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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-04-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,263
Posted By JW Fas

I always find it amusing that the same people who...

I always find it amusing that the same people who complain about the economy and the prices of everything magically have the finances to light off $1000 in ordnance on July 4th.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-22-23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,131
Posted By Unca_Sam

Beat you off the line :rolleyes: Guy had a...

Beat you off the line :rolleyes: Guy had a rolling start while you were watching the light; the execution was flawless!

I bet that's his regular commute, and he knows the timing all around. I've...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-30-23, 12:46 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,407
Posted By retswerb

This isn't a "racial thread", whatever that means...

This isn't a "racial thread", whatever that means anyway. It's an article about the lack of safety on bikes being experienced by certain members of our community, pointing out that one of the reasons...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-11-23, 09:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,436
Posted By work4bike

There are plenty of laws on the books about how...

There are plenty of laws on the books about how bikes do belong on the roads; however, if people continue to show fear in riding on the roads and cyclists remain a very infrequent user of roadways,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-06-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 722
Views: 28,406
Posted By Bald Paul

Rim brakes have worked for a long time. Disc are...

Rim brakes have worked for a long time. Disc are more efficient - something I didn't believe until I rode a disc equipped bike.
My carbon fiber, Di2 equipped rim brake bike now sits on my indoor...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-03-22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,621
Posted By Polaris OBark

The "death from acute boredom" statistic for...

The "death from acute boredom" statistic for indoor training attracts less news coverage.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-22, 03:15 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,027
Posted By Koyote

He averaged "more than 2,000km of cycling per...

He averaged "more than 2,000km of cycling per month, much of it on indoors on a turbo trainer."

I'm surprised he didn't die of boredom.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-22, 03:07 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,027
Posted By tempocyclist

I guess "Man in his 50's dies after failing to...

I guess "Man in his 50's dies after failing to seek medical attention for chest pain" is a less clickbait worthy article title...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-15-22, 03:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,264
Posted By Paul Barnard

What would your tactic to stay out of the way in...

What would your tactic to stay out of the way in this instance have been?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-22, 05:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,141
Posted By passive jay

This is half the reason I ride a bike

Can't beat the parking!


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-22, 05:16 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 16,319
Posted By indyfabz

Climbing west to Lookout Pass at the MT/ID border...

Climbing west to Lookout Pass at the MT/ID border would you rather ride this or 5 miles of I-90?

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-22, 05:06 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 16,319
Posted By rumrunn6

official "gravel bike", or not, I like exploring...

official "gravel bike", or not, I like exploring off road, on easier/faster trails

one of my favorite unpaved rail trails...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-22, 02:34 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 16,319
Posted By sean.hwy

If you like hiking, trail running, nature you...

If you like hiking, trail running, nature you can't beat gravel riding. It combines both into something better.

I probably ride 90% road, 7% gravel, 3% mountain bike. The road bike is just the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-22, 11:57 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 16,319
Posted By GhostRider62

Because cagers are killing us with impunity

Because cagers are killing us with impunity
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-27-21, 08:59 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,244
Posted By livedarklions

Sorry, you really have no clue about statistics. ...

Sorry, you really have no clue about statistics. You're wayyyyyyy more likely to get hit at an intersection or a driveway when you're coming from the direction the driver isn't looking at, y'know,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-21, 01:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,112
Posted By Mark Stone

I agree with this. The symptoms you are...

I agree with this. The symptoms you are describing need a Doctor's attention.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,112
Posted By caloso

I'm sorry to hear this. It sounds way beyond a...

I'm sorry to hear this. It sounds way beyond a lack of training or general fitness drop-off. I think the only one who can tell you the cause is your doctor so I'm glad you've made the appointment. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-07-21, 09:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,964
Posted By jon c.

not a problem here. no one ever uses turn...

not a problem here. no one ever uses turn signals.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-21, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,233
Posted By downtube42

Think of it like buying a pair of pants. You can...

Think of it like buying a pair of pants. You can buy jeans, sweats, or dress pants. New or used. You can spend $25 or $200. But you wouldn't buy pants that don't fit.

About anything decent that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-21, 09:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,233
Posted By Greiselman

I'd recommend going into your local bike shop and...

I'd recommend going into your local bike shop and let them help you out. I agree with the above - hybrid bikes (flat handlebar, upright riding position) is likely your best bet. Your LBS will make...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-03-21, 07:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,233
Posted By AlbygPa

Last time on a bike I was 14, now 57

I am looking to get back into riding at 57. I will be on fairly groomed flat paths. Some lower back issues nothing major. I would like some pointers on what to look for in buying a bike. I will go...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-20-21, 09:33 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 16,994
Posted By 5 mph

What's harder for 50 Plus- Running (Jogging) or Bicycling ?

I think Bicycling is harder than Running. I stopped Running a year and half ago because I was worried about damaging my knees.
I started Bicycling twenty miles a day.
Got hit by Snow last week and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-20, 09:07 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,411
Posted By alloo

Are you a cyclist?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMed1qceJ_Q

What do you think? Are you a cyclist? Do you encounter these situations as an enthusiast? I found this video very insightful and wanted to share it with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-08-20, 03:57 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,861
Posted By CargoDane

I tried fishing once. Bought some gear (not...

I tried fishing once. Bought some gear (not expensive), and quickly realised that although I liked the idea of fishing, I didn't actually like fishing. I'd rather be on my bike or out rowing or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-20, 03:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,945
Posted By Tomm Willians

Attempting my first Century tomorrow and doing it solo.

I’ve been training to do a century for a few months now and did 75 miles just a few days ago. I was feeling strong enough to do another 25 but was completely out of food and low on water so did the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-20, 12:22 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,531
Posted By trainchaser

I've never stopped since getting my first Schwinn...

I've never stopped since getting my first Schwinn ten speed bike when I was 12 years old, been riding since then, road bikes, mountain bikes, a flat bar road bike and now my new fitness bike, Trek...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 9,531
Posted By rsbob

What got you into cycling?

Rather than resuscitating an old thread where respondents may have moved on (so to speak) decided to start anew...

Always interesting hearing how people become interested in their hobbies,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-08-20, 05:27 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,348
Posted By work4bike

Pedestrians to cyclists on sidewalks, crosswalks...

Pedestrians to cyclists on sidewalks, crosswalks and MUPs...

Please, cyclists:
Slow down
Be patient
Pay attention
Is that so f*****g hard?

:D;)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-29-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,839
Posted By nomadmax

Sometimes on bike patrol you have to ride in ways...

Sometimes on bike patrol you have to ride in ways that seem (or are) counter to the rules of the road. Those officers aren't out there on a bike ride ride, they're on patrol. They may have been...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-20, 11:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,693
Posted By NewATBikeComute

First ever half century!

Well, have not done a lot of cycling this year. Working from home, so no commuting mileage, and my attitude towards making an effort to do, well, anything beyond what I have to do, has been 'I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-26-20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
Posted By FiftySix

In the '70s, my dad did have a brown diamond...

In the '70s, my dad did have a brown diamond frame 3-speed of some sort. Probably bought from a department store, like all of our bikes back then.

I don't recall riding with him, probably because...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-20, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
Posted By Random11

I don't ride with a parent, but I do ride with my...

I don't ride with a parent, but I do ride with my son. We've gone on maybe half a dozen rides in the past year. We live in different cities but bring our bikes when we visit so we can ride together....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-20, 08:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
Posted By randallr

I have fond memories of riding with my dad. I...

I have fond memories of riding with my dad. I have new memories of riding with my son, as he carries our granddaughters. Joyful.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-20, 07:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
Posted By debade

My wife and I ride for recreation, commuting, and...

My wife and I ride for recreation, commuting, and touring. Our 35 year old daughter bikes mainly to commute. We do some recreational rides with her from time to time. Grandson too young now and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
Posted By Retro Grouch

I recently overhauled a bike for my daughter to...

I recently overhauled a bike for my daughter to ride with her grandson. Maybe they'll invite Mrs. Grouch and me to ride along with them some day.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-20, 04:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
Posted By fastcarbon

Anyone still ride with a parent?

I ride with my 45 year old son and my 15 year old grandson; I'm trying to get my grandson addicted as I am but it will take time. My son wasn't that interested until he was on a college racing team...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-20, 03:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
Posted By gear64

My parents never rode. I can only hope to be him...

My parents never rode. I can only hope to be him as my kids age. That's awesome!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-20, 12:11 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 23,480
Posted By canklecat

DeLoreans hitting 1.21 gigawatts.

DeLoreans hitting 1.21 gigawatts.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-06-04, 12:14 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,159
Posted By caloso

I have a road bike. I ride it on the road. ...

I have a road bike. I ride it on the road.

If you have a sidewalk bike, ride it on the sidewalk.
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