30 miles. Show up at your club ride in an ACDC shirt and cut-offs. If they don't let you ride pull a Jerry MacGuire and see who's coming with you. Start your own ride.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/22/2007 11:55:00 PM
Then why do you guys wear it. I have a couple jerseys and a couple pairs of shorts but I only wear them when I have to, not because I'm embarrassed but because there's no reason on rides under 20-30 miles. Show up at your club ride in an ACDC shirt and cut-offs. If they don't let you ride pull a Jerry MacGuire and see who's coming with you. Start your own ride.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/22/2007 11:55:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Show courage. Wear Spandex..
brian has left a new comment on your post "Show courage. Wear Spandex.":
Warren, this is essentially the position that Grant Peterson takes, and it makes a lot of sense. It's not just about riding a bike to work--I should be able to go on a club ride in a pair of normal shorts, a t-shirt, and a pair of trainers without feeling like the odd man out, surrounded by lycra. Specialized clothes are OK, if you really need them, but they are just another obstacle for getting someone to ride a bike regularly.
Posted by brian to Cyclelicious at 5/22/2007 12:55:00 PM
Warren, this is essentially the position that Grant Peterson takes, and it makes a lot of sense. It's not just about riding a bike to work--I should be able to go on a club ride in a pair of normal shorts, a t-shirt, and a pair of trainers without feeling like the odd man out, surrounded by lycra. Specialized clothes are OK, if you really need them, but they are just another obstacle for getting someone to ride a bike regularly.
Posted by brian to Cyclelicious at 5/22/2007 12:55:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Show courage. Wear Spandex..
Warren T has left a new comment on your post "Show courage. Wear Spandex.":
For today's commute I wore one of the cycling jerseys that I reserve for weekend recreational riding. I felt kinda silly the whole way in. I want to send a message that you don't have to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe in order to bike to work... That, and for some reason I always feel overheated after riding wearing one of the jerseys.
Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 5/22/2007 09:56:00 AM
For today's commute I wore one of the cycling jerseys that I reserve for weekend recreational riding. I felt kinda silly the whole way in. I want to send a message that you don't have to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe in order to bike to work... That, and for some reason I always feel overheated after riding wearing one of the jerseys.
Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 5/22/2007 09:56:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dangers of Bike Lanes.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Dangers of Bike Lanes":
I had no idea how bike lanes work - in fact, it's not even on the Texas state driving test! Now that biking is my sole means of transportation, it's nice to know how these things work. As Jack said, most roads aren't "elegant", and in my particular town the road to work is full of potholes, and for two weeks straight I had to bicycle past a dead squirrel carcass. (Do you call the city to come clean it up?)
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/22/2007 08:53:00 AM
I had no idea how bike lanes work - in fact, it's not even on the Texas state driving test! Now that biking is my sole means of transportation, it's nice to know how these things work. As Jack said, most roads aren't "elegant", and in my particular town the road to work is full of potholes, and for two weeks straight I had to bicycle past a dead squirrel carcass. (Do you call the city to come clean it up?)
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/22/2007 08:53:00 AM
Monday, May 21, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on The Great Gas Boycott of 2007.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "The Great Gas Boycott of 2007":
I am sorry if this is in the wrong place or wrong group.
Acting Together Will Make A Difference! visit www.end2crazygasprice.com now!
Our objective is to Force the gas companies to lower their gas price by asking the consumers in Canada and in the United States NOT TO PURCHASE ANY GAS from the selected gas companies posted below.
We can have a significant impact on the price of gas IF WE ACT TOGETHER to initiate a GAS PRICE WAR!!! So Please Start The Boycott Now!
Until futher notice WE DO NOT BUY ANY GAS from the following companies
CANADA
- Esso
- Petro-Canada
- Shell
USA
- ExxonMobil (all Exxon Mobile Gas Stations)
- Esso
- Shell
YES, WE CAN WIN BUT…It is absolutely NECESSARY To continue purchasing our gas ELSEWHERE Than at the posted gas stations above and this, until we reach our objective. And, MOST OF ALL, HELP US
BY FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, CO-WORKER etc...! CAN WE COUNT ON YOU…?
Please visit www.end2crazygasprice.com and join us to implement it.
NO PROTEST REQUIRE! All you have to remember the next time you fill up, STAY AWAY from SHELL, PETRO-CANADA, ESSO, and All ExxonMobil Gas stations.
"BOYCOTT" is the only option left for us to fight against this crazy gas prices, unless the government involve and regulate the gas price somehow!
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/21/2007 11:45:00 PM
I am sorry if this is in the wrong place or wrong group.
Acting Together Will Make A Difference! visit www.end2crazygasprice.com now!
Our objective is to Force the gas companies to lower their gas price by asking the consumers in Canada and in the United States NOT TO PURCHASE ANY GAS from the selected gas companies posted below.
We can have a significant impact on the price of gas IF WE ACT TOGETHER to initiate a GAS PRICE WAR!!! So Please Start The Boycott Now!
Until futher notice WE DO NOT BUY ANY GAS from the following companies
CANADA
- Esso
- Petro-Canada
- Shell
USA
- ExxonMobil (all Exxon Mobile Gas Stations)
- Esso
- Shell
YES, WE CAN WIN BUT…It is absolutely NECESSARY To continue purchasing our gas ELSEWHERE Than at the posted gas stations above and this, until we reach our objective. And, MOST OF ALL, HELP US
BY FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, CO-WORKER etc...! CAN WE COUNT ON YOU…?
Please visit www.end2crazygasprice.com and join us to implement it.
NO PROTEST REQUIRE! All you have to remember the next time you fill up, STAY AWAY from SHELL, PETRO-CANADA, ESSO, and All ExxonMobil Gas stations.
"BOYCOTT" is the only option left for us to fight against this crazy gas prices, unless the government involve and regulate the gas price somehow!
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/21/2007 11:45:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Show courage. Wear Spandex..
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Show courage. Wear Spandex.":
"show courage" is funny.
"show balls" is more accurate and funnier.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/21/2007 11:27:00 PM
"show courage" is funny.
"show balls" is more accurate and funnier.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/21/2007 11:27:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on North Korea bicycle paths.
Paul Tay has left a new comment on your post "North Korea bicycle paths":
Exactly my point about America's most advanced bikeways. We already have them. The problem? The price of gas is still way too LOW.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 5/21/2007 08:21:00 PM
Exactly my point about America's most advanced bikeways. We already have them. The problem? The price of gas is still way too LOW.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 5/21/2007 08:21:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on North Korea bicycle paths.
michael has left a new comment on your post "North Korea bicycle paths":
SO WHAT---DONT WORRY ABOUT NORTH KOREA--WORRY ABOUT YOUR OWN LIFE AND THE LIFE OF YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY--DUH
Posted by michael to Cyclelicious at 5/21/2007 05:45:00 PM
SO WHAT---DONT WORRY ABOUT NORTH KOREA--WORRY ABOUT YOUR OWN LIFE AND THE LIFE OF YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY--DUH
Posted by michael to Cyclelicious at 5/21/2007 05:45:00 PM
Sunday, May 20, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on San Francisco: More bicycles than cars on Bike To ....
Paul Tay has left a new comment on your post "San Francisco: More bicycles than cars on Bike To ...":
FORTUNATELY, Tulsa's Mayor simply exhorted city employees to ride on BTW Day, and didn't even bother to ride herself. She looks ridiculous in spandex.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 5/20/2007 08:44:00 AM
FORTUNATELY, Tulsa's Mayor simply exhorted city employees to ride on BTW Day, and didn't even bother to ride herself. She looks ridiculous in spandex.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 5/20/2007 08:44:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on San Francisco: More bicycles than cars on Bike To ....
Dr Kickstand has left a new comment on your post "San Francisco: More bicycles than cars on Bike To ...":
This a great outcome. The bicycle message is slowly getting through.
DrK
BikesThatFold.com - All about Folding Bikes.
Posted by Dr Kickstand to Cyclelicious at 5/20/2007 04:25:00 AM
This a great outcome. The bicycle message is slowly getting through.
DrK
BikesThatFold.com - All about Folding Bikes.
Posted by Dr Kickstand to Cyclelicious at 5/20/2007 04:25:00 AM
Friday, May 18, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike to Work Day photos.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Bike to Work Day photos":
nice pics. like the new logo.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/18/2007 08:25:00 PM
nice pics. like the new logo.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/18/2007 08:25:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike to Work Day photos.
gwadzilla has left a new comment on your post "Bike to Work Day photos":
we had our Bike To Work Day today here in DC
it went well enough
the Mayor rode his bike and spoke at the gathering downtown
pics on my blog
Posted by gwadzilla to Cyclelicious at 5/18/2007 02:10:00 PM
we had our Bike To Work Day today here in DC
it went well enough
the Mayor rode his bike and spoke at the gathering downtown
pics on my blog
Posted by gwadzilla to Cyclelicious at 5/18/2007 02:10:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike to Work Day photos.
Tim Jackson- Masi Guy has left a new comment on your post "Bike to Work Day photos":
My round trip commute yesterday- by bike- was 80 miles.
I suffered.
Posted by Tim Jackson- Masi Guy to Cyclelicious at 5/18/2007 09:38:00 AM
My round trip commute yesterday- by bike- was 80 miles.
I suffered.
Posted by Tim Jackson- Masi Guy to Cyclelicious at 5/18/2007 09:38:00 AM
Thursday, May 17, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on $100,000 hybrid: Lexus LS 600h.
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "$100,000 hybrid: Lexus LS 600h":
My hybrid (either the GIant or the Trek) still gets much better mileage.
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/17/2007 08:49:00 PM
My hybrid (either the GIant or the Trek) still gets much better mileage.
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/17/2007 08:49:00 PM
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dangers of Bike Lanes.
John A. Ardelli has left a new comment on your post "Dangers of Bike Lanes":
Jack,
For more thoughts on this, check out my responses to a few comments on this same post at my personal blog:
http://pedalingprince.blogspot.com/2007/05/dangers-of-bike-lanes.html
Posted by John A. Ardelli to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 06:59:00 PM
Jack,
For more thoughts on this, check out my responses to a few comments on this same post at my personal blog:
http://pedalingprince.blogspot.com/2007/05/dangers-of-bike-lanes.html
Posted by John A. Ardelli to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 06:59:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Circular folding bicycles.
Body Beauty has left a new comment on your post "Circular folding bicycles":
I like the Locust Bike concept. Its a bit odd looking but thats what makes it so fun.
Posted by Body Beauty to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 03:01:00 PM
I like the Locust Bike concept. Its a bit odd looking but thats what makes it so fun.
Posted by Body Beauty to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 03:01:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dangers of Bike Lanes.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Dangers of Bike Lanes":
Blaming a bike lane for an accident caused by an irresponsible truck driver? Now that's irresponsible!
Of course the article notes that Ryan may have been riding too fast, ignoring avoidable risks, etc. THUS no amount of quick turn skill would have been sufficient to avoid injury when one rides irresponsibly. The truck driver should have checked his side view mirror before turning right. Again these factors have nothing to do with bike lanes and has everything to do with individual responsibility.
Ryan is not required by law to limit his mobility to the bike lane and to suggest otherwise is misleading at best. Many drivers are unaware of the rights of cyclists and no additional amount of education to cyclists will change what noncyclists don't understand.
Most roads as currently constructed are not "elegant" at all. As John A has stated before, "bike lanes only complicate an already elegant system that allows users of all vehicles to share the road without conflict". This statement is ABSURD!
Who thinking clearly can deny that cyclists have an inherent disadvantage due to their weight, size, lack of speed and visibility... all of which are potential sources of conflict?
An open minded and informative post would have incorporated a more thorough description and purpose of bike lanes and how they are to be marked and designed. Because of the inherent conflicts, there is much controversy and debate.
John A's prescription is not what Ken Kifer advised: "We need to discuss how to get more people bicycling, and we need to discuss the problems that prevent them from doing so... this group will promote bicycling as transportation, all people who ride bicycles on a regular basis are welcome, and all kinds of bicycling are considered desirable."
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 12:19:00 PM
Blaming a bike lane for an accident caused by an irresponsible truck driver? Now that's irresponsible!
Of course the article notes that Ryan may have been riding too fast, ignoring avoidable risks, etc. THUS no amount of quick turn skill would have been sufficient to avoid injury when one rides irresponsibly. The truck driver should have checked his side view mirror before turning right. Again these factors have nothing to do with bike lanes and has everything to do with individual responsibility.
Ryan is not required by law to limit his mobility to the bike lane and to suggest otherwise is misleading at best. Many drivers are unaware of the rights of cyclists and no additional amount of education to cyclists will change what noncyclists don't understand.
Most roads as currently constructed are not "elegant" at all. As John A has stated before, "bike lanes only complicate an already elegant system that allows users of all vehicles to share the road without conflict". This statement is ABSURD!
Who thinking clearly can deny that cyclists have an inherent disadvantage due to their weight, size, lack of speed and visibility... all of which are potential sources of conflict?
An open minded and informative post would have incorporated a more thorough description and purpose of bike lanes and how they are to be marked and designed. Because of the inherent conflicts, there is much controversy and debate.
John A's prescription is not what Ken Kifer advised: "We need to discuss how to get more people bicycling, and we need to discuss the problems that prevent them from doing so... this group will promote bicycling as transportation, all people who ride bicycles on a regular basis are welcome, and all kinds of bicycling are considered desirable."
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 12:19:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dangers of Bike Lanes.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Dangers of Bike Lanes":
My opinion, for whatever it's worth:
* The cyclist had the right of way.
* Don't blame the victim. But yes, we should pay attention when moving along to the right of right-turning traffic.
* Poor intersection design may have contributed to the collision, but the fault belongs to the truck driver. He (or she) is required to stop on red AND LOOK before turning right.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 12:00:00 PM
My opinion, for whatever it's worth:
* The cyclist had the right of way.
* Don't blame the victim. But yes, we should pay attention when moving along to the right of right-turning traffic.
* Poor intersection design may have contributed to the collision, but the fault belongs to the truck driver. He (or she) is required to stop on red AND LOOK before turning right.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 12:00:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on The Great Gas Boycott of 2007.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "The Great Gas Boycott of 2007":
Just a thought, if people would buy JUST gas at the gas station, and not all the other stuff, this would have a huge effect on their profits (they always say they don't make their profit from gas). You can only get gas from a gas station, but you can get all the other stuff from your corner liquer store. Just my 2 cents.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 10:00:00 AM
Just a thought, if people would buy JUST gas at the gas station, and not all the other stuff, this would have a huge effect on their profits (they always say they don't make their profit from gas). You can only get gas from a gas station, but you can get all the other stuff from your corner liquer store. Just my 2 cents.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 10:00:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle Missoula.
zbikenut has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle Missoula":
Source of funds is only marginally relevant to use of funds. Nobody said that since money for roads comes from cars it must be used for cars. If we only used taxes that way how would we pay for education? We give our elected officials the power to spend some of our tax money. It is in the public interest that our government promotes bicycle riding. The government in general feels it is good for the population to ride bikes. Therefore we have spent millions of dollars to build paved trails up the Bitteroot from Lolo, light the Kim Williams trail, put the tunnel under the Russel street bridge, and other projects. We have spent this money even though we do not get significant tax money from bicycles. It is for the public good.
http://bicyclehangar.googlepages.com/
Posted by zbikenut to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 08:09:00 AM
Source of funds is only marginally relevant to use of funds. Nobody said that since money for roads comes from cars it must be used for cars. If we only used taxes that way how would we pay for education? We give our elected officials the power to spend some of our tax money. It is in the public interest that our government promotes bicycle riding. The government in general feels it is good for the population to ride bikes. Therefore we have spent millions of dollars to build paved trails up the Bitteroot from Lolo, light the Kim Williams trail, put the tunnel under the Russel street bridge, and other projects. We have spent this money even though we do not get significant tax money from bicycles. It is for the public good.
http://bicyclehangar.googlepages.com/
Posted by zbikenut to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 08:09:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dangers of Bike Lanes.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Dangers of Bike Lanes":
I think that bike path is not well designed.
Here, paths have stop signs for bicycles when they intersect streets and roads.
In some cases, there are even barriers that force cyclists to dismount, to avoid collisions with road traffic
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 07:59:00 AM
I think that bike path is not well designed.
Here, paths have stop signs for bicycles when they intersect streets and roads.
In some cases, there are even barriers that force cyclists to dismount, to avoid collisions with road traffic
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 07:59:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dangers of Bike Lanes.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Dangers of Bike Lanes":
Just an FYI, your adsense bar at the bottom of your posts is overlapping with your posts just a bit. It isn't overlapping words, but it looks off. Just thought you might want to know.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 06:59:00 AM
Just an FYI, your adsense bar at the bottom of your posts is overlapping with your posts just a bit. It isn't overlapping words, but it looks off. Just thought you might want to know.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 06:59:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on The Great Gas Boycott of 2007.
danc has left a new comment on your post "The Great Gas Boycott of 2007":
from Snopes "Pain in the Gas"
http://www.snopes.com/politics/gasoline/nogas.asp
"Gasoline is a fungible, global commodity, its price subject to the ordinary forces of supply and demand. No amount of consumer gimmickry and showmanship will lower its price in the long run; only a significant, ongoing reduction in demand will accomplish that goal. Unfortunately, for many people achieving that goal would mean cutting down on their driving or opting for less desirable economy cars over less fuel-efficient models, solutions they find unappealing." Get on bike and quit whinning!
Posted by danc to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 04:17:00 AM !
from Snopes "Pain in the Gas"
http://www.snopes.com/politics/gasoline/nogas.asp
"Gasoline is a fungible, global commodity, its price subject to the ordinary forces of supply and demand. No amount of consumer gimmickry and showmanship will lower its price in the long run; only a significant, ongoing reduction in demand will accomplish that goal. Unfortunately, for many people achieving that goal would mean cutting down on their driving or opting for less desirable economy cars over less fuel-efficient models, solutions they find unappealing." Get on bike and quit whinning!
Posted by danc to Cyclelicious at 5/16/2007 04:17:00 AM !
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dangers of Bike Lanes.
Brian has left a new comment on your post "Dangers of Bike Lanes":
Hmmm...I have a friend from college that got cutoff by a car that then turned right in front of him. My friend then poppoed a wheelie on his MTB and put the front wheel through the car's passenger window. When the cops came out, the driver was ticketed for his actions and had to pay for a new wheel for my friend's bike.
Posted by Brian to Cyclelicious at 5/15/2007 11:52:00 PM
Hmmm...I have a friend from college that got cutoff by a car that then turned right in front of him. My friend then poppoed a wheelie on his MTB and put the front wheel through the car's passenger window. When the cops came out, the driver was ticketed for his actions and had to pay for a new wheel for my friend's bike.
Posted by Brian to Cyclelicious at 5/15/2007 11:52:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on The Great Gas Boycott of 2007.
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "The Great Gas Boycott of 2007":
So. The six ways of lowering gas prices don't even *hint* at reducing demand by *needing* less. The question "are any of these even possible" seemed to mean the suggestions didn't have to be "feasible" but I suppose driving less is truly unthinkable.
Like my nonsense word verification of the day: jffokuhm ...
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/15/2007 10:44:00 AM
So. The six ways of lowering gas prices don't even *hint* at reducing demand by *needing* less. The question "are any of these even possible" seemed to mean the suggestions didn't have to be "feasible" but I suppose driving less is truly unthinkable.
Like my nonsense word verification of the day: jffokuhm ...
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/15/2007 10:44:00 AM
Monday, May 14, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop":
that's simply not true. when i drive I wait behind cars far more often than I wait behind bikes. plus, I've never had to wait behind a cyclist for more than a few seconds, and often find myself stuck behind cars going under the speed limit on the highway for a long time. they just need to pull their heads out of their asses.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/14/2007 10:45:00 PM
that's simply not true. when i drive I wait behind cars far more often than I wait behind bikes. plus, I've never had to wait behind a cyclist for more than a few seconds, and often find myself stuck behind cars going under the speed limit on the highway for a long time. they just need to pull their heads out of their asses.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/14/2007 10:45:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on The Great Gas Boycott of 2007.
Warren T has left a new comment on your post "The Great Gas Boycott of 2007":
So, what you're saying is if I don't drive as much, I won't have to buy as much gas? But wait, can I keep buying gas but not use it?
http://consumerist.com/consumer/clips/snl-skit-dont-buy-stuff-you-cant-afford-252491.php
Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 5/14/2007 02:59:00 PM
So, what you're saying is if I don't drive as much, I won't have to buy as much gas? But wait, can I keep buying gas but not use it?
http://consumerist.com/consumer/clips/snl-skit-dont-buy-stuff-you-cant-afford-252491.php
Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 5/14/2007 02:59:00 PM
Friday, May 11, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Encounter with a Motorist.
John A. Ardelli has left a new comment on your post "Encounter with a Motorist":
Jack, since you put this same comment on my personal blog, I responded there:
http://pedalingprince.blogspot.com/2007/05/share-road.html
Posted by John A. Ardelli to Cyclelicious at 5/11/2007 04:53:00 AM
Jack, since you put this same comment on my personal blog, I responded there:
http://pedalingprince.blogspot.com/2007/05/share-road.html
Posted by John A. Ardelli to Cyclelicious at 5/11/2007 04:53:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop.
John A. Ardelli has left a new comment on your post "Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop":
Dr. Logan, I think "negotiation" is the problem. I think these idiots would rather negotiate with another car because the car goes fast, so getting stuck behind one doesn't slow them down...
These people need to be reminded that these are roads, not race tracks. :(
Posted by John A. Ardelli to Cyclelicious at 5/11/2007 04:48:00 AM
Dr. Logan, I think "negotiation" is the problem. I think these idiots would rather negotiate with another car because the car goes fast, so getting stuck behind one doesn't slow them down...
These people need to be reminded that these are roads, not race tracks. :(
Posted by John A. Ardelli to Cyclelicious at 5/11/2007 04:48:00 AM
Thursday, May 10, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop":
All I want to do is ride my bike and not be assaulted. Aparently that's too much to ask. The silly thing is that we're doing them a favor by riding: one less car for them to negotiate, less pollution, etc.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/10/2007 01:56:00 PM
All I want to do is ride my bike and not be assaulted. Aparently that's too much to ask. The silly thing is that we're doing them a favor by riding: one less car for them to negotiate, less pollution, etc.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/10/2007 01:56:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop.
Apertome has left a new comment on your post "Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop":
I missed the previous post about this. I'm just stunned and horrified by the whole thing. I hope that "cop" loses his badge.
Posted by Apertome to Cyclelicious at 5/10/2007 11:35:00 AM
I missed the previous post about this. I'm just stunned and horrified by the whole thing. I hope that "cop" loses his badge.
Posted by Apertome to Cyclelicious at 5/10/2007 11:35:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop.
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop":
whaddya mean, ex-hippies?
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/10/2007 11:04:00 AM
whaddya mean, ex-hippies?
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/10/2007 11:04:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop":
You mean the very person who is suppose to protect cyclists-pedestrians is the guilty one? Unfortunately, this attack is indicative of an attittude that pervades law enfocement. Cyclists are those x-hippies, social outcasts, etc. and should be harassed and not protected. Otherwise, all those drivers of motorized vehicles will get angry and not support the status quo.
Until leadership rides to work, this problem with its numerous and ugly ramifications will continue underneath the surface of perception.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/10/2007 09:02:00 AM
You mean the very person who is suppose to protect cyclists-pedestrians is the guilty one? Unfortunately, this attack is indicative of an attittude that pervades law enfocement. Cyclists are those x-hippies, social outcasts, etc. and should be harassed and not protected. Otherwise, all those drivers of motorized vehicles will get angry and not support the status quo.
Until leadership rides to work, this problem with its numerous and ugly ramifications will continue underneath the surface of perception.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/10/2007 09:02:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Encounter with a Motorist.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Encounter with a Motorist":
John A., in a "perfect world" I would agree, but this may surprise you but most of us don't live in such a world. By the way, this phrase "pw" has real meaning and to understand look at how biking is being seriously damaged in St. Louis.
As exemplified by cities in the US and around the world that have successfully integrated cycling into transportation, bike lanes are important for numerous reasons.
Bike lanes don't prevent STR but do enhance the ability to include bike planners in the process of street design and construction. In addition, these lanes are constant reminders to vehicles that cyclists have rights too! In other words, these lanes serve as continuing education!
As you admit, bike lanes are too often poorly designed as are our streets. Complete streets addresses these issues but THERE WILL ALWAYS BE AN INHERENT CONFLICT between motorized vehicles and pedestrian-cyclists. This is a fact and is recognized as such for obvious reasons. Successful planners incorporate this fact into their plans which help creates friendlier environments for all road users.
Like you, I'll ride on any street but I have been riding for over fifty years. However, I know that my wife and many friends will not comfortably ride on streets without bike lanes. Your personal view is not helping them and its pervasiveness is preventing the cycling world from having needed riders to create more critical mass.
Perhaps drivers in your area are much more considerate than in our area and you're fortunate. Gee I wish you were right but numerous studies and successful cities say otherwise.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/10/2007 07:42:00 AM
John A., in a "perfect world" I would agree, but this may surprise you but most of us don't live in such a world. By the way, this phrase "pw" has real meaning and to understand look at how biking is being seriously damaged in St. Louis.
As exemplified by cities in the US and around the world that have successfully integrated cycling into transportation, bike lanes are important for numerous reasons.
Bike lanes don't prevent STR but do enhance the ability to include bike planners in the process of street design and construction. In addition, these lanes are constant reminders to vehicles that cyclists have rights too! In other words, these lanes serve as continuing education!
As you admit, bike lanes are too often poorly designed as are our streets. Complete streets addresses these issues but THERE WILL ALWAYS BE AN INHERENT CONFLICT between motorized vehicles and pedestrian-cyclists. This is a fact and is recognized as such for obvious reasons. Successful planners incorporate this fact into their plans which help creates friendlier environments for all road users.
Like you, I'll ride on any street but I have been riding for over fifty years. However, I know that my wife and many friends will not comfortably ride on streets without bike lanes. Your personal view is not helping them and its pervasiveness is preventing the cycling world from having needed riders to create more critical mass.
Perhaps drivers in your area are much more considerate than in our area and you're fortunate. Gee I wish you were right but numerous studies and successful cities say otherwise.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/10/2007 07:42:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Studded Tires.
John A. Ardelli has left a new comment on your post "Studded Tires":
What are you talking about? I never use italics! Where in the world would you get such a rediculous idea?!
If you ever find a post of mine that ever uses any italics, I swear I'll eat my lunch! :P
OK. In all seriousness, I use them because I find print is dead. It's hard to express emotion and tone of voice. Basically, I use italics for any word that, if I were speaking, I'd probably emphasize with tone. I don't do that so much in my formal writing, but in informal writing like blogging and E-mail, I do it fairly frequently (though, in E-mail, I tend to write emphasized words in ALL CAPS instead of using italics because I generally E-mail in plain ASCII text only).
Posted by John A. Ardelli to Cyclelicious at 5/10/2007 04:31:00 AM
What are you talking about? I never use italics! Where in the world would you get such a rediculous idea?!
If you ever find a post of mine that ever uses any italics, I swear I'll eat my lunch! :P
OK. In all seriousness, I use them because I find print is dead. It's hard to express emotion and tone of voice. Basically, I use italics for any word that, if I were speaking, I'd probably emphasize with tone. I don't do that so much in my formal writing, but in informal writing like blogging and E-mail, I do it fairly frequently (though, in E-mail, I tend to write emphasized words in ALL CAPS instead of using italics because I generally E-mail in plain ASCII text only).
Posted by John A. Ardelli to Cyclelicious at 5/10/2007 04:31:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop.
John A. Ardelli has left a new comment on your post "Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop":
Thanks for the welcome, Fritz! Also, thanks for promoting my blog! I was wondering how I was going to slip that in... :P
Posted by John A. Ardelli to Cyclelicious at 5/10/2007 04:33:00 AM
Thanks for the welcome, Fritz! Also, thanks for promoting my blog! I was wondering how I was going to slip that in... :P
Posted by John A. Ardelli to Cyclelicious at 5/10/2007 04:33:00 AM
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop":
I figure the whole citizen video journalism angle probably interested you, Steve.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 10:52:00 PM
I figure the whole citizen video journalism angle probably interested you, Steve.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 10:52:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop.
steephill has left a new comment on your post "Toronto cyclist assault: It was a cop":
Hey, I was just going to give you the heads up on this one but as usual you're on top of it. As you may know, I'm from Toronto and I instantly recognized that corner as Queen and Bay which is across from Toronto's City Hall/ Nathan Philips Square. Just goes to show that not all Canadians are not as civlized as you may think ;)
Posted by steephill to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 10:42:00 PM
Hey, I was just going to give you the heads up on this one but as usual you're on top of it. As you may know, I'm from Toronto and I instantly recognized that corner as Queen and Bay which is across from Toronto's City Hall/ Nathan Philips Square. Just goes to show that not all Canadians are not as civlized as you may think ;)
Posted by steephill to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 10:42:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Studded Tires.
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "Studded Tires":
Snork! Somebody who uses italics as often as *I* do!!! It's *amazing!!*
Let's hear it for intact pavement...
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 09:07:00 PM
Snork! Somebody who uses italics as often as *I* do!!! It's *amazing!!*
Let's hear it for intact pavement...
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 09:07:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Encounter with a Motorist.
John A. Ardelli has left a new comment on your post "Encounter with a Motorist":
Paul, as far as putting traffic between me and him in this instance, there was no opportunity to. The road from the trestle on, including following my turn onto Westmount, is only two lanes. There is no place for me to go that would put someone between me and him.
Jack, bike lanes only complicate an already elegant system that allows users of all vehicles to share the road without conflict, and most are designed badly, encouraging cyclists into dangerous practices. It's easier, cheaper and safer to educate (cyclists and motorists alike) people in how bicycles and motor vehicles should interact with each other when out on the road.
Posted by John A. Ardelli to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 05:15:00 PM
Paul, as far as putting traffic between me and him in this instance, there was no opportunity to. The road from the trestle on, including following my turn onto Westmount, is only two lanes. There is no place for me to go that would put someone between me and him.
Jack, bike lanes only complicate an already elegant system that allows users of all vehicles to share the road without conflict, and most are designed badly, encouraging cyclists into dangerous practices. It's easier, cheaper and safer to educate (cyclists and motorists alike) people in how bicycles and motor vehicles should interact with each other when out on the road.
Posted by John A. Ardelli to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 05:15:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Encounter with a Motorist.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Encounter with a Motorist":
Fritz,
That is why people like John A. get hassled...they don't normally receive the respect they deserve and are amazed when they get it. If they had a place at the planing table, John A. wouldn't have been surprised. Simply sharing the road can create great anxiety and wasted energy/emotions when you're up against the 5000 kg of Goliath steel and you're the 100 kg of David. John's reaction speaks for itself.
We need complete streets, not excuses. Examples about people who care to be fair are nice, but too infrequent, to be considered normal behavior.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 04:12:00 PM
Fritz,
That is why people like John A. get hassled...they don't normally receive the respect they deserve and are amazed when they get it. If they had a place at the planing table, John A. wouldn't have been surprised. Simply sharing the road can create great anxiety and wasted energy/emotions when you're up against the 5000 kg of Goliath steel and you're the 100 kg of David. John's reaction speaks for itself.
We need complete streets, not excuses. Examples about people who care to be fair are nice, but too infrequent, to be considered normal behavior.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 04:12:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Wilder and his Schwinn.
Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Wilder and his Schwinn":
what a great story. thanks for sharing. ha. i'm going to smile about this when I remember it later.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 12:28:00 PM
what a great story. thanks for sharing. ha. i'm going to smile about this when I remember it later.
Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 12:28:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Encounter with a Motorist.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Encounter with a Motorist":
Cool story.
Jack, John A is one of those bike-lane-haters you mentioned in an earlier conversation :-)
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 10:43:00 AM
Cool story.
Jack, John A is one of those bike-lane-haters you mentioned in an earlier conversation :-)
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 10:43:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Encounter with a Motorist.
Russ has left a new comment on your post "Encounter with a Motorist":
wow, that was nice of him..... but its funny that we expect a reaction out of him, just not that reaction...
Posted by Russ to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 06:32:00 AM
wow, that was nice of him..... but its funny that we expect a reaction out of him, just not that reaction...
Posted by Russ to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 06:32:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Encounter with a Motorist.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Encounter with a Motorist":
A simple wave to you after the problem would have been sufficient. Too bad this nice gesture came with such an expanse of wasted energy and unnecessary anxiety. If a well designed bike lane was available this wouldn't have happened. Trouble is most bike lanes are not well designed and neither are the roads being shared.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 06:11:00 AM
A simple wave to you after the problem would have been sufficient. Too bad this nice gesture came with such an expanse of wasted energy and unnecessary anxiety. If a well designed bike lane was available this wouldn't have happened. Trouble is most bike lanes are not well designed and neither are the roads being shared.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 06:11:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ivan Basso confesses to doping.
uncadan8 has left a new comment on your post "Ivan Basso confesses to doping":
"Attempted doping" -- my respectometer just took a dive.
Posted by uncadan8 to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 04:47:00 AM
"Attempted doping" -- my respectometer just took a dive.
Posted by uncadan8 to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 04:47:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ivan Basso confesses to doping.
Paul Tay has left a new comment on your post "Ivan Basso confesses to doping":
In case he crashes and needs blood transfusion.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 12:48:00 AM
In case he crashes and needs blood transfusion.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 12:48:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Encounter with a Motorist.
Paul Tay has left a new comment on your post "Encounter with a Motorist":
Generally, I always try to put traffic between me and cagers who want an unfriendly confrontation.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 12:41:00 AM
Generally, I always try to put traffic between me and cagers who want an unfriendly confrontation.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 5/09/2007 12:41:00 AM
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Wilder and his Schwinn.
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "Wilder and his Schwinn":
Big bikes have bigger inertia ... especially if it was a "Schwinn Racer." That's my model and I can hold 23 on the flats for long enough to embarrass roadies :-)
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/08/2007 04:34:00 PM
Big bikes have bigger inertia ... especially if it was a "Schwinn Racer." That's my model and I can hold 23 on the flats for long enough to embarrass roadies :-)
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 5/08/2007 04:34:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ivan Basso confesses to doping.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Ivan Basso confesses to doping":
yeah, "attempted" doping. Sheesh. If the guy can win a world class bike race by nine minutes clean, why would he even consider banking blood for a future race?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/08/2007 02:37:00 PM
yeah, "attempted" doping. Sheesh. If the guy can win a world class bike race by nine minutes clean, why would he even consider banking blood for a future race?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/08/2007 02:37:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ivan Basso confesses to doping.
brian has left a new comment on your post "Ivan Basso confesses to doping":
He didn't admit to doping...he admitted to trying to dope. He claims his Giro win was clean, and he wanted to dope for the Tour.
Umm, yeah, ok.
He wants a lighter sentence, so why not confess to a lighter crime?
Posted by brian to Cyclelicious at 5/08/2007 09:42:00 AM
He didn't admit to doping...he admitted to trying to dope. He claims his Giro win was clean, and he wanted to dope for the Tour.
Umm, yeah, ok.
He wants a lighter sentence, so why not confess to a lighter crime?
Posted by brian to Cyclelicious at 5/08/2007 09:42:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ivan Basso confesses to doping.
Paul Tay has left a new comment on your post "Ivan Basso confesses to doping":
Right. I can understand the cutting yer losses part. But, would you give up seven TdF's for a clear conscience?
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 5/08/2007 08:44:00 AM
Right. I can understand the cutting yer losses part. But, would you give up seven TdF's for a clear conscience?
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 5/08/2007 08:44:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ivan Basso confesses to doping.
uncadan8 has left a new comment on your post "Ivan Basso confesses to doping":
Paul Tay - Clear conscience? There are some people in the world who do like to have one - even among cyclists. It could be he is also looking to avoid the possible financial ruin that Floyd Landis is looking at.
Posted by uncadan8 to Cyclelicious at 5/08/2007 04:28:00 AM
Paul Tay - Clear conscience? There are some people in the world who do like to have one - even among cyclists. It could be he is also looking to avoid the possible financial ruin that Floyd Landis is looking at.
Posted by uncadan8 to Cyclelicious at 5/08/2007 04:28:00 AM
Monday, May 07, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ivan Basso confesses to doping.
Paul Tay has left a new comment on your post "Ivan Basso confesses to doping":
I don't understand what he has to gain by fessin' up. Help me out, people.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 5/07/2007 08:00:00 PM
I don't understand what he has to gain by fessin' up. Help me out, people.
Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 5/07/2007 08:00:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ivan Basso confesses to doping.
uncadan8 has left a new comment on your post "Ivan Basso confesses to doping":
Actually, I think it is one of the best things to happen to cycling. A cheat is actually confessing to his dirty deeds. I understand the pressures to perform and all that. It still does not make cheating right. My respect for Basso has actually increased because of his admission. Removing the doubt of allegations whether guilty or innocent is better than allowing speculation to continue.
Posted by uncadan8 to Cyclelicious at 5/07/2007 07:24:00 PM
Actually, I think it is one of the best things to happen to cycling. A cheat is actually confessing to his dirty deeds. I understand the pressures to perform and all that. It still does not make cheating right. My respect for Basso has actually increased because of his admission. Removing the doubt of allegations whether guilty or innocent is better than allowing speculation to continue.
Posted by uncadan8 to Cyclelicious at 5/07/2007 07:24:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ivan Basso confesses to doping.
Donna Tocci has left a new comment on your post "Ivan Basso confesses to doping":
GASP....EEEK....this is just not good....
Posted by Donna Tocci to Cyclelicious at 5/07/2007 05:28:00 PM
GASP....EEEK....this is just not good....
Posted by Donna Tocci to Cyclelicious at 5/07/2007 05:28:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle to JavaOne.
naotoj has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle to JavaOne":
Here is the BTJ1 pic I took at last year's JavaOne:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/naotoj/149126695/
Posted by naotoj to Cyclelicious at 5/07/2007 02:58:00 PM
Here is the BTJ1 pic I took at last year's JavaOne:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/naotoj/149126695/
Posted by naotoj to Cyclelicious at 5/07/2007 02:58:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Raleigh Coasting review.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Raleigh Coasting review":
I can imagine. I've crashed a couple of private parties at trade shows. I'd love to hear the details some time.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/07/2007 09:56:00 AM
I can imagine. I've crashed a couple of private parties at trade shows. I'd love to hear the details some time.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/07/2007 09:56:00 AM
Sunday, May 06, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Raleigh Coasting review.
nick has left a new comment on your post "Raleigh Coasting review":
I met sheldon at Interbike. We were having a "private party" in our booth and one of my co-workers didn't know who he was and kicked him out. It was hilarious.
Posted by nick to Cyclelicious at 5/06/2007 11:50:00 AM
I met sheldon at Interbike. We were having a "private party" in our booth and one of my co-workers didn't know who he was and kicked him out. It was hilarious.
Posted by nick to Cyclelicious at 5/06/2007 11:50:00 AM
Saturday, May 05, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Raleigh Coasting review.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Raleigh Coasting review":
Oops, correction: successors v. predecessors.
Thanks for the tip to the speech. The issue of whether the TREK web site should also be used as the source of advocacy is debatable. He probably feels the need to build critical mass first before too many resources of the company are used to support others.
Anyway, as the president of TREK explains, advocacy has been overlooked and underfunded for too long. Without a friendly road environment, no manner of bike reconfiguration will be sufficient to increase bike use. The potential benefits to society are enormous.... I agree.
Good speech:
http://quickrelease.tv/?p=31
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/05/2007 05:45:00 AM
Oops, correction: successors v. predecessors.
Thanks for the tip to the speech. The issue of whether the TREK web site should also be used as the source of advocacy is debatable. He probably feels the need to build critical mass first before too many resources of the company are used to support others.
Anyway, as the president of TREK explains, advocacy has been overlooked and underfunded for too long. Without a friendly road environment, no manner of bike reconfiguration will be sufficient to increase bike use. The potential benefits to society are enormous.... I agree.
Good speech:
http://quickrelease.tv/?p=31
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/05/2007 05:45:00 AM
Friday, May 04, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on County supervisor bikes to work, meetings.
gazer has left a new comment on your post "County supervisor bikes to work, meetings":
Aha! I have it on bikely:
Stanford to San Mateo
To get in to Palo Alto proper, one could cross the bike bridge from Menlo Park (San Mateo Drive) and hang a left on Sand Hill, crossing El Camino onto Alma, or cut through Stanford and go out University. Routes northeast of El Camino (like Middlefield) become non-nice once you get to Redwood City and points North.
This route is good for commuting as it a.) avoids hills and b.) never strays too far from CalTrain in case of bike trouble.
Posted by gazer to Cyclelicious at 5/04/2007 03:50:00 PM
Aha! I have it on bikely:
Stanford to San Mateo
To get in to Palo Alto proper, one could cross the bike bridge from Menlo Park (San Mateo Drive) and hang a left on Sand Hill, crossing El Camino onto Alma, or cut through Stanford and go out University. Routes northeast of El Camino (like Middlefield) become non-nice once you get to Redwood City and points North.
This route is good for commuting as it a.) avoids hills and b.) never strays too far from CalTrain in case of bike trouble.
Posted by gazer to Cyclelicious at 5/04/2007 03:50:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on County supervisor bikes to work, meetings.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "County supervisor bikes to work, meetings":
I commute across Palo Alto and Menlo Park. We might have bumped into each other.
I almost never venture north of Atherton. People always ask for route suggestions from the Peninsula into Palo Alto. Any suggestions?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/04/2007 01:21:00 PM
I commute across Palo Alto and Menlo Park. We might have bumped into each other.
I almost never venture north of Atherton. People always ask for route suggestions from the Peninsula into Palo Alto. Any suggestions?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 5/04/2007 01:21:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on County supervisor bikes to work, meetings.
gazer has left a new comment on your post "County supervisor bikes to work, meetings":
Good stuff - I only minorly object to his (or agreeing with another's statement): "..he expressed his concern that some of the roads in our community lacked proper bike lanes."
My issue with bike lanes around here (my commute is between Palo Alto and San Mateo) is that they are almost always too close to parked cars - putting me right in the door zone if I were to actually ride in them.
So now, at best, I have my tires on the left-most line of the bike lane, and cars think I'm being an a-hole by edging into "their" space. Never mind that I'm often doing 20-25 in a 25 zone...
Posted by gazer to Cyclelicious at 5/04/2007 01:05:00 PM
Good stuff - I only minorly object to his (or agreeing with another's statement): "..he expressed his concern that some of the roads in our community lacked proper bike lanes."
My issue with bike lanes around here (my commute is between Palo Alto and San Mateo) is that they are almost always too close to parked cars - putting me right in the door zone if I were to actually ride in them.
So now, at best, I have my tires on the left-most line of the bike lane, and cars think I'm being an a-hole by edging into "their" space. Never mind that I'm often doing 20-25 in a 25 zone...
Posted by gazer to Cyclelicious at 5/04/2007 01:05:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on More cyclists terrorize women and children.
uncadan8 has left a new comment on your post "More cyclists terrorize women and children":
I got a story about a van running some kids over on that link.
Posted by uncadan8 to Cyclelicious at 5/04/2007 09:32:00 AM
I got a story about a van running some kids over on that link.
Posted by uncadan8 to Cyclelicious at 5/04/2007 09:32:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Raleigh Coasting review.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Raleigh Coasting review":
Gas prices are one of the key ingredients in deciding how we live. We have embedded the cost of fuel into virtually every product. Trouble is fuel prices are still too low and now just approaching the prices paid over 30 years ago.
From an individual's perspective, when they reach a level that when filling up the SUV every month is more than the mortgage payment, much will change. Either Iraq is the 51st state or most SUVs will be sitting in back yards as a club house for the kiddies.
What's funny is how over 30 years ago, President Carter (as did his predecessors) said this over-dependence was a serious problem that needed swift and effective governmental action. This national security issue has yet to be addressed.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/04/2007 06:17:00 AM
Gas prices are one of the key ingredients in deciding how we live. We have embedded the cost of fuel into virtually every product. Trouble is fuel prices are still too low and now just approaching the prices paid over 30 years ago.
From an individual's perspective, when they reach a level that when filling up the SUV every month is more than the mortgage payment, much will change. Either Iraq is the 51st state or most SUVs will be sitting in back yards as a club house for the kiddies.
What's funny is how over 30 years ago, President Carter (as did his predecessors) said this over-dependence was a serious problem that needed swift and effective governmental action. This national security issue has yet to be addressed.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 5/04/2007 06:17:00 AM
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