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05-25-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 742
Posted By JoeyBike

It might be fun to start a thread asking all five...

It might be fun to start a thread asking all five of us what our own personal definition of car-free is. :thumb:
05-25-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 742
Posted By JoeyBike

You really have to "insert yourself" into a...

You really have to "insert yourself" into a situation that allows you to ditch the car. Close proximity to all of your services and retail needs, medical care, friends (if you have those), and most...
05-25-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 742
Posted By JoeyBike

I never did in 30 years of not OWNING a car. I...

I never did in 30 years of not OWNING a car. I rented plenty of them, took taxi cabs and other motorized means of getting around fairly often. A self-imposed "user tax" if you will. If I didn't feel...
05-25-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 854
Posted By JoeyBike

I ride alone so no one to compare my efforts to....

I ride alone so no one to compare my efforts to. That said, I have good days and not-so-good days, mostly mental.

As others have suggested, proper hydration is everything. You have to drink water...
05-23-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,808
Posted By JoeyBike

They DO exist. This was exactly what was...

They DO exist. This was exactly what was happening to the guy IMO. I had 7 miles of hills to observe him in my helmet mounted mirror. He gained ground on the uphills, lost ground on the downhills. So...
05-23-24, 12:09 PM
05-22-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,808
Posted By JoeyBike

I recently moved from flatland to hill country,...

I recently moved from flatland to hill country, so my spare time activities have already shifted BUT i have changed my opinion of people on E-Bikes. An average or below average cyclist who wants to...
05-22-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 700
Posted By JoeyBike

I will definitely avoid the old lady with the...

I will definitely avoid the old lady with the wire shopping basket for the same reason motorists don't run me over when I'm "in their way". It will further delay my progress waiting for the police....
05-09-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,091
Posted By JoeyBike

I used to believe that people were ignorant. Now...

I used to believe that people were ignorant. Now I believe that Autocorrect is ignorant. And I'm not an English teacher.
05-09-24, 06:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,091
Posted By JoeyBike

For me, as a skilled cyclist and motorcyclist,...

For me, as a skilled cyclist and motorcyclist, given my current living situation and location, a motorcycle would be the better choice. Neither option would be considered "safe" as apposed to a metal...
04-29-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,226
Posted By JoeyBike

Same here. Funny thing about some ppl on BF, they...

Same here. Funny thing about some ppl on BF, they seem to have no problems negotiating stop signs, right-on-red turns, flashing red lights, etc. But a red traffic light totally befuddles them. It is...
04-24-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,808
Posted By JoeyBike

I've never paid them much mind. I see mostly...

I've never paid them much mind. I see mostly aging boomers who couldn't pedal around the block on a regular bike going long distances on Rail-Trails riding E-bikes. The day might come when I'm too...
04-23-24, 08:35 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,804
Posted By JoeyBike

Oh, I have pulled over also, but on the majority...

Oh, I have pulled over also, but on the majority of roads around Greenville there is no place to pull over, other than someone's driveway, meaning I would have to slow to nearly a stop for a sharp...
04-22-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,804
Posted By JoeyBike

In fairness to Greenville County SC and some...

In fairness to Greenville County SC and some surrounding counties, the posted speed limits are extremely reasonable IMO. Farm roads are often 35 mph with 20-25 mph in curves and 20-30 when...
04-20-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,812
Posted By JoeyBike

I know a lot of people resist hitting a sidewalk...

I know a lot of people resist hitting a sidewalk for a number of reasons. Pedestrians, poor transitions (no ramps), PRIDE, stubborn, or succumbing to judgements from ppl on Bike Forums or other...
04-19-24, 04:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,812
Posted By JoeyBike

Looks like you are holding a decent speed. My...

Looks like you are holding a decent speed. My rule of thumb is 20+mph and I'm acting like a motorcycle. Uphill, against a big wind, or for whatever reason I can't hold 20 mph, I'd be on that sidewalk.
Forum: Southeast
04-16-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 317
Posted By JoeyBike

Upstate South Carolina of Interest

Here are two BF threads related to cycling the Upstate SC areas generally and Greenville, SC area specifically:Moved to Greenville, SC. Follow-up report on cycling road conditions....
04-16-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,304
Posted By JoeyBike

$580.00 per MONTH, not year. My bad. Now...

$580.00 per MONTH, not year. My bad. Now $900/year. Auto registration in South Carolina requires paying property tax on each car EVERY YEAR. My 2003 Camry won't cost much but for people with fancy...
04-14-24, 07:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,304
Posted By JoeyBike

Exactly. Perfect observation. Just add loading my...

Exactly. Perfect observation. Just add loading my bike onto a motor vehicle in order to ride it and you got the gist exactly.



I apologize for any derogatory comments I have made. There is no...
04-14-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,304
Posted By JoeyBike

HA! You are the FIRST! I've been patiently...

HA! You are the FIRST! I've been patiently waiting for that question!

Mainly, my wife and I lost our nerve for hurricanes. After gutting our house twice and aging to the point where future...
04-14-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,304
Posted By JoeyBike

I don't blame anyone for not reading every post...

I don't blame anyone for not reading every post as this thread had gotten pretty long. So here a simple copy/paste from above:

ME:

"The number I am interested in finding out likely does not...
04-14-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,304
Posted By JoeyBike

This statement illustrates my point exactly....

This statement illustrates my point exactly. Cycling EVENTS generally have special coordination, advertising, logistics, and sag wagons. Large groups have a "presence" on roadways that individuals do...
04-14-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,027
Posted By JoeyBike

Hearing is key! Cycling the Ozarks and Ouachita...

Hearing is key! Cycling the Ozarks and Ouachita Mountains there were lots of chicken trucks and log trucks. I could hear them for 30-60 seconds before I ever saw them with my eyes. Not sure how radar...
04-13-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,304
Posted By JoeyBike

As I said in both related threads, it's a GREAT...

As I said in both related threads, it's a GREAT training ground for Pro cyclists. If I could hold 25+ mph averages in terrain full of 6-10% grades (I follow some local pros on Strava) I might venture...
04-13-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,304
Posted By JoeyBike

And how many people take Uber, Lyft, Taxi cabs,...

And how many people take Uber, Lyft, Taxi cabs, bike taxis, and an army of busses that just shuttle people both ways. Still, people who drive might have to park and walk over 2 miles to the Fest,...
04-12-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,304
Posted By JoeyBike

Just for some perspective on what a "Bicycle...

Just for some perspective on what a "Bicycle Utopia" looks like. No this is not Amsterdam or China. I dug up this old pic i took at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival bike parking ONE OF...
04-12-24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,304
Posted By JoeyBike

Thanks for the research. Those "death maps" are...

Thanks for the research. Those "death maps" are quite helpful, not that I planned to ride those miserable roads anyway.

As for the statistics I would like to make one observation. A place like New...
04-12-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,304
Posted By JoeyBike

Trolley system is designed for tourists. Bus...

Trolley system is designed for tourists. Bus system is pretty basic and OK if you live in the city center. Sparse if you live within 5 miles of the city center. Nonexistent if you are more than 5...
04-11-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,304
Posted By JoeyBike

600 Spinners members. How many are active riders?...

600 Spinners members. How many are active riders? How many show up REGULARLY for club rides? 20? Less? Maybe 50 during the TDF broadcasts?

New Orleans bike share alone has 500 bikes in it's fleet....
04-11-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,804
Posted By JoeyBike

At least I'm consistent.

At least I'm consistent.
04-11-24, 06:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,304
Posted By JoeyBike

Ive biked up the spine of the Rockies to Canada,...

Ive biked up the spine of the Rockies to Canada, paralleled the Appalachian Trail Georgia to Maine, down the entire Cali Coast, crossed the Cascades, Sawtooths, and countless others with loaded...
04-10-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,027
Posted By JoeyBike

We all die alone. So safety decisions are ours...

We all die alone. So safety decisions are ours alone, so long as we aren't putting other people in jeopardy. FYI, I use just ONE very bright rear flasher!
04-10-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,804
Posted By JoeyBike

Not riding that road is actually the best...

Not riding that road is actually the best strategy. IMO
04-10-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,304
Posted By JoeyBike

Moved to Greenville, SC. Follow-up report on cycling road conditions.

Follow-up to a previous post from roughly 10 months ago. (Original Thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/advocacy-safety/1272285-trucks-narrow-twisting-roads.html))

I just moved to Greenville, SC...
04-10-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,027
Posted By JoeyBike

Exactly! Whatever it takes to arrive alive.

Exactly! Whatever it takes to arrive alive.
04-10-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 5,397
Views: 870,826
Posted By JoeyBike

Just moved to Greenville, SC. I will be loading...

Just moved to Greenville, SC. I will be loading this place up with pics almost daily. Bike is Surly Lowside 1x1. Place is the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Obviously it is SPRINGTIME!...
04-03-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5,397
Views: 870,826
Posted By JoeyBike

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My first decent bike ride in my new city Greenville, SC. 27 hilly miles on a 1x1...
Forum: Southeast
03-25-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 218
Posted By JoeyBike

The Tammany Trace Rail-Trail on the Northshore....

The Tammany Trace Rail-Trail on the Northshore. Parking at Abita Springs, Koop Road, Mandeville (closest to the Causeway), Slidell. All trailheads have water and restrooms. 30 miles one way.
02-29-24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 24,728
Posted By JoeyBike

Some are pretty hard to miss!

Some are pretty hard to miss!
02-29-24, 05:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,919
Posted By JoeyBike

The most defenseless position any road user can...

The most defenseless position any road user can take is to allow other vehicles to catch up/overtake from behind. This is often unavoidable, but I do my very best to never stop in a traffic lane on a...
02-29-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 24,728
Posted By JoeyBike

If they are getting paid directly, special...

If they are getting paid directly, special treatment (discounts), or adorned with the artwork of the bicycle club of which they are an active member, then they don't fit the definition of a poseur. I...
02-28-24, 10:10 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 24,728
Posted By JoeyBike

I would say when the logo on your kit matches the...

I would say when the logo on your kit matches the logo on your bike and on your paycheck, then you need logos of sponsors who are paying you to wear them. Otherwise....poseurnoun...
02-23-24, 10:38 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 24,728
Posted By JoeyBike

Back in the day when Lance was riding for Trek it...

Back in the day when Lance was riding for Trek it seemed like every old geezer (I'm 65 so I can say that) was wearing the "Lance kit". That may be what got me started laughing at that fashion...
02-23-24, 10:33 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 24,728
Posted By JoeyBike

If you like lycra shorts you will LOVE bibs. I...

If you like lycra shorts you will LOVE bibs. I have never heard a contrary opinion from anyone who has tried both. Imagine your lycra shorts without that danged waistband. Especially if you are at...
02-23-24, 10:04 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 24,728
Posted By JoeyBike

I like the "A-B-C RULE" Anything But Cotton for...

I like the "A-B-C RULE" Anything But Cotton for staying warm in cold weather. I own a ton of synthetic clothing including boxers and briefs, shirts, slacks, shorts, socks. I never wear a stitch of...
02-23-24, 08:38 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 24,728
Posted By JoeyBike

I always enjoy seeing cyclists wearing road kits...

I always enjoy seeing cyclists wearing road kits with top speeds of 12mph. I see it every day. Logos a-blazing! Very aerodynamic!

I'm sure there are many cyclists I see wearing off road kits....
02-19-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5,397
Views: 870,826
Posted By JoeyBike

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I stole a page from the Jeep playbook. My ATB can get into more...
02-15-24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,338
Posted By JoeyBike

I've toured across the USA five times including...

I've toured across the USA five times including up the spine of the Rockies and Appalachians from start to finish. I most certainly came to the conclusion that downhill is far more anxiety provoking...
02-14-24, 08:54 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 13,515
Posted By JoeyBike

Solo. I'm slower than the "A" Group and faster...

Solo. I'm slower than the "A" Group and faster than the "B" Group. So even on group rides I quickly end up by myself. So I just ditched the group and ride when and where I want to.
02-13-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,075
Posted By JoeyBike

My personal observation as well. Plus 1:...

My personal observation as well.

Plus 1: Mentally, I just don't WANT to spend a long day on a bicycle anymore. Which seems to be for the best as far as overuse injuries and fatigue go. I'm pretty...
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