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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-23-24, 08:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,354
Posted By jon c.

Once in a while I hear someone yell but I can...

Once in a while I hear someone yell but I can seldom hear what they're saying so I assume it's something positive.

Some years back I did have someone yell "get on the sidewalk." I assumed he...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-19-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 699
Posted By jon c.

I'd do the same as I would in a car. Go around...

I'd do the same as I would in a car. Go around if opposing traffic permitted or wait behind them until they parked.
Forum: Triathlon
10-07-24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 303
Posted By jon c.

Clearly a sign of insanity albeit of an admirable...

Clearly a sign of insanity albeit of an admirable variety.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,638
Posted By jon c.

If I followed this practice perhaps my LBS would...

If I followed this practice perhaps my LBS would still be in business. Although they tore the place down to build apartments so it was likely doomed in any case. I shouldn't feel too guilty.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-07-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,991
Posted By jon c.

I don't generally go to bed until about 1 a.m. so...

I don't generally go to bed until about 1 a.m. so afternoon rides don't impact my sleep. But on the rare occasions I take a moonlight ride even a shorter trip at a gentle pace can throw me off a bit...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-07-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,650
Posted By jon c.

If you can't choose your route you might consider...

If you can't choose your route you might consider changing your time a bit. On any given road the worst conditions don't last for more than 10 or 15 minutes. Stop and have a beer or two until...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-01-24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,413
Posted By jon c.

Depends on if you're in Mayberry or Miami.

Depends on if you're in Mayberry or Miami.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-24, 08:25 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,895
Posted By jon c.

You're virtue signalling as well. You just...

You're virtue signalling as well. You just subscribe to a different set of virtues.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-24, 07:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 735
Posted By jon c.

I've had replacement keys made for several...

I've had replacement keys made for several different locks using the 4 digit code.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-10-24, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By jon c.

makes sense to me

makes sense to me
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,456
Posted By jon c.

I can't answer your question but if you build the...

I can't answer your question but if you build the thing I hope you come back and show us photos. Or hopefully a video of the contraption in action.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,742
Posted By jon c.

LOL. I had completely forgotten about wrapping...

LOL. I had completely forgotten about wrapping feet in Wonderbread bags. But we certainly did that.

There's a reason I've spent most of my adult life in places where it doesn't snow.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-24, 12:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,742
Posted By jon c.

When I was young we rode 100 miles in cut off...

When I was young we rode 100 miles in cut off Levis. Bike shorts with chamois were not commonly available. Guys in bike clubs had them but regular riders seldom had shorts or jerseys. I wouldn't...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-10-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,314
Posted By jon c.

Like most riding decisions it's situational. If...

Like most riding decisions it's situational. If you have a good shoulder your solution can work fine.

I ride mostly roads without shoulders but there aren't too many places where the shoulder...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,605
Posted By jon c.

Crazy driver. I suspect it wouldn't have...

Crazy driver. I suspect it wouldn't have mattered whether or not there was a shoulder.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 458
Posted By jon c.

35 years is about it for me. Still think about...

35 years is about it for me. Still think about it in times of trouble.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-28-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,445
Posted By jon c.

Because it doesn't actually make sense. ...

Because it doesn't actually make sense.

And it makes less sense when you expand the number of riders beyond two. There are a number of groups that ride the roads around my house. There are a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,526
Posted By jon c.

Wouldn't matter to me as a cyclist. I'm not that...

Wouldn't matter to me as a cyclist. I'm not that fast. But it would be unreasonably slow for automobile traffic on the roads in these parts.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-23-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,775
Posted By jon c.

You could probably get significantly faster by...

You could probably get significantly faster by riding with much faster riders and busting your butt trying to keep up with them. You'll get a lot faster but you still won't keep up with the better...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,511
Posted By jon c.

Depends on the bike. I have one bike that was a...

Depends on the bike. I have one bike that was a regular rider for quite some time but is currently sidelined. The 'temporary' replacement has now been the regular rider for 4 years or so. The...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-16-24, 10:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,115
Posted By jon c.

They tried the deep cut grooves on one major road...

They tried the deep cut grooves on one major road I ride but replaced them with raised bumps after about 6 months. My guess was cars going over the deep grooves made enough noise to annoy nearby...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,536
Posted By jon c.

Reminds of when seat belt buzzers became a...

Reminds of when seat belt buzzers became a requirement. The early ones were readily disconnected by simply unplugging the wires under the seat. Which we always did. We were young and stupid.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,413
Posted By jon c.

I though Jesus fed the masses, but perhaps I got...

I though Jesus fed the masses, but perhaps I got that backwards.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 784
Posted By jon c.

I don't know what HTSL means. I assume it's an...

I don't know what HTSL means. I assume it's an acronym for something but that isn't evident. Looks like a shade of gray.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 77,370
Posted By jon c.

Amazing to see the vehemence of the negative...

Amazing to see the vehemence of the negative reactions to that idea.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-24, 10:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,134
Posted By jon c.

Seems to me that it works best if everyone in a...

Seems to me that it works best if everyone in a group proceeds through the stop sign together. If everyone stopped it would slow down motorists coming through the intersection more than if the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-01-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,883
Posted By jon c.

I think being aware of other road users adds to...

I think being aware of other road users adds to safety. Whether you garner that information through a mirror, an electronic device, or just turning your head probably doesn't matter much but all...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-31-24, 09:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,250
Posted By jon c.

It exploded. A professional job. Blew off the...

It exploded. A professional job. Blew off the rear doors and put a big hole in the roof. I heard the explosion but didn't actually see it. I arrived a minute or so later. Riding a motorcycle on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-30-24, 02:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,819
Posted By jon c.

I disagree. The driver should be aware of your...

I disagree. The driver should be aware of your presence and not turn in front of you (of course I wouldn't count on that), but the idea that a driver shouldn't enter your field of view is an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,571
Posted By jon c.

I frequently see various undergarments, along...

I frequently see various undergarments, along with other articles of clothing, along the roadside. I always wonder about the how and why.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-30-24, 09:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,560
Posted By jon c.

Seems like the impact varies greatly. I was...

Seems like the impact varies greatly. I was sick for a couple of days and tired for another day or two but no discernible impact after that. Didn't notice any difference when riding a week later....
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-30-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,250
Posted By jon c.

Wow. I've seen a few catch fire after...

Wow.

I've seen a few catch fire after accidents but the only one I've ever seen explode had a bomb placed under the back seat. And that was nearly 50 years ago.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 814
Posted By jon c.

No garage so everything stays in the spare...

No garage so everything stays in the spare bedroom. Which is filled with stuff so it couldn't actually be used as a bedroom.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,903
Posted By jon c.

I ride on similar roads. They are barely wide...

I ride on similar roads. They are barely wide enough for two cars. Which means drivers must go into the other lane to pass. It's actually better for drivers if the cyclists don't ride single...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-24, 04:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,903
Posted By jon c.

Had a glass incident on the road I live on a...

Had a glass incident on the road I live on a month or so back. The road is popular with cyclists but I don't know if it was aimed at them or if it was just general vandalism. There's a hill for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,571
Posted By jon c.

I'll stop and move large branches but not other...

I'll stop and move large branches but not other road hazards. Even on the relatively clean roads I ride there would be too many. And I'm not touching roadkill. A dead armadillo does present a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-19-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,984
Posted By jon c.

Do you always communicate in such an uncivil...

Do you always communicate in such an uncivil manner?

You missed the point in any case.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-19-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,984
Posted By jon c.

It is an "idea." The article says this may be...

It is an "idea." The article says this may be true. It doesn't say it is true.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-17-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 22,864
Posted By jon c.

I don't believe many think that e-bikes are "the...

I don't believe many think that e-bikes are "the enemy." They are motorized vehicles and this presents unique considerations in some environments which may require the creation of new safety...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-24, 08:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,098
Posted By jon c.

I forget when riding alone

I forget when riding alone
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 10,713
Posted By jon c.

How long have you lived in the LA area? You grew...

How long have you lived in the LA area? You grew up in Indiana but how long has it been since you lived in a place where winter is cold? I grew up in a cold climate but spent most of my adult life in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,923
Posted By jon c.

25s are the largest tire I can run. I usually...

25s are the largest tire I can run. I usually run them at 110 psi but I do have pretty smooth roads.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-01-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 9,409
Posted By jon c.

everyone buys equipment that best suits their...

everyone buys equipment that best suits their needs within the constraints of their budget.

they realize it's those other people who are swayed by marketing and buy more than they really need.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-07-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,541
Posted By jon c.

Pull outs (and people making a left in front of...

Pull outs (and people making a left in front of you) are more likely to be fatal on a motorcycle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 10,491
Posted By jon c.

I'm in the old and slow category for sure. A...

I'm in the old and slow category for sure. A confirmed plodder. But I ride solo and passing cars can't really tell if I'm moving at 14 mph or 20 mph so I might be mistaken for a legitimate roadie.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-04-24, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By jon c.

Grim reminder

My SIL was visiting and in showing her the area we were driving down a beautiful country road that I ride from time to time. I was commenting on how safe the roads are as they have very little...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 08:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,330
Posted By jon c.

When I was still working there was one light in...

When I was still working there was one light in the city where I would always do that. It was safest for me to get out of the way before the light changed. I generally wait for the green, but in some...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,151
Posted By jon c.

Ride where you feel safe. Let other riders...

Ride where you feel safe. Let other riders choose the position that works for them. Don't worry about anyone but yourself and your "problem" will evaporate.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-19-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,235
Posted By jon c.

Amazing to me how quickly "cyclists" who weren't...

Amazing to me how quickly "cyclists" who weren't there and don't know the area will leap to the conclusion that the deceased rider must have done something wrong.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-15-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,662
Posted By jon c.

You need to get up to the panhandle. I'm 30...

You need to get up to the panhandle. I'm 30 miles from the Georgia border. We don't have any long climbs as the elevations range between 0 and 200' but we have a lot of rolling hills and an...
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