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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-07-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 776
Posted By Notso_fastLane

The full clip of my incident: ...

The full clip of my incident:

https://upride.cc/incident/car-pulls-out-right-in-front-of-me/
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-06-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 776
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Clip of my close call featured on Cycliq October highlights. :)

I know a lot of riders here video record their rides. I haven't had any incidents that resulted in impact/crashes since I started recording, but I've had a few close calls. Only one I reported to the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-27-23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,316
Posted By Notso_fastLane

A lot of places, with no thought at all to...

A lot of places, with no thought at all to bicycles, put ~18 inch rumble strips on 36 inch shoulders. I've seen places that basically put the rumble strips from the fog line all the way to the...
Forum: Commuting
02-12-23, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,010
Posted By Notso_fastLane

It's been a long time since I logged or posted...

It's been a long time since I logged or posted here. I've lost my wife at way too young an age (still picking up the pieces of my life from that), moved cross country (UT --> FL) to start a new job,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-01-21, 07:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,517
Posted By Notso_fastLane

it gets worse for some of us. I bought a...

it gets worse for some of us.

I bought a velomobile.... :/
Forum: Commuting
04-16-21, 02:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,109
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I've had good luck with Planet Bike plastic...

I've had good luck with Planet Bike plastic fenders (commuting in Seattle). I think PB only makes metal fenders now, and they are supposed to be even more solid, but I haven't replaced the fenders on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-14-21, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,465
Posted By Notso_fastLane

You'd be surprised.

You'd be surprised.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,139
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Check out the San Juan Islands in the Puget...

Check out the San Juan Islands in the Puget Sound. Beautiful scenery, lots of trails and roads, light traffic.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-21, 01:21 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,167
Posted By Notso_fastLane

This was at the end of a 42 mile ride: ...

This was at the end of a 42 mile ride:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1120x2000/hi_temp_e956d3b5d395b6ed10aa5bd5e4fd92bfaefcad8d.jpg
summer 2015
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-11-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,423
Posted By Notso_fastLane

There's a stretch of road here (UT Highway 193)...

There's a stretch of road here (UT Highway 193) that is even worse.
1) it's a 50 mph road, 2 lanes each direction, with additional right turn lanes at the intersections.
2) There's a parallel MUP...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-10-21, 02:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,951
Posted By Notso_fastLane

When I lived in Germany, all of the bike lanes...

When I lived in Germany, all of the bike lanes there (city of Hamburg) were different color pavement, some were actual brick. They had very good infrastructure for biking, which combined with the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-10-21, 09:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,838
Posted By Notso_fastLane

It's not just bridges. For some reason,...

It's not just bridges.

For some reason, moving one's foot 6 inches from the accelerator to the brake, and back, for a few seconds, really annoys people in motorized vehicles.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-21, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6,249
Views: 567,321
Posted By Notso_fastLane

26.8 miles yesterday. It was cold (started at...

26.8 miles yesterday. It was cold (started at 28F, ended at 32F). I was in the velo, so I didn't really notice the wind. Fun ride overall. I work on a military base, and use that as a big part of my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-21, 10:22 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,922
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I'd highly recommend adding a small first aid kit...

I'd highly recommend adding a small first aid kit to any bike kit.

I counted the other day, and I have 4.
1. in my bike bag (goes with either the bike or velo whenever I ride)
2. On my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-21, 10:15 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 17,911
Posted By Notso_fastLane

For me, I've only been a few group rides, and I...

For me, I've only been a few group rides, and I don't really enjoy them. I guess maybe if they were people I knew better, but I'd have to go more often for that to happen. :p

Group rides take too...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-17-21, 09:09 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,925
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Montana to require hi Vis clothing for cyclists.

https://montanafreepress.org/2021/01/26/proposing-new-road-rules-for-cyclists/

IMO, it's a bit of good, but a lot of bad. Requiring lighting - good. Requiring a 3 foot passing distance - good....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6,249
Views: 567,321
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Planned on ~15 miles, but my chain broke at 3.5. ...

Planned on ~15 miles, but my chain broke at 3.5.

Guess I know what I'm working on this weekend. :(
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-16-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,221
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Pelotaunt (SNL Skit)

I laughed:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0CwNpMmUfY&feature=emb_logo
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-21, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6,249
Views: 567,321
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Only did ten miles last night. I didn't have a...

Only did ten miles last night. I didn't have a lot of time, and just wanted to stretch my legs a bit. Probably won't get to go again until tomorrow, so today is likely a day off.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-09-21, 08:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,966
Posted By Notso_fastLane

This shows the brand/system used on my Strada: ...

This shows the brand/system used on my Strada:
https://en.velomobiel.nl/quest/technische_gegevens.php
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-21, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6,249
Views: 567,321
Posted By Notso_fastLane

40 miles Saturday. It was chilly, temps in the...

40 miles Saturday. It was chilly, temps in the upper 30s(F) and I think it maybe got to 42. Antelope Island is surprisingly 1) large, 2) hilly!

I did see a herd of 6 bison. :)
Forum: Commuting
02-08-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,359
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Rearview camera

Coming soon.

I can see possibly getting one of these when it hits the market. Especially in my case, riding a recumbent and a velomobile, it's hard to look back, although the velo has really good...
Forum: Commuting
02-05-21, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,647
Posted By Notso_fastLane

When I worked at Boeing, they had to build...

When I worked at Boeing, they had to build parking garages (4 level, I think).

It was faster for me to bike to work than to drive, when included the trek across the parking lot. Also, we had two...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-03-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6,249
Views: 567,321
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Same. My wife wanted eggdrop soup from the...

Same. My wife wanted eggdrop soup from the chinese place around the corner (about 1.5 miles away).

...I took the long way. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-21, 11:08 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,074
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Time to ban rsbob. ;)

Time to ban rsbob. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,074
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Don't ever get a velomobile! ;)

Don't ever get a velomobile! ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-21, 03:04 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 178,699
Posted By Notso_fastLane

We don't have actual "Dead End" signs here. This...

We don't have actual "Dead End" signs here. This is how they do it locally:

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-25-21, 10:24 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,132
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Year round commuter here as well, but I cheat: I...

Year round commuter here as well, but I cheat: I have a velomobile. :)

Even in ~20F temps, the inside of the velo usually hovers around 45-50F, depending mostly on how much wind is affecting the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-21-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,324
Posted By Notso_fastLane

You do now. I never ride without the...

You do now.

I never ride without the following gear:
1 - Full face helmet
2 - Leather jacket with CE approved armor
3 - Leather pants with CE armor that zip to the jacket
4 - Leather boots to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-20-21, 02:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,638
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I've punched and broke the driver's side mirror...

I've punched and broke the driver's side mirror of cars that were being driven by asshats (one actively tried to run me off the road) on 3 separate occasions on my motorcycle. :)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-18-21, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 786
Posted By Notso_fastLane

The biggest problem with this is that some...

The biggest problem with this is that some cyclist will forget to charge their widget, then they'll be blamed when the careless driver runs them over because they weren't pinging.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-11-21, 11:12 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 9,016
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Most states I've lived in, turning right on a red...

Most states I've lived in, turning right on a red is legal, after stopping.
Forum: Commuting
12-16-20, 11:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,369
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I've been riding in the dark for so long, it's...

I've been riding in the dark for so long, it's practically second nature. I have two headlights on the recumbent. Most times I run just one, and the other is a backup, but sometimes I run one at a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-20, 11:18 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,805
Posted By Notso_fastLane

This is how I look at it as well. ...

This is how I look at it as well.

Particularly on hills. I can ride 6-7 hours easy at a decent (18-20mph on my recumbent, 22-24 in the velo) pace on level ground, but as soon as I start going into...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-15-20, 10:43 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,382
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Another possible option, given the reported...

Another possible option, given the reported swerve of the box truck and the conditions, is that the wind gusted and caused the truck to swerve. I've driven large box trucks a few times, and unless...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-20, 10:26 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,382
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I hope the police subpoena the phone records of...

I hope the police subpoena the phone records of the truck driver. That's where I'd bet on the reason for this.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-20, 10:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,157
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I would still note the address and report it to...

I would still note the address and report it to your local animal control. If there are previous reports, or subsequent reports, at least something will eventually be done.

Ignoring means someone...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-09-20, 01:07 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,693
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Best way to deal with ice: Play hockey in a...

Best way to deal with ice: Play hockey in a rotovelo!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_wXHFab5XU
Forum: Commuting
12-01-20, 12:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,200
Posted By Notso_fastLane

My snow ride: ...

My snow ride:

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/velo_snow01_646a0dccd8f0bd3d7720497d70ea1e51250fdb51.jpg
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-12-20, 10:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,481
Posted By Notso_fastLane

It's more common than you might think, but...

It's more common than you might think, but certainly a tiny fraction of actual riding that gets recorded. There are a fair number of videos on the Cycliq site that state that charges were later filed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-09-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,318
Posted By Notso_fastLane

You should get some Cat Ears (they work way...

You should get some Cat Ears (they work way better that I expected they might). :)

https://www.cat-ears.com/
Forum: Commuting
11-05-20, 03:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,123
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I throw everything in the back of my velomobile....

I throw everything in the back of my velomobile. :D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-05-20, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,691
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Something bicyclists need to keep in mind in...

Something bicyclists need to keep in mind in situations where there is a lot of traffic and you are moving along the rightside where you may catch up.

Drivers have a very short memory. They passed...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-04-20, 12:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,846
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Oh, I get that. I'm extra alert for bikes and...

Oh, I get that. I'm extra alert for bikes and motorcycles, but some times, the IQ challenged still manage to almost make me hit them....

However, even if the cyclist was at fault, this driver got...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-04-20, 08:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,506
Posted By Notso_fastLane

We had a cold snap last week. Riding to a Dr....

We had a cold snap last week. Riding to a Dr. appointment at 9am, it was 17F (-8C) when I left. It had been in the 40 the days before, so I wasn't really prepared and was chilly the whole way.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-04-20, 08:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,846
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Anybody here live in the area? Know if there are...

Anybody here live in the area? Know if there are any updates? The original story hasn't been updated. :(
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-20, 10:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,966
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Also. Wuss. ;)

Also.

Wuss. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-30-20, 09:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,966
Posted By Notso_fastLane

Where do you live and how cold does it get? How...

Where do you live and how cold does it get? How much rain/snow?

My preference, before I got the velo, was for barr mitts that I put on around the time the temps hit ~40F, and didn't take off until...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-20, 10:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,916
Posted By Notso_fastLane

This is a good qualification. One on the front...

This is a good qualification. One on the front not such a great idea, but on the back, it's not a problem.
Forum: Commuting
10-28-20, 10:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,916
Posted By Notso_fastLane

I think this depends on the brand and/or seller....

I think this depends on the brand and/or seller. I bought mine separately, but that was back in the 90s. They do last a long time.


I regularly used just one. Didn't notice a change in balance at...
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