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
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
[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
Sunday, November 19, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 11/19/2006 04:01:41 PM
SockGuy makes the socks for SIR and they're darn fine socks. What I woulda given to be there...
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Thursday, November 16, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 11/16/2006 12:04:10 PM
http://gwadzilla.blogspot.com/
Gwadzilla has a post on it with links to the photos.
enjoy.
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Posted by MRussell to Cyclelicious at 11/16/2006 12:04:10 PM
Gwadzilla has a post on it with links to the photos.
enjoy.
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Posted by MRussell to Cyclelicious at 11/16/2006 12:04:10 PM
Friday, November 10, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 11/09/2006 02:23:35 PM
Ironically, Sheldon doesn'treally like charity rides.
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Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 11/09/2006 02:23:35 PM
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[Cyclelicious] 11/08/2006 01:26:23 PM
Too bad he didn't mention he has a Bike Friday.
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Posted by bikefridaywalter to Cyclelicious at 11/08/2006 01:26:23 PM
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Posted by bikefridaywalter to Cyclelicious at 11/08/2006 01:26:23 PM
Monday, November 06, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 11/06/2006 01:16:52 PM
He's always said he was good at suffering.
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Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 11/06/2006 01:16:52 PM
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Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 11/06/2006 01:16:52 PM
[Cyclelicious] 11/06/2006 10:46:52 AM
Three hours is a stunningly amazing time for a marathon, especially for somebody who didn't train all that much! I'm astounded.
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Saturday, November 04, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 11/04/2006 12:14:31 AM
He responded with Masi and I thought to myself, "Hmmmm...wonder who will pick up on that first...".
I could always ask if he has another Masi :-P
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Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 11/04/2006 12:14:31 AM
I could always ask if he has another Masi :-P
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Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 11/04/2006 12:14:31 AM
Friday, November 03, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 11/03/2006 02:41:31 PM
Ouch, ouch, ouch. Sure, you'll commute on that Masi.
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Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 11/03/2006 02:41:31 PM
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[Cyclelicious] 11/03/2006 02:29:15 PM
Excellent point, Sue. Perhaps we're reaching a critical mass or tipping point where there's room for multiple trade shows in this industry?
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Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 11/03/2006 02:29:15 PM
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Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 11/03/2006 02:29:15 PM
[Cyclelicious] 11/03/2006 02:28:07 PM
That often seems to be the case where property owners have a change of heart regarding trails. I know developments in Colorado highlight proximity to bike paths, and several actually put the For Sale signs on the path side of the property.
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Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 11/03/2006 02:28:07 PM
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[Cyclelicious] 11/03/2006 12:49:10 PM
A year ago, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported this about the extensive Madison County (Ill.) Transit trail system, which now totals 85 miles:
(MCT Excutive Director Jerry) Kane said the county's original plan was to grab the abandoned railroad rights of way for future MetroLink (light-rail) expansion and to use them, in the meantime, as bike and pedestrian paths.
The district ended up getting enough easements so that future light rail lines can run alongside the bike paths.
"Initially, there were complaints from people who feared their privacy would be invaded," Kane said. "Today, the complaints are from people who want to know
when they'll get their spur (link) to the trails."
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Posted by Roger to Cyclelicious at 11/03/2006 12:49:10 PM
(MCT Excutive Director Jerry) Kane said the county's original plan was to grab the abandoned railroad rights of way for future MetroLink (light-rail) expansion and to use them, in the meantime, as bike and pedestrian paths.
The district ended up getting enough easements so that future light rail lines can run alongside the bike paths.
"Initially, there were complaints from people who feared their privacy would be invaded," Kane said. "Today, the complaints are from people who want to know
when they'll get their spur (link) to the trails."
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Posted by Roger to Cyclelicious at 11/03/2006 12:49:10 PM
[Cyclelicious] 11/03/2006 07:12:58 AM
The book Branded Nation talks about the way fast food stores and other businesses spring up next to each other; instead of competing each other into the ground, somehow it creates more demand, because more of the public perceives those businesses as places they have to go.
If it's played right, maybe it would work the same way. The existence of bicycles could permeate the consciousness of the babbling buffoons bumbling through their days.
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Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 11/03/2006 07:12:58 AM
If it's played right, maybe it would work the same way. The existence of bicycles could permeate the consciousness of the babbling buffoons bumbling through their days.
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Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 11/03/2006 07:12:58 AM
Thursday, November 02, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 11/02/2006 09:45:00 AM
Allen had it wasy worse then me. No injuries for myself, and a new derailer is way cheaper than a set of wheels.
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Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 11/02/2006 09:45:00 AM
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Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 10/31/2006 09:47:38 AM
At least she acknowledged - but painfully, clearly didn't really understand - that a whole lot more was involved in creating a *system* that integrated bicycles.
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Monday, October 30, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 10/30/2006 04:12:12 PM
One of our neighbors had his car alarm blaring in the middle of the night. It went on for nearly an hour as the alarm reset itself, then triggered again. I finally called the local cops. An officer responded in a few minutes. As he pulled up in front of the house, the porch lights suddenly came on and the owner came out to tell the officer that he'd turned it off. Before the cop got back to his patrol car, the alarm triggered again! This time he made the owner disconnect the battery cable before he left.
The owner - an unlikeable dick to my way of thinking - didn't actually fix the alarm. He merely disconnected it from the horn. For a week afterward, his car sat in the driveway flashing it's lights over and over until the battery finally gave out.
I was brokenhearted, and for some strange reason, I was unable to locate my battery charger when he asked to borrow it.
Imagine that.
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Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2006 04:12:12 PM
The owner - an unlikeable dick to my way of thinking - didn't actually fix the alarm. He merely disconnected it from the horn. For a week afterward, his car sat in the driveway flashing it's lights over and over until the battery finally gave out.
I was brokenhearted, and for some strange reason, I was unable to locate my battery charger when he asked to borrow it.
Imagine that.
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Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2006 04:12:12 PM
[Cyclelicious] 10/30/2006 03:23:51 PM
Two questions...
1.) Will I get arrested for biking on these wheels?
2.) Does anyone know of any safe houses over the Delaware River in Pennsylvania?
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Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2006 03:23:51 PM
1.) Will I get arrested for biking on these wheels?
2.) Does anyone know of any safe houses over the Delaware River in Pennsylvania?
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Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 10/30/2006 03:23:51 PM
Saturday, October 28, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 10/28/2006 04:57:24 AM
Here's the Avocet page:
http://www.avocet.com/instrpdfs/pdffiles.html
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Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 10/28/2006 04:57:24 AM
http://www.avocet.com/instrpdfs/pdffiles.html
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Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 10/28/2006 04:57:24 AM
Friday, October 27, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 10/27/2006 03:08:35 PM
Yup, coroplast is the way to go and Kent's instructions are the perfect. I used them when I made my first set and every set since. Link to my flickr set.
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Posted by Wallet B. Grundle to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2006 03:08:35 PM
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Posted by Wallet B. Grundle to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2006 03:08:35 PM
[Cyclelicious] 10/27/2006 11:49:55 AM
One of my neighbors visits the Middle East for business and he went to Ski Dubai (in the UAE) and brought back photos. Pretty cool place. Dubai is about a hundred miles from Abu Dhabi (where the cooled bike path is planned).
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[Cyclelicious] 10/27/2006 10:31:33 AM
What an incredible bike path. Isn't Doha also the location of the world's largest, indoor ski slope too?
Looks like I'll have to visit one day.
Respectfully,
Larry Lagarde
RideTHISbike.com
Urging bicycling for recreation, commuting, health and a better future.
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Posted by Web to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2006 10:31:33 AM
Looks like I'll have to visit one day.
Respectfully,
Larry Lagarde
RideTHISbike.com
Urging bicycling for recreation, commuting, health and a better future.
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Posted by Web to Cyclelicious at 10/27/2006 10:31:33 AM
Thursday, October 26, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 10/26/2006 04:57:57 PM
Thanks, anon. I noticed the error almost immediately, but then Blogger went down and I couldn't update my post until a little later.
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Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2006 04:57:57 PM
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Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2006 04:57:57 PM
[Cyclelicious] 10/26/2006 08:01:33 AM
I saw on this story this morning. My wife came into the room wondering why I was laughing so hard at the commercial that immediately followed the report: it started with a shot of a worn out woman on a treadmill and then said "Why are you working so hard?" -- it was a commercial for a Lipodissolve center...
p.s. Love the Google search thing and will play with it more later. WT
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Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2006 08:01:33 AM
p.s. Love the Google search thing and will play with it more later. WT
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Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 10/26/2006 08:01:33 AM
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 10/25/2006 05:39:57 PM
blinkies are good. I am always losing them, though.
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Monday, October 23, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 10/23/2006 12:23:34 PM
Apparently the story was too popular - the hosting site has made the pages unavailable. Anyways, big company = equals big target - just the cost of doing business.
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Sunday, October 22, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 10/22/2006 09:25:30 AM
That is a tragic story. I just went to my local airport the other night looking for bicycle parking. No one knew where it might be. There is bicycle parking on the arrivals level outside, but it doesn't look terribly secure. And then there was an out of the way spot for bikes that looked like a good way to get your bike stolen. Either way, nothing that takes bikes seriously as transportation.
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[Cyclelicious] 10/22/2006 06:55:05 AM
At least the bikers don't leave any natural fertilizer when traveling through the neighbourhood as the horses will.
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Saturday, October 21, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 10/21/2006 11:54:15 PM
I plan to buy a new road bike also. I hadn't considered buying a SS -- that would be a solution to my budget issue.
I'm in a 900 square foot apartment, so I don't have a lot of extra room for spare bikes :-)
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Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2006 11:54:15 PM
I'm in a 900 square foot apartment, so I don't have a lot of extra room for spare bikes :-)
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Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 10/21/2006 11:54:15 PM
[Cyclelicious] 10/21/2006 10:09:12 AM
I agree with Tim. Get a newer, more capable MTB, and either donate the old one or convert it to a single speed 'beater' for grocery store runs and the like. That way, if someone wants to borrow a bike or go for a ride with you, you're set to go.
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Friday, October 20, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 10/20/2006 02:11:23 AM
Hey Fritz,
Thanks for the tip of the hat to my blog! I'm looking forward to seeing elite cycling in the Midwest, and I hope the event improves the general public's outlook toward cycling in Missouri.
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Posted by Roger to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2006 02:11:23 AM
Thanks for the tip of the hat to my blog! I'm looking forward to seeing elite cycling in the Midwest, and I hope the event improves the general public's outlook toward cycling in Missouri.
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Posted by Roger to Cyclelicious at 10/20/2006 02:11:23 AM
Thursday, October 19, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 10/19/2006 09:12:02 AM
This news is just too cool. Mid-September will be a beautiful time of year for that kind of ride in Missouri. I'm going to do my best to catch the K.C. leg of the event. Thanks for the update!
http://warren-t.blogspot.com
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Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2006 09:12:02 AM
http://warren-t.blogspot.com
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Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 10/19/2006 09:12:02 AM
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 10/18/2006 07:34:56 AM
"vain enough to expect anyone to stop" indeed. Hmmm... if there were tractor trailer drivers maknig mayhem on her route, would she feel as obligated to find anouther route?
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Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 10/18/2006 07:34:56 AM
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Saturday, October 14, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 10/14/2006 11:25:53 PM
Hey Fritz. It's been awhile. Haven't blogged about pixel advertising in ages. Thought you might find it interesting that I've finally declared pixel ads dead. Do you concur?
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Monday, October 09, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 10/09/2006 04:59:55 PM
Or, the public can start insisting on promoting the safety and road sharing. Ask me in a year if this is possible...
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[Cyclelicious] 10/09/2006 10:52:33 AM
Cycling to work will become more common if people feel safe sharing the road with cars. As a cycling commuter I see no promoting of safety and road sharing which should be aimed at the drivers through newspapers or radio or whatever local media is available.
I see gas prices going through the roof the only way to bring about a change of consciousness about cycling, otherwise people have no incentive to change.
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Posted by Marie to Cyclelicious at 10/09/2006 10:52:33 AM
I see gas prices going through the roof the only way to bring about a change of consciousness about cycling, otherwise people have no incentive to change.
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Posted by Marie to Cyclelicious at 10/09/2006 10:52:33 AM
Monday, October 02, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 10/02/2006 08:00:37 AM
I read about this in MTB action I think. I agree, it's very interesting. I wonder how heavy it is?
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Posted by Scott to Cyclelicious at 10/02/2006 08:00:37 AM
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Posted by Scott to Cyclelicious at 10/02/2006 08:00:37 AM
Monday, September 25, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 9/25/2006 07:35:21 PM
http://bikewinter.org/
IL, WI, and MI winter biking events. My favorite? The Santa Rampage!!
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Posted by willow naeco to Cyclelicious at 9/25/2006 07:35:21 PM
IL, WI, and MI winter biking events. My favorite? The Santa Rampage!!
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Posted by willow naeco to Cyclelicious at 9/25/2006 07:35:21 PM
Friday, September 22, 2006
Thursday, September 21, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 9/21/2006 10:32:37 AM
So motorized bicycles can't go over 20 MPH, but what about human-powered bicycles?
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Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 9/21/2006 10:32:37 AM
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Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 9/21/2006 10:32:37 AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 9/13/2006 04:08:03 PM
When my kids were in elementary school, I worked an early shift so I could meet them for the walk home. It was a pleasant, 10 minute walk of about half a mile. Some parents and kids were appalled that I'd make them walk 'all that way'!
We're turning into a nation of fat, lazy, complacent people, driving round and round in the parking lot so we don't have to walk too far getting into the gym for some exercise.
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Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 9/13/2006 04:08:03 PM
We're turning into a nation of fat, lazy, complacent people, driving round and round in the parking lot so we don't have to walk too far getting into the gym for some exercise.
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Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 9/13/2006 04:08:03 PM
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 9/12/2006 11:07:23 AM
Paul pointed out the central idea this 'study' neglected, and that's lane positioning. According to the LCI list, there's a chart showing the author's greates distance from the curb was a little over a meter. Hugging the curb is a sure-fire way to have motorists pass far too closely.
I may have more on this later over on CycleDog, Fritz.
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Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 9/12/2006 11:07:23 AM
I may have more on this later over on CycleDog, Fritz.
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Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 9/12/2006 11:07:23 AM
[Cyclelicious] 9/12/2006 01:52:44 AM
I wonder if the helmet is the key or just the appearance. If I'm wearing "urban warrior " clothing, a messenger bag, dark sunglasses but no helmet will vehicles also pass closer to me?
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Posted by Colin to Cyclelicious at 9/12/2006 01:52:44 AM
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Posted by Colin to Cyclelicious at 9/12/2006 01:52:44 AM
Monday, September 11, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 9/11/2006 07:10:32 PM
I have a strong suspicion that crash rates have a direct effect on the number of injuries and deaths...
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Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 9/11/2006 07:10:32 PM
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Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 9/11/2006 07:10:32 PM
Friday, September 08, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 9/08/2006 07:22:02 PM
That guy should be arrested for those disgusting pants as well. Tell me that is not in fashion anywhere.
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Posted by uncadan8 to Cyclelicious at 9/08/2006 07:22:02 PM
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Posted by uncadan8 to Cyclelicious at 9/08/2006 07:22:02 PM
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
[Cyclelicious] 9/06/2006 06:18:15 PM
I dunno, Fritz, but I'll take the contrarian position. That inverted U rack could take 4 bikes in a very small space if they were positioned right. The rack I use at work is similar, but it has multiple U's designed for 8 or 10 bikes. Of course, mine is the only one in it.
One other aspect of inverted U racks is that they're pedestrian friendly - at least when no bikes are present. Compared to some of the 'art' bike racks, this is a plus.
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Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 9/06/2006 06:18:15 PM
One other aspect of inverted U racks is that they're pedestrian friendly - at least when no bikes are present. Compared to some of the 'art' bike racks, this is a plus.
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Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 9/06/2006 06:18:15 PM
[Cyclelicious] 9/06/2006 02:44:41 PM
I've seen some inverted U's (and similar designs) with an instructional illustration on them. Is that a good solution?
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Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 9/06/2006 02:44:41 PM
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Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 9/06/2006 02:44:41 PM
[Cyclelicious] 9/06/2006 11:34:50 AM
Parking parallel still provides parking for two bikes -- one bike on either side of the rack like in this photo.
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Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 9/06/2006 11:34:50 AM
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Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 9/06/2006 11:34:50 AM
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