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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-08-18, 10:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,830
Posted By DaveZ

Any driver who shows me a courtesy gets a smile...

Any driver who shows me a courtesy gets a smile and a wave. An example would be on the two lane back road that I ride, someone coming the other way wants to turn left. They stop and signal.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-06-18, 11:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,801
Posted By DaveZ

He should have stopped as soon as it was apparent...

He should have stopped as soon as it was apparent the driver was going to cut him off. It looked to me like he just kept going.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-02-18, 11:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,523
Posted By DaveZ

When I commuted, there were two traffic lights...

When I commuted, there were two traffic lights that I would routinely run, if there were no cars in sight. This happened most mornings.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-18, 10:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,262
Posted By DaveZ

I think this is the best policy. The guy in the...

I think this is the best policy. The guy in the video violates all three of these, and comes off as a spoiled brat besides.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-18, 10:11 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,497
Posted By DaveZ

This thread reminds me of Sheldon Brown!

This thread reminds me of Sheldon Brown!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-18, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,237
Posted By DaveZ

That is true, they should have moved over....

That is true, they should have moved over. Nevertheless, the driver was being a complete d*ck.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-09-18, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 980
Posted By DaveZ

Just curious, did the bicyclist signal? He must...

Just curious, did the bicyclist signal?
He must have assumed that every driver was turning left.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-18, 10:03 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 12,352
Posted By DaveZ

I used to see this young guy on the bike trail,...

I used to see this young guy on the bike trail, riding along, juggling.
Haven't seen him in a couple years. I sure wish I had gotten a picture!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-20-18, 02:55 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,499
Posted By DaveZ

Agreed. Around here there are more cyclists,...

Agreed.
Around here there are more cyclists, but it depends where you are. The locations closer to parking lots have more pedestrians. On weekends, the locations close to the river raft rental...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-18, 04:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 23,765
Posted By DaveZ

I use the Mirrcycle brifter mount. On the road...

I use the Mirrcycle brifter mount. On the road it's kind of blurry, but fortunately I live pretty close to the bike trail. Once on the trail, it's solid.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-16-18, 09:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 511
Posted By DaveZ

I have noticed it around here, too. Maybe it's...

I have noticed it around here, too. Maybe it's because I am older now and getting passed more often.
Maybe not.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-23-18, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 693
Posted By DaveZ

How can you do this?

This happened in April, but there was a follow up article today.
She actually painted her car to avoid arrest!
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-14-18, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,261
Posted By DaveZ

Nice Driver

I was coming down this hill and had built up a pretty good head of steam for the upcoming hill. Just as I was starting back up, a car approached from a side street. As soon as the driver saw me she...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-18, 10:58 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 12,004
Posted By DaveZ

yes!!!

yes!!!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-31-18, 10:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,175
Posted By DaveZ

I made a right turn on a red light without...

I made a right turn on a red light without checking to my right first. There was a bicyclist coming down the road and I was lucky not to hit him. He reacted rather angrily.
In my defense, my car was...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-30-18, 11:46 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,912
Posted By DaveZ

I had that opportunity, in the mountains. I chose...

I had that opportunity, in the mountains. I chose not to take it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-18, 12:48 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,054
Posted By DaveZ

I rarely do.It's just not worth it, and besides,...

I rarely do.It's just not worth it, and besides, they are usually gone so fast it makes no difference.
Some clown the other day veered into the bike lane to avoid slowing down for a speed bump, and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-18-18, 12:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,754
Posted By DaveZ

Agreed!

Agreed!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-16-17, 02:37 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,962
Posted By DaveZ

I don't like it. As others have said, if there...

I don't like it. As others have said, if there are no other cars around, I take the bait. Otherwise find something to do with the water bottle etc.
If the car has tinted side windows, I never go. I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-16-17, 11:36 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 30,837
Posted By DaveZ

Lots of 4 way stop signs around here. If there...

Lots of 4 way stop signs around here. If there are cars anywhere near, I will slow way down, and roll through, typically slower than most cars! If there are cars at the intersection, I stop and put a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-08-14, 01:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,027
Posted By DaveZ

I got a ticket for "unsafe backing", many years...

I got a ticket for "unsafe backing", many years ago.
I fought it and won.

The best part was, the cop backed up two blocks to write me the ticket.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-17-14, 01:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,267
Posted By DaveZ

Agreed. The one advantage the flashlight has is...

Agreed.
The one advantage the flashlight has is I can carry spare batteries. Plan B, if you will
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-09-14, 01:44 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,946
Posted By DaveZ

Now that I think of it, twice at a four way stop,...

Now that I think of it, twice at a four way stop, while driving my car, I blasted my horn at an oncoming cyclist. I was about to turn left HAD MY SIGNAL on, and they came straight though without...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-09-14, 01:38 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,946
Posted By DaveZ

No, but I have called out cyclists for riding in...

No, but I have called out cyclists for riding in the dark without lights.
Forum: Commuting
08-26-14, 07:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,137
Posted By DaveZ

+1

+1
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-14, 01:43 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 9,624
Posted By DaveZ

Well, this forum has had an affect on me

Well, this forum has had an affect on me
Forum: Commuting
08-14-14, 01:33 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,215
Posted By DaveZ

What's your point?

What's your point?
Forum: Commuting
08-13-14, 08:04 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,736
Posted By DaveZ

Years ago, my RD broke. My roommate said "I'll go...

Years ago, my RD broke. My roommate said "I'll go home and get my car." Rather than argue, I went into Fanny Anne's and drank beer until he returned.
Once I got a flat a mile from home and walked...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-14, 01:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,293
Posted By DaveZ

you beat me to it!

you beat me to it!
Forum: Commuting
07-28-14, 01:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,338
Posted By DaveZ

Around here it's legal to have the front side...

Around here it's legal to have the front side windows tinted, and some of them are so dark you can't see the driver. I never pull in front of those people; just wait for them to leave.
Forum: Commuting
07-08-14, 01:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,267
Posted By DaveZ

I like Mirrycycle, too. I have one on my road...

I like Mirrycycle, too. I have one on my road bike and one on my commute bike. They give a good view and they stay put.
Forum: Commuting
06-24-14, 01:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,240
Posted By DaveZ

It's fun. I do it for enjoyment and for fitness....

It's fun. I do it for enjoyment and for fitness. It beats going to the gym and it is a better workout (25 mile round trip).
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-17-12, 01:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,080
Posted By DaveZ

I've noticed Hills are "steeper" on a bike. ...

I've noticed
Hills are "steeper" on a bike.
The courtesy shown by drivers is in inverse proportion to their car's level of luxury.
Escalades apparently are not equipped with turn signals.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-06-12, 07:52 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,373
Posted By DaveZ

So how big of a deal is it to just pull over and...

So how big of a deal is it to just pull over and let the damn truck by?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-14-12, 01:38 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,203
Posted By DaveZ

I went back to that neighborhood and found the...

I went back to that neighborhood and found the owner. She was very apologetic and assured me it would "never" happen again. Sounded sincere. I have been commuting on that street for 6 years and that...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-12, 02:33 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,203
Posted By DaveZ

Good point

Good point
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,203
Posted By DaveZ

Thanks, everyone for the suggestions. I have...

Thanks, everyone for the suggestions. I have called animal control, but I am not sure what house it was. I may go back there and try to find out. For now, I found a way around that vicinity.
BTW,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-12, 07:54 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 7,203
Posted By DaveZ

Pepper Spray?

Tuesday I was chased by a pit bull. I got away, but was surprised how long the damn thing kept up the chase. So now I am considering carrying pepper spray. Anybody do that? How does it work out?
My...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-30-12, 07:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,920
Posted By DaveZ

I agree that there is no point in getting...

I agree that there is no point in getting annoyed; i also put a foot down and go for the water bottle. BUT, around here on a sunny day, it's hard to see in the window, especially the side window. I...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-12, 01:36 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 6,137
Posted By DaveZ

QUOTE=Steely Dan;14466241]i ride to work everyday...

QUOTE=Steely Dan;14466241]i ride to work everyday because it's good for my soul.

Best Answer Yet
Forum: Commuting
07-09-12, 01:45 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,880
Posted By DaveZ

Excellent! :thumb:

Excellent! :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
07-09-12, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By DaveZ

Here's another vote for the Mirrcycle. I have one...

Here's another vote for the Mirrcycle. I have one of the flat bar and one that slides on top of the brake handle on my road bike. Of the two, the flat one is more solid, but I like the road bike...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-12, 01:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,982
Posted By DaveZ

100° all week in Sac. I just drink lots of water

100° all week in Sac. I just drink lots of water
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-12, 07:56 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 20,931
Posted By DaveZ

2007 Toyota Corolla - fold back seat down, take...

2007 Toyota Corolla - fold back seat down, take off front wheel, toss bike in. Low 30's around town, high 30's on the road. I have exceeded 40 mpg a couple times.
Forum: Commuting
05-17-12, 08:05 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,669
Posted By DaveZ

I don't think I have ever not wanted to ride; the...

I don't think I have ever not wanted to ride; the only thing that would stop me is the weather. If it's raining or too cold. The ride is just too far to go (for me, anyway) if it's wet out. I get up...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-12, 01:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,144
Posted By DaveZ

Aw, it's easy to quit. I've done it lots of...

Aw, it's easy to quit. I've done it lots of times!

Seriously, though, good on you!
Forum: Commuting
05-14-12, 01:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,353
Posted By DaveZ

"I certainly could never have imagined Sheldon...

"I certainly could never have imagined Sheldon Brown screaming, yelling, cursing, or otherwise behaving like some lame brained street punk just because a driver did something wrong. He might have...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-12, 07:56 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,965
Posted By DaveZ

I will not ride if I think it will rain in the...

I will not ride if I think it will rain in the morning, as it is an hour commute. Getting wet in the afternoon is not such a big deal. I will check the forecast on the internet, but strangely enough,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-10-12, 07:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 885
Posted By DaveZ

Can you stand one more post about stop signs?

Yesterday, driving through my neighorhood, as I approached a four way stop, a woman was coming the opposite direction. She blew through the stop sign at 40+ mph.

My first thought was if I had been...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-12, 08:08 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,878
Posted By DaveZ

I commute because I enjoy riding and the commute...

I commute because I enjoy riding and the commute is long enough ( 25 mile round trip) to keep me in shape.
All the other stuff is a bonus, like someone else aready mentioned.
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