SueJ has left a new comment on your post "A downside to naked cycling":
LIkewise. 2 much of it these days.
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 09:01:00 PM
Monday, June 11, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Henry has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
I have looked but have not found an entry from Las Vegas to post...not one.
One day left in this contest for all you cycle buffs to find the "lost" vegas bike shot!
:-)
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 08:52:00 PM
I have looked but have not found an entry from Las Vegas to post...not one.
One day left in this contest for all you cycle buffs to find the "lost" vegas bike shot!
:-)
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 08:52:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Internet explorer.
Henry has left a new comment on your post "Internet explorer":
I also do the fire....and have loved your show for months...
:-)
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 08:39:00 PM
I also do the fire....and have loved your show for months...
:-)
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 08:39:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on A downside to naked cycling.
Tommy Williams has left a new comment on your post "A downside to naked cycling":
I think that Bike Pong compares the cars to the paddles in Pong and the bikes to the ball: the cars were batting the bikes around like they're playing a game of Pong, in other words. I haven't heard the phrase before but that's how I interpreted it from the post.
Posted by Tommy Williams to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 05:55:00 PM
I think that Bike Pong compares the cars to the paddles in Pong and the bikes to the ball: the cars were batting the bikes around like they're playing a game of Pong, in other words. I haven't heard the phrase before but that's how I interpreted it from the post.
Posted by Tommy Williams to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 05:55:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Amoral bicycle commuter.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Amoral bicycle commuter":
Thanks for the comments, all.
I wonder: Because hippy-dippy is uncool, do we tell others cycling is fun "but I also appreciate the side benefits" doing so for the same reasons many of my Christian friends tell me they fast (or pray or whatever) for practical, non-spiritual reasons? Is it to avoid social ostracisization that all humans naturally avoid?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 04:23:00 PM
Thanks for the comments, all.
I wonder: Because hippy-dippy is uncool, do we tell others cycling is fun "but I also appreciate the side benefits" doing so for the same reasons many of my Christian friends tell me they fast (or pray or whatever) for practical, non-spiritual reasons? Is it to avoid social ostracisization that all humans naturally avoid?
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 04:23:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Amoral bicycle commuter.
danielo has left a new comment on your post "Amoral bicycle commuter":
My new policy is to answer the question of "Why don't you have a car?" with "Because driving when other options exist is unethical."
I can't wait for the blank looks of response.
Posted by danielo to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 04:02:00 PM
My new policy is to answer the question of "Why don't you have a car?" with "Because driving when other options exist is unethical."
I can't wait for the blank looks of response.
Posted by danielo to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 04:02:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Amoral bicycle commuter.
cafiend has left a new comment on your post "Amoral bicycle commuter":
I wrote on a forum days ago that in an era of dwindling resources motorized recreation is nothing short of immoral.
My reasons for practical bicycling are partly selfish, partly idealistic. Why not have both? I never gave up on what was truly good about the hippy dippy stuff, regardless of how the trendoids might sneer. How many of them drive to spinning class? Meanwhile, we who really ride are out there on the road reminding the motoring public that there's another way to do things and some of us are doing it.
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 03:46:00 PM
I wrote on a forum days ago that in an era of dwindling resources motorized recreation is nothing short of immoral.
My reasons for practical bicycling are partly selfish, partly idealistic. Why not have both? I never gave up on what was truly good about the hippy dippy stuff, regardless of how the trendoids might sneer. How many of them drive to spinning class? Meanwhile, we who really ride are out there on the road reminding the motoring public that there's another way to do things and some of us are doing it.
Posted by cafiend to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 03:46:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Amoral bicycle commuter.
A Midnight Rider has left a new comment on your post "Amoral bicycle commuter":
When I'm thinking about, or actually riding, the environment, gas prices, fitness never cross my mind. But if anyone asks me I say, "for the environment, gas prices, fitness".
Posted by A Midnight Rider to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 12:09:00 PM
When I'm thinking about, or actually riding, the environment, gas prices, fitness never cross my mind. But if anyone asks me I say, "for the environment, gas prices, fitness".
Posted by A Midnight Rider to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 12:09:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Amoral bicycle commuter.
danielo has left a new comment on your post "Amoral bicycle commuter":
I, too, have been recently considering the notion of the morality of driving. I doubt the notion would ever take off, but I'd sure like to see it do so. [my post].
Posted by danielo to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 12:01:00 PM
I, too, have been recently considering the notion of the morality of driving. I doubt the notion would ever take off, but I'd sure like to see it do so. [my post].
Posted by danielo to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 12:01:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Amoral bicycle commuter.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Amoral bicycle commuter":
Too true... driving in a two-ton energy consuming beast so as to save a bead or two of sweat is serving the devil of civilization. Too bad DOTs in every state have already sold our future to these demons.
The only way civilization will wake up from this stupor is through skyrocketing prices and much unnecessary suffering.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 07:53:00 AM
Too true... driving in a two-ton energy consuming beast so as to save a bead or two of sweat is serving the devil of civilization. Too bad DOTs in every state have already sold our future to these demons.
The only way civilization will wake up from this stupor is through skyrocketing prices and much unnecessary suffering.
Jack
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 07:53:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Internet explorer.
Michael has left a new comment on your post "Internet explorer":
I am a Firefoxer as well and it always comes up fine. Although I tried to open it in IE and it did come up weird.
Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 07:37:00 AM
I am a Firefoxer as well and it always comes up fine. Although I tried to open it in IE and it did come up weird.
Posted by Michael to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 07:37:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Amoral bicycle commuter.
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "Amoral bicycle commuter":
(or perhaps people are reserving the moral stuff for the Religious Right?)
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 07:24:00 AM
(or perhaps people are reserving the moral stuff for the Religious Right?)
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 07:24:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Amoral bicycle commuter.
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "Amoral bicycle commuter":
welp, it's no longer "cool" to be a hippy dippy except in certain enclaves in Urbana. People are reluctant to admit they are Trying To Be Good, since it's obviously a Lost Cause and simply not comprehended by The Masses.
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 07:23:00 AM
welp, it's no longer "cool" to be a hippy dippy except in certain enclaves in Urbana. People are reluctant to admit they are Trying To Be Good, since it's obviously a Lost Cause and simply not comprehended by The Masses.
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 07:23:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Internet explorer.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Internet explorer":
Your google ad bar at the bottom of the "content" always overlays on the bottom of your content frame.
I'm using FF 2.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 06:27:00 AM
Your google ad bar at the bottom of the "content" always overlays on the bottom of your content frame.
I'm using FF 2.
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 06:27:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Internet explorer.
Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Internet explorer":
It's even worse in Opera. I've had to roll out IE just to get the comments page to render properly (the word verification 'captcha' image does not get rendered at all in Opera)
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 01:53:00 AM
It's even worse in Opera. I've had to roll out IE just to get the comments page to render properly (the word verification 'captcha' image does not get rendered at all in Opera)
Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 6/11/2007 01:53:00 AM
Sunday, June 10, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Internet explorer.
joe.stillwell has left a new comment on your post "Internet explorer":
I use Safari and have a few problems with page rendering. Mostly it's the ads that don't work out right. The info about biking is worth overlooking some formating details.
Posted by joe.stillwell to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 11:30:00 PM
I use Safari and have a few problems with page rendering. Mostly it's the ads that don't work out right. The info about biking is worth overlooking some formating details.
Posted by joe.stillwell to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 11:30:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Internet explorer.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Internet explorer":
I usually read using Bloglines also so I miss the formatting of most blogs.
On Cyclelicious -- the differences are evident on the main page -- the "Permalink" pages look like I think they should (more or less).
Thanks for the comments all. Once upon a time I used to check with various browsers, including Web TV, AOL, and even Lynx!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 09:58:00 PM
I usually read using Bloglines also so I miss the formatting of most blogs.
On Cyclelicious -- the differences are evident on the main page -- the "Permalink" pages look like I think they should (more or less).
Thanks for the comments all. Once upon a time I used to check with various browsers, including Web TV, AOL, and even Lynx!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 09:58:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Internet explorer.
Tommy Williams has left a new comment on your post "Internet explorer":
I only see your site when I come to comment, otherwise I just read it through your RSS feed in Bloglines where it looks fine--and just like all the other sites I read since Bloglines strips out CSS and most other formatting.
Posted by Tommy Williams to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 08:27:00 PM
I only see your site when I come to comment, otherwise I just read it through your RSS feed in Bloglines where it looks fine--and just like all the other sites I read since Bloglines strips out CSS and most other formatting.
Posted by Tommy Williams to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 08:27:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Internet explorer.
Ed W has left a new comment on your post "Internet explorer":
It's not too terribly different in IE, Fritz, though some of the fonts appear to be. We won't hold it against you! (Especially a confirmed neo-Luddite like me!)
Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 07:32:00 PM
It's not too terribly different in IE, Fritz, though some of the fonts appear to be. We won't hold it against you! (Especially a confirmed neo-Luddite like me!)
Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 07:32:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Internet explorer.
Phil has left a new comment on your post "Internet explorer":
What's Internet Explorer? Of course I use FF so you're looking good to me Fritz.
I got a chance to view my blog in IE on an XP machine recently and it's fine though not smooth as FF+Mac I think.
Posted by Phil to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 06:45:00 PM
What's Internet Explorer? Of course I use FF so you're looking good to me Fritz.
I got a chance to view my blog in IE on an XP machine recently and it's fine though not smooth as FF+Mac I think.
Posted by Phil to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 06:45:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Henry has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
New York City....The light is green for the other way...is this guy stopped? Of course!
:-)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270129764439&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 05:56:00 AM
New York City....The light is green for the other way...is this guy stopped? Of course!
:-)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270129764439&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 05:56:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Google Street View: How to get links.
noisycity has left a new comment on your post "Google Street View: How to get links":
I added here the best Street View.
Posted by noisycity to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 04:44:00 AM
I added here the best Street View.
Posted by noisycity to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 04:44:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Google Street View: How to get links.
noisycity has left a new comment on your post "Google Street View: How to get links":
I added here the best Street View.
Posted by noisycity to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 04:44:00 AM
I added here the best Street View.
Posted by noisycity to Cyclelicious at 6/10/2007 04:44:00 AM
Saturday, June 09, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Mini velo Japan.
DRK has left a new comment on your post "Mini velo Japan":
I wonder why so popular in Japan? Might be got to do with a storage space shortage. Space is a premium there.
DRK
BikesThatFold.com - All About Folding Bikes
Posted by DRK to Cyclelicious at 6/09/2007 04:33:00 PM
I wonder why so popular in Japan? Might be got to do with a storage space shortage. Space is a premium there.
DRK
BikesThatFold.com - All About Folding Bikes
Posted by DRK to Cyclelicious at 6/09/2007 04:33:00 PM
Friday, June 08, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Mini velo Japan.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Mini velo Japan":
Making me drool already, Tim! A Masi Mini Velo in the orange-and-blue scheme would look especially sharp.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 11:37:00 PM
Making me drool already, Tim! A Masi Mini Velo in the orange-and-blue scheme would look especially sharp.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 11:37:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Mini velo Japan.
Tim Jackson- Masi Guy has left a new comment on your post "Mini velo Japan":
Like I said Fritz, don't be surprised if some random photographer snaps a pic' of a Masi mini-velo over there in Japan one day. I am looking into developing a series of them for our new Japanese distributor. I promise nothing... but it just might happen.
Posted by Tim Jackson- Masi Guy to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 08:26:00 PM
Like I said Fritz, don't be surprised if some random photographer snaps a pic' of a Masi mini-velo over there in Japan one day. I am looking into developing a series of them for our new Japanese distributor. I promise nothing... but it just might happen.
Posted by Tim Jackson- Masi Guy to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 08:26:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Mini velo Japan.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Mini velo Japan":
I think this would be way cooler than any small bike on the U.S. market.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 11:10:00 AM
I think this would be way cooler than any small bike on the U.S. market.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 11:10:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Mini velo Japan.
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "Mini velo Japan":
Bike lust attack! Bike lust attack!
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 11:04:00 AM
Bike lust attack! Bike lust attack!
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 11:04:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Illinoisfrank has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
My best find yet. This is a pedal power rickshaw.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.775269,-73.967782&cbp=2,334.048319945949,0.5,0&ll=40.792434,-73.967257&spn=0.03483,0.097504&z=14
Posted by Illinoisfrank to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 10:11:00 AM
My best find yet. This is a pedal power rickshaw.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.775269,-73.967782&cbp=2,334.048319945949,0.5,0&ll=40.792434,-73.967257&spn=0.03483,0.097504&z=14
Posted by Illinoisfrank to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 10:11:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Illinoisfrank has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
Another rider in full kit in Central Park. He must have been going as fast as the Google van since he shows up in several shots.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.772444,-73.96893&cbp=2,339.4972081568065,0.5,0&ll=40.79003,-73.965025&spn=0.034831,0.097504&z=14
Posted by Illinoisfrank to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 10:08:00 AM
Another rider in full kit in Central Park. He must have been going as fast as the Google van since he shows up in several shots.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.772444,-73.96893&cbp=2,339.4972081568065,0.5,0&ll=40.79003,-73.965025&spn=0.034831,0.097504&z=14
Posted by Illinoisfrank to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 10:08:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Illinoisfrank has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
A bike rider in Central Park, NYC
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&ll=40.785188,-73.96863&spn=0.02866,0.086517&z=14&cbll=40.769532,-73.972512&cbp=2,57.1945804195802,0.75,1
Posted by Illinoisfrank to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 10:02:00 AM
A bike rider in Central Park, NYC
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&ll=40.785188,-73.96863&spn=0.02866,0.086517&z=14&cbll=40.769532,-73.972512&cbp=2,57.1945804195802,0.75,1
Posted by Illinoisfrank to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 10:02:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Illinoisfrank has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
Sixth Avenue Bicycles, NYC
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=546+6th+Ave,+New+York,+NY&sll=40.727308,-74.005795&sspn=0.008716,0.024376&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.73796,-73.996405&cbp=2,150.517174055907,0.5,0&ll=40.742364,-73.99543&spn=0.008714,0.024376&z=16
Posted by Illinoisfrank to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 09:56:00 AM
Sixth Avenue Bicycles, NYC
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=546+6th+Ave,+New+York,+NY&sll=40.727308,-74.005795&sspn=0.008716,0.024376&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.73796,-73.996405&cbp=2,150.517174055907,0.5,0&ll=40.742364,-73.99543&spn=0.008714,0.024376&z=16
Posted by Illinoisfrank to Cyclelicious at 6/08/2007 09:56:00 AM
Thursday, June 07, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Henry has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
Bike shop in North Miami Beach...
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=cycle+shop+miami+fl&near=&sll=25.843312,-80.11797&sspn=0.078328,0.138702&ie=UTF8&start=40&om=1&layer=c&cbll=25.925923,-80.161102&cbp=2,27.8417901107799,0.553815370958215,2&ll=25.96553,-80.153332&spn=0.078247,0.195007&z=13
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 04:14:00 PM
Bike shop in North Miami Beach...
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=cycle+shop+miami+fl&near=&sll=25.843312,-80.11797&sspn=0.078328,0.138702&ie=UTF8&start=40&om=1&layer=c&cbll=25.925923,-80.161102&cbp=2,27.8417901107799,0.553815370958215,2&ll=25.96553,-80.153332&spn=0.078247,0.195007&z=13
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 04:14:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Henry has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
Bikes parked at Miami Beach....life is a beach!!!
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=cycle+shop+miami+fl&near=&sll=25.843312,-80.11797&sspn=0.078328,0.138702&ie=UTF8&start=40&om=1&layer=c&cbll=25.778601,-80.131021&cbp=2,77.1505948553055,0.677913987138264,1&ll=25.818204,-80.123291&spn=0.078345,0.195007&z=13
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 04:11:00 PM
Bikes parked at Miami Beach....life is a beach!!!
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=cycle+shop+miami+fl&near=&sll=25.843312,-80.11797&sspn=0.078328,0.138702&ie=UTF8&start=40&om=1&layer=c&cbll=25.778601,-80.131021&cbp=2,77.1505948553055,0.677913987138264,1&ll=25.818204,-80.123291&spn=0.078345,0.195007&z=13
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 04:11:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Henry has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
Bike shop with NO bikes in front!!!
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=cycle+shop+miami+fl&near=&sll=25.843312,-80.11797&sspn=0.078328,0.138702&ie=UTF8&start=40&ll=25.844084,-80.199509&spn=0.078328,0.195007&z=13&om=1&layer=c&cbll=25.804461,-80.207319&cbp=2,238.045875912409,0.571813412408759,1
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 04:09:00 PM
Bike shop with NO bikes in front!!!
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&q=cycle+shop+miami+fl&near=&sll=25.843312,-80.11797&sspn=0.078328,0.138702&ie=UTF8&start=40&ll=25.844084,-80.199509&spn=0.078328,0.195007&z=13&om=1&layer=c&cbll=25.804461,-80.207319&cbp=2,238.045875912409,0.571813412408759,1
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 04:09:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
naotoj has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
Climbing mood on Moody Rd.
This guy is now ready to climb up the steep portion of Moody Rd.(12% avg. in Palo Alto, CA)
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&layer=c&ie=UTF8&om=1&cbll=37.357838,-122.165719&cbp=1,311.313611582879,0.670483502792896,1&ll=37.361255,-122.165501&spn=0.006617,0.012188&z=16
Posted by naotoj to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 03:49:00 PM
Climbing mood on Moody Rd.
This guy is now ready to climb up the steep portion of Moody Rd.(12% avg. in Palo Alto, CA)
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&layer=c&ie=UTF8&om=1&cbll=37.357838,-122.165719&cbp=1,311.313611582879,0.670483502792896,1&ll=37.361255,-122.165501&spn=0.006617,0.012188&z=16
Posted by naotoj to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 03:49:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Henry has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
lots of wheels in this pic….with a three wheeler in center… fun day in the park
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.769922,-73.973793&cbp=1,273.0735329435298,0.657877867290977,1&ll=40.778332,-73.969746&spn=0.016476,0.034676&z=15
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 10:18:00 AM
lots of wheels in this pic….with a three wheeler in center… fun day in the park
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.769922,-73.973793&cbp=1,273.0735329435298,0.657877867290977,1&ll=40.778332,-73.969746&spn=0.016476,0.034676&z=15
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 10:18:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Henry has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
Three man race…..
Some of the time the google camera vehicle passes the cyclist…but in this series… three cycles fly by the google camera….
Start with the pic below and click "NE" (until the guy in white goes by)
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.784575,-73.958648&cbp=2,13.7750397235184,0.5,0&ll=40.785095,-73.958529&spn=0.00103,0.003047&z=19
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 10:17:00 AM
Three man race…..
Some of the time the google camera vehicle passes the cyclist…but in this series… three cycles fly by the google camera….
Start with the pic below and click "NE" (until the guy in white goes by)
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.784575,-73.958648&cbp=2,13.7750397235184,0.5,0&ll=40.785095,-73.958529&spn=0.00103,0.003047&z=19
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 10:17:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Henry has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
is this cyclist looking at the google vehicle or the horse?
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.790709,-73.956735&cbp=2,107.06225231476,0.75,1&ll=40.79123,-73.956614&spn=0.00103,0.003047&z=19
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 10:16:00 AM
is this cyclist looking at the google vehicle or the horse?
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.790709,-73.956735&cbp=2,107.06225231476,0.75,1&ll=40.79123,-73.956614&spn=0.00103,0.003047&z=19
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 10:16:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Henry has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
up, close, and out of focus…this guy flys by the google vehicle…
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.795284,-73.953447&cbp=2,115.542503227169,0.875,2&ll=40.796325,-73.953207&spn=0.002059,0.006094&z=18
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 10:15:00 AM
up, close, and out of focus…this guy flys by the google vehicle…
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.795284,-73.953447&cbp=2,115.542503227169,0.875,2&ll=40.796325,-73.953207&spn=0.002059,0.006094&z=18
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 10:15:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Henry has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
ghost on a mini bike…
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.778662,-73.966075&cbp=2,96.1766890123679,0.75,1&ll=40.782816,-73.965111&spn=0.008238,0.024376&z=16
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 10:18:00 AM
ghost on a mini bike…
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&om=1&layer=c&cbll=40.778662,-73.966075&cbp=2,96.1766890123679,0.75,1&ll=40.782816,-73.965111&spn=0.008238,0.024376&z=16
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 10:18:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Henry has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
cut and past the address above....and by the way ...how does one get a live link into the discussion?
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 08:58:00 AM
cut and past the address above....and by the way ...how does one get a live link into the discussion?
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 08:58:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Henry has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
In Colorado jeep with Bike on top....
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=39.90256,-105.237265&spn=0.031144,0.080338&z=14&om=1&layer=c&cbll=39.886778,-105.24111&cbp=2,141.155266698749,0.677342587425595,1
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 06:05:00 AM
In Colorado jeep with Bike on top....
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=39.90256,-105.237265&spn=0.031144,0.080338&z=14&om=1&layer=c&cbll=39.886778,-105.24111&cbp=2,141.155266698749,0.677342587425595,1
Posted by Henry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 06:05:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
Jerry has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
300 Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
[Angle the shot so that you are looking south from the intersection of Embarcadero and Folsom.]
What better place to bike, even for us once-a-year bikers, than on the beautiful Embarcadero with the Bay Bridge as a backdrop. Hmm, I can smell the clam chowder now!
When you get back, we'll go and get some chowder with the family, Fritz!
Posted by Jerry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 12:07:00 AM
300 Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
[Angle the shot so that you are looking south from the intersection of Embarcadero and Folsom.]
What better place to bike, even for us once-a-year bikers, than on the beautiful Embarcadero with the Bay Bridge as a backdrop. Hmm, I can smell the clam chowder now!
When you get back, we'll go and get some chowder with the family, Fritz!
Posted by Jerry to Cyclelicious at 6/07/2007 12:07:00 AM
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bikes make the world a better place.
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "Bikes make the world a better place":
Before I came here I commuted from MD to WETA in SHirlington, every day. Loved it ... flahsed my "go everywhere" pass to get from two blocks from the house to the front door of work (tho' it helped to have a brother who worked out the transfers).
An hour-long one-way commute also means a 35-minute one on the cycle doesn't even begin to be "a long time," even not factoring in the pleasures of it.
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 6/06/2007 02:08:00 PM
Before I came here I commuted from MD to WETA in SHirlington, every day. Loved it ... flahsed my "go everywhere" pass to get from two blocks from the house to the front door of work (tho' it helped to have a brother who worked out the transfers).
An hour-long one-way commute also means a 35-minute one on the cycle doesn't even begin to be "a long time," even not factoring in the pleasures of it.
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 6/06/2007 02:08:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike to work testimonial.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Bike to work testimonial":
I occasionally get the same thing as Midnight. I do the same thing -- just pass on the left.
Thanks for dropping by, Donna!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 6/06/2007 10:07:00 AM
I occasionally get the same thing as Midnight. I do the same thing -- just pass on the left.
Thanks for dropping by, Donna!
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 6/06/2007 10:07:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike to work testimonial.
Donna T. has left a new comment on your post "Bike to work testimonial":
That's great!
Posted by Donna T. to Cyclelicious at 6/06/2007 05:27:00 AM
That's great!
Posted by Donna T. to Cyclelicious at 6/06/2007 05:27:00 AM
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on GoogleMaps StreetView Contest.
David (The FredCast) has left a new comment on your post "GoogleMaps StreetView Contest":
This is an awesome idea! I can't wait to see what everyone finds. I will promote this on next week's podcast to get more people started!
Posted by David (The FredCast) to Cyclelicious at 6/05/2007 02:19:00 PM
This is an awesome idea! I can't wait to see what everyone finds. I will promote this on next week's podcast to get more people started!
Posted by David (The FredCast) to Cyclelicious at 6/05/2007 02:19:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ron Paul likes to bike.
Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Ron Paul likes to bike":
Good observation, Midnight.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 6/05/2007 08:34:00 AM
Good observation, Midnight.
Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 6/05/2007 08:34:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Ron Paul likes to bike.
A Midnight Rider has left a new comment on your post "Ron Paul likes to bike":
The canditates that have little chance of competing very long in the election, have the opportunity to make lots of noise without consequenses.
They are the lucky ones who get to say what they really want to, as opposed to staying politically correct.
Posted by A Midnight Rider to Cyclelicious at 6/05/2007 06:29:00 AM
The canditates that have little chance of competing very long in the election, have the opportunity to make lots of noise without consequenses.
They are the lucky ones who get to say what they really want to, as opposed to staying politically correct.
Posted by A Midnight Rider to Cyclelicious at 6/05/2007 06:29:00 AM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike to work testimonial.
A Midnight Rider has left a new comment on your post "Bike to work testimonial":
As Gillian said, there are so many good things about replacing driving with biking.
A favorite while passing a line of cars in traffic, is the inevitable SUV that squeezes right as a blocking move. It's so simple to slow, weave over to the left, pass, and give a nod.
Posted by A Midnight Rider to Cyclelicious at 6/05/2007 06:27:00 AM
As Gillian said, there are so many good things about replacing driving with biking.
A favorite while passing a line of cars in traffic, is the inevitable SUV that squeezes right as a blocking move. It's so simple to slow, weave over to the left, pass, and give a nod.
Posted by A Midnight Rider to Cyclelicious at 6/05/2007 06:27:00 AM
Friday, June 01, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on How to paint a bike and other useful tips.
danielo has left a new comment on your post "How to paint a bike and other useful tips":
I'll play the Devil's advocate, regarding suej's comment, because I think the argument could use strengthening.
The comparison of semi v. car and car v. bike is a spurious one. In the first case, MASS is the varying factor. In the second case, MASS, SPEED, and VISIBILITY are at play.
The MASS variance in the two cases might comparable, if you consider a fully-loaded semi v. a Geo Metro and an SUV vs. a bicycle. If you had to subject yourself to one of the two collisions, which would you choose?
The SPEED variance is a big issue, and directly affects the degree to which the MASS issue plays in. With not only a mass difference between auto and bike, but also a much higher speed difference, you have a much higher probability of physical damage.
Many cyclists go out of their way to have lights and reflectors all over their bikes. Even these highly-lighted bikes are less visible than a small car.
And on a final note, it's one thing to consider a car vs. a semi, but what about a BICYCLE vs. a semi? All the above factors are multiplies several-fold in such a case.
Posted by danielo to Cyclelicious at 6/01/2007 03:10:00 PM
I'll play the Devil's advocate, regarding suej's comment, because I think the argument could use strengthening.
The comparison of semi v. car and car v. bike is a spurious one. In the first case, MASS is the varying factor. In the second case, MASS, SPEED, and VISIBILITY are at play.
The MASS variance in the two cases might comparable, if you consider a fully-loaded semi v. a Geo Metro and an SUV vs. a bicycle. If you had to subject yourself to one of the two collisions, which would you choose?
The SPEED variance is a big issue, and directly affects the degree to which the MASS issue plays in. With not only a mass difference between auto and bike, but also a much higher speed difference, you have a much higher probability of physical damage.
Many cyclists go out of their way to have lights and reflectors all over their bikes. Even these highly-lighted bikes are less visible than a small car.
And on a final note, it's one thing to consider a car vs. a semi, but what about a BICYCLE vs. a semi? All the above factors are multiplies several-fold in such a case.
Posted by danielo to Cyclelicious at 6/01/2007 03:10:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on How to paint a bike and other useful tips.
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "How to paint a bike and other useful tips":
My response to the "it's laws of physics; get off the road" argument is (like yours, assuming that's you) a: do you travel on interstates? When tractor trailers cream sedans, do people say "the sedan should get off the road?"
and b: if somebody says "you should get out of my way. It's just a fact: I can kill you if I want to." I might get out of the way... but if I'm somewhere with a functioning legal system, I'm going to file charges, and when that somebody is out of *my* way, I'm going back.
Does he have kids? If a kiddo in that kid's class takes his lunch money because he's big enough to... I suppose his kids are going to be those big kids, and he thinks that's fine. It's just logic.
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 6/01/2007 02:08:00 PM
My response to the "it's laws of physics; get off the road" argument is (like yours, assuming that's you) a: do you travel on interstates? When tractor trailers cream sedans, do people say "the sedan should get off the road?"
and b: if somebody says "you should get out of my way. It's just a fact: I can kill you if I want to." I might get out of the way... but if I'm somewhere with a functioning legal system, I'm going to file charges, and when that somebody is out of *my* way, I'm going back.
Does he have kids? If a kiddo in that kid's class takes his lunch money because he's big enough to... I suppose his kids are going to be those big kids, and he thinks that's fine. It's just logic.
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 6/01/2007 02:08:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on How to paint a bike and other useful tips.
SueJ has left a new comment on your post "How to paint a bike and other useful tips":
My response to the "it's laws of physics; get off the road" argument is a: do you travel on interstates? When tractor trailers cream sedans, do people say "the sedan should get off the road?"
and b: if somebody says "you should get out of my way. It's just a fact: I can kill you if I want to." I might get out of the way... but if I'm somewhere with a functioning legal system, I'm going to file charges, and when that somebody is out of *my* way, I'm going back.
Does he have kids? If a kiddo in that kid's class takes his lunch money because he's big enough to... I suppose his kids are going to be those big kids, and he thinks that's fine. It's just logic.
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 6/01/2007 02:06:00 PM
My response to the "it's laws of physics; get off the road" argument is a: do you travel on interstates? When tractor trailers cream sedans, do people say "the sedan should get off the road?"
and b: if somebody says "you should get out of my way. It's just a fact: I can kill you if I want to." I might get out of the way... but if I'm somewhere with a functioning legal system, I'm going to file charges, and when that somebody is out of *my* way, I'm going back.
Does he have kids? If a kiddo in that kid's class takes his lunch money because he's big enough to... I suppose his kids are going to be those big kids, and he thinks that's fine. It's just logic.
Posted by SueJ to Cyclelicious at 6/01/2007 02:06:00 PM
[Cyclelicious] New comment on BioPerformance gas pill.
Evan has left a new comment on your post "BioPerformance gas pill":
IMHO, I believe that bioperformance will come back stronger than ever. They have tested the product and it passed. They have moved out of Texas, to an MLM friendly State (Utah), and they have a great leadership team. If you want more information, please visit my website: SecretGasPowder.com
Posted by Evan to Cyclelicious at 6/01/2007 12:26:00 AM
IMHO, I believe that bioperformance will come back stronger than ever. They have tested the product and it passed. They have moved out of Texas, to an MLM friendly State (Utah), and they have a great leadership team. If you want more information, please visit my website: SecretGasPowder.com
Posted by Evan to Cyclelicious at 6/01/2007 12:26:00 AM
Thursday, May 31, 2007
[Cyclelicious] New comment on Kinks in the road.
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
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
[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!
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USA
- ExxonMobil (all Exxon Mobile Gas Stations)
- Esso
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"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
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