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Forum: Great Lakes
12-17-09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,405
Posted By cofgrn

This story was from a different location.

This story was from a different location.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-19-09, 01:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,169
Posted By cofgrn

Hicks... and "F" the police who'll enforce...

Hicks... and "F" the police who'll enforce this.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-09, 10:11 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,433
Posted By cofgrn

None, but I don't expect anything.

None, but I don't expect anything.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-09-09, 01:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,079
Posted By cofgrn

I think you're right that it must be hard to hit...

I think you're right that it must be hard to hit a moving target from a moving vehicle, as I've had stuff thrown at me many times but haven't been struck yet.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-09-09, 12:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,020
Posted By cofgrn

Must not have been many cats caught in trees in...

Must not have been many cats caught in trees in Reed City, so the police had to reach out.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-09-09, 12:52 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,064
Posted By cofgrn

F the police AGAIN. Worse than failure. 1 donut...

F the police AGAIN. Worse than failure. 1 donut > 1 human life.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-09, 01:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,004
Posted By cofgrn

In my experience, Trek road bikes are good. I've...

In my experience, Trek road bikes are good. I've had an older, cheaper aluminum one and a more expensive newer carbon one and they are both good bikes. The grade of components varies, obviously,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-04-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,722
Posted By cofgrn

"These cyclists slowed down my auto-driver so...

"These cyclists slowed down my auto-driver so much until I dialed-down my cyclist passing distance setting to 3 inches."
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-09, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 486
Posted By cofgrn

Beautiful scenery and photos!

Beautiful scenery and photos!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-09, 12:19 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 6,208
Posted By cofgrn

If that RC car was a dog, some of you folks would...

If that RC car was a dog, some of you folks would asking the OP why he didn't penetrate it instead of dropping in pond.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-03-09, 09:08 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,746
Posted By cofgrn

This move has become epidemic in my neck of the...

This move has become epidemic in my neck of the woods. Glad you were not flattened.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-02-09, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 910
Posted By cofgrn

Yes! I'm going to agree a 3rd time. This is...

Yes! I'm going to agree a 3rd time. This is well-said.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-02-09, 03:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,256
Posted By cofgrn

You misunderstand; cowardly is attacking the OP...

You misunderstand; cowardly is attacking the OP for taking issue with the driver, even if there may have been more refined ways to handle the situation.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-09, 02:25 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,851
Posted By cofgrn

"I am hoping this little story might make at...

"I am hoping this little story might make at least someone think twice about riding with just a beanie."

I'm so sure. Nominating this thread for lamest thread title...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-02-09, 02:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 871
Posted By cofgrn

A lot of people identify Asian females as...

A lot of people identify Asian females as predictably bad drivers. Learned behavior? No f-ing way.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-02-09, 01:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,256
Posted By cofgrn

A couple of serious cowards representing here,...

A couple of serious cowards representing here, cut from the cloth who wouldn't dare to say 'no' if being *****.

There's nothing wrong with calling people names and starting stuff, especially when...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-02-09, 01:45 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 3,899
Posted By cofgrn

I recommend the guy only come forward if he can...

I recommend the guy only come forward if he can collect the reward from the law firm.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,656
Posted By cofgrn

I have enough dog stories, but one of the most...

I have enough dog stories, but one of the most memorable is the oldest one I remember, 20+ years ago. Was riding slowly though a grass area adjacent to a yard from which a smallish dog ran directly...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-22-09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,090
Posted By cofgrn

I am a little skeptical. I have considered this...

I am a little skeptical. I have considered this move in this type of situation, but always figured I'd have to ghost ride the bike out of the way of the car as I jumped off it. To have the presence...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-22-09, 09:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,714
Posted By cofgrn

Horrible story - so sad. Riders in Chicago must...

Horrible story - so sad. Riders in Chicago must roll out with the understanding that almost no one in a vehicle around them cares whether they live or die. It's a cold place, believe me.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-09, 12:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 852
Posted By cofgrn

Find the stuff on steephill.tv for new zealand -...

Find the stuff on steephill.tv for new zealand - that guy had some cool routes and videos.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-14-09, 12:37 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,372
Posted By cofgrn

Way to go trucker - can't even do his job w/o...

Way to go trucker - can't even do his job w/o killing somebody.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-14-09, 12:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 885
Posted By cofgrn

I read there will only be 3 uphill finishes,...

I read there will only be 3 uphill finishes, which was said to be the same as the 2009 edition. I was hoping for more this year.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-14-09, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,011
Posted By cofgrn

It is a sad story of a troubled dude.

It is a sad story of a troubled dude.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-14-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,496
Posted By cofgrn

My thoughts are that he seems to be slumming...

My thoughts are that he seems to be slumming (performing unremarkably) a bit for a TDF winner of only 3 years ago. Maybe the hip surgery left him a weaker rider.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-14-09, 10:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 832
Posted By cofgrn

I didn't call to report the behavior. In my neck...

I didn't call to report the behavior. In my neck of the woods, it would have been fully pointless, but probably should have been done in a pro forma type way anyway.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-14-09, 10:50 AM
Replies: 275
Views: 10,219
Posted By cofgrn

Voted with the majority here.

Voted with the majority here.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-14-09, 10:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 832
Posted By cofgrn

This used to happen to me too where I used to...

This used to happen to me too where I used to live with a public bus. Same day, same time same driver who was always a jackoff who would just barely get around me after passing too close, cut-over...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-13-09, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By cofgrn

One wonders what the real motivation is here to...

One wonders what the real motivation is here to resume enforcement of the statute. In the context of the article, it seems like it might not be rider safety, but to provide a pretext for cops...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-12-09, 01:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,966
Posted By cofgrn

I hope someone starts getting some justice...

I hope someone starts getting some justice "outside the courts" before any trial happens.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-09, 12:31 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,666
Posted By cofgrn

Wishing you a fast and complete recovery. Can...

Wishing you a fast and complete recovery. Can these types of offenders be pursued in civil litigation also?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-09, 12:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,224
Posted By cofgrn

Very stout tire levers, but be careful of...

Very stout tire levers, but be careful of damaging the tube. I've also had luck with repeatedly rolling the tire toward the desired position, and nudging the edges of the part of the bead that's...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-09, 12:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,767
Posted By cofgrn

Don't sweat the random yelling BS much. I'd...

Don't sweat the random yelling BS much. I'd venture a guess that any of us that spend enough time on the road anywhere undure this. I mean, is it news to you that a-holes are thick on the ground?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-09-09, 11:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,009
Posted By cofgrn

F the police. Worse than useless AGAIN.

F the police. Worse than useless AGAIN.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-09, 10:23 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 8,721
Posted By cofgrn

Most of the time I've had real dangerous...

Most of the time I've had real dangerous situations with dogs is when I'm riding uphill and can't turn around due to the route, so there's no sprinting around the dog. To the dog owners / "lovers"...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-02-09, 09:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,576
Posted By cofgrn

Your police doing their job again. Worse than...

Your police doing their job again. Worse than useless.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-01-09, 09:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,662
Posted By cofgrn

If I were (still) a skater - I sure wouldn't want...

If I were (still) a skater - I sure wouldn't want to be confused at any level for a rollerblader, or an ice skater.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-01-09, 09:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,067
Posted By cofgrn

OP is very much in the wrong. You can't ride on...

OP is very much in the wrong. You can't ride on the wrong side of the path (or road for that matter) and impact people who are using that side of the path for their rightful travel. Has nothing to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-09, 08:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,040
Posted By cofgrn

Police again demonstrated to be worse than...

Police again demonstrated to be worse than useless.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-01-09, 07:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,662
Posted By cofgrn

I wish this thread was titled like "rollerskater"...

I wish this thread was titled like "rollerskater" or "rollerblader" or even "inline skater" instead of just "skater". Skater refers to skateboarder usually, doesn't it? This story might be funnier...
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-30-09, 11:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 27,147
Posted By cofgrn

Do have a practice shot or 2 w/ the pepper spray....

Do have a practice shot or 2 w/ the pepper spray. This will much increase your chances of successful use in case it comes to that.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-30-09, 10:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,047
Posted By cofgrn

F the police. Again, worse than useless. If...

F the police. Again, worse than useless. If you'd have protested they probably would have arrested you.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-30-09, 09:37 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,673
Posted By cofgrn

Exactly; like telling women not to wear...

Exactly; like telling women not to wear suggestive clothing after some woman gets *****.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-30-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,673
Posted By cofgrn

"If you don't do anything else where a helmet if...

"If you don't do anything else where a helmet if you fall off that bike a mirror is not going to help you a helmet will."

I'd say the writer of this story is pretty stupid, unless the cop...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-28-09, 01:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,919
Posted By cofgrn

I still can't quite believe Evans did it. I'd...

I still can't quite believe Evans did it. I'd love to see the moment of the actual attack; I watched some clip on youtube where the broadcast missed the instant of the attack, but only caught-up...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-28-09, 01:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,583
Posted By cofgrn

Mine do not, nor can I imagine how this would be...

Mine do not, nor can I imagine how this would be normal for anyone who isn't some knock-kneed geek.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-28-09, 12:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 861
Posted By cofgrn

Thanks - I love these regional / area-specific...

Thanks - I love these regional / area-specific cycling observations.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,969
Posted By cofgrn

Police - always there when you don't need them;...

Police - always there when you don't need them; never there when you need them.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-09, 12:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,931
Posted By cofgrn

In the main jurisdictions I ride in (Chicago and...

In the main jurisdictions I ride in (Chicago and some suburbs), the police do not take these types of complaints seriously, and would not follow-up. Any justice exacted in these situations occurs...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-28-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,369
Posted By cofgrn

More police scum. F the police.

More police scum. F the police.
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