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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-12, 05:56 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 6,094
Posted By maddyfish

I have a 1957 vintage bicycle license on my daily...

I have a 1957 vintage bicycle license on my daily rider, it is kind of classic
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-06-12, 07:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,681
Posted By maddyfish

Maybe if most cyclist didn't ride like idiots...

Maybe if most cyclist didn't ride like idiots this would not be the case?? Any chance of that?
Forum: Commuting
09-02-12, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 784
Posted By maddyfish

Be tough, NEVER, EVER push your bike. If you cant...

Be tough, NEVER, EVER push your bike. If you cant ride it up a hill, CARRY it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-02-12, 03:36 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,278
Posted By maddyfish

For me a test every 2/4 years, including written,...

For me a test every 2/4 years, including written, driving and eye test, would do the trick.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-12, 01:01 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,573
Posted By maddyfish

This is actually much more civil and thoughful...

This is actually much more civil and thoughful that I expected from BF congrats all.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-12, 09:13 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,573
Posted By maddyfish

Given the lack of info at this point, one thing...

Given the lack of info at this point, one thing can certainly be learned from this: if you are involved in a crash with a car on your bike, do not physically attack the driver of the car.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-31-12, 07:06 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,573
Posted By maddyfish

Hard to say, beaten to death? Sexually assaulted...

Hard to say, beaten to death? Sexually assaulted in the mouth? For it to be a legal shoot, the attacker must have ability to do severe harm , opportunity to do severe harm, and intention to do severe...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-12, 03:32 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,629
Posted By maddyfish

This is unfortunate. I ride in that area weekly...

This is unfortunate. I ride in that area weekly and believe I have seen this bike and rider before.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-12, 03:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,573
Posted By maddyfish

Humm, need more info. Certainly the driver will...

Humm, need more info. Certainly the driver will regret the killing, but there is every possibility that this is a justified killing in self defense.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-09, 09:26 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,804
Posted By maddyfish

Well maybe they walking to use their phones or to...

Well maybe they walking to use their phones or to talk?

Now that being said, my daughters blast past a bunch of bike pushing boys going up the big hill to school. But my daughters are in fine...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-05-09, 09:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,982
Posted By maddyfish

I dislike stop sign runners -got hit by one a...

I dislike stop sign runners -got hit by one a couple years ago- luckily only he was seriously hurt-

but, I will have to disagree with your statement.

Every single car on the road breaks the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-09, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 726
Posted By maddyfish

I think the long term durability of these set ups...

I think the long term durability of these set ups is yet to be determined.

I used to work for Toyota USA, you know what they called the first product year buyers? They called them the R&D...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-09, 09:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,778
Posted By maddyfish

I had synvisc 3 months ago, and my knee feels...

I had synvisc 3 months ago, and my knee feels better than it has in years. In fact it feels good enough now that I notice the minor pain from the 'good' knee.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-03-09, 11:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,554
Posted By maddyfish

Noooo, we can be sure that if the guy knew he was...

Noooo, we can be sure that if the guy knew he was going to be hit, he would not have gone through, hence we can assume he did not know he was going to be hit, therefore it is likely he 'knew' he...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 08:06 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,162
Posted By maddyfish

+1 I am not super fast downhills, or on flat...

+1 I am not super fast downhills, or on flat ground for that matter. But I am pretty strong up really steep hills. Love it. Love leaving (better?) riders behind because they can't take the pain, or...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-03-09, 04:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,336
Posted By maddyfish

Markwebb- I do a fair bit of cycling in...

Markwebb- I do a fair bit of cycling in Louisville and find it wonderful to ride. No troubles.


Although I have never encountered a suspended license, dui idiot while in Louisville
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-03-09, 04:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,554
Posted By maddyfish

I will bet you this rider 'knew' it was...

I will bet you this rider 'knew' it was safe--right up until the time he was hit.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 630
Posted By maddyfish

Regular shoes work ok on my frogs.

Regular shoes work ok on my frogs.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,071
Posted By maddyfish

Almost every place that I have been with a bike...

Almost every place that I have been with a bike path. I have not been to Berkeley.

DO a search, it is not hard to find anecdotes of problems on bike paths.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-09, 01:07 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,917
Posted By maddyfish

37 mph on my country ride

37 mph on my country ride
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,141
Posted By maddyfish

29.12 miles took a country ride.

29.12 miles took a country ride.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,786
Posted By maddyfish

I suspect that helmets save a few lives by their...

I suspect that helmets save a few lives by their use. Mostly children.

But I suspect many, many, many more cycling deaths are averted because people who do not want to wear helmets simply give up...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-01-09, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,071
Posted By maddyfish

Likethe other thread your bicycle streets will...

Likethe other thread your bicycle streets will quickly include strollers, dog walkers, skaters, and then have a 10 mph speed limit before you know it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-01-09, 07:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,179
Posted By maddyfish

I think most agree that the limits on these MUPs...

I think most agree that the limits on these MUPs is fine, so long as that is not the only place bikes are permitted to ride. Lots of bike advocates have that in mind- completely separate bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-01-09, 08:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 620
Posted By maddyfish

Go to a bank, tell them you want a prepaid credit...

Go to a bank, tell them you want a prepaid credit card. Your bank may have preset amounts-20 25 50 100 dollars, or you may be able to name your amount. Either way, then you have a credit card that...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-30-09, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 681
Posted By maddyfish

I cant even get Universal Sports in Fl. so I...

I cant even get Universal Sports in Fl. so I doubt you can get it Australia
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-09, 02:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,430
Posted By maddyfish

no I got the joke, it just wasn't funny

no I got the joke, it just wasn't funny
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-09, 02:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,430
Posted By maddyfish

out on the market

out on the market
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-09, 02:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,430
Posted By maddyfish

What is the big deal about hidden cables? They...

What is the big deal about hidden cables? They have been out for several years.
Forum: Commuting
07-30-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,233
Posted By maddyfish

It is the new ice age that I was taught all about...

It is the new ice age that I was taught all about in the late 70s. Now they are teaching that it is getting warmer or something. In 10 years they'll teach that the sky is turning purple or some...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-30-09, 01:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,179
Posted By maddyfish

I have no problem with a speed limit 10 15...

I have no problem with a speed limit 10 15 whatever on these MUPS. The problem is, when cities have must-use laws that the mup must be ridden instead of the road if it rusn parallel to the road. So,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 11:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,126
Posted By maddyfish

Does that Scott have a replaceable rear...

Does that Scott have a replaceable rear derailleur hanger?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 11:06 PM
Replies: 587
Views: 23,628
Posted By maddyfish

Tell that to millions of riders in Europe.

Tell that to millions of riders in Europe.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 11:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 676
Posted By maddyfish

Is that what it looked like the whole way???...

Is that what it looked like the whole way??? Looks like a wasteland.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-29-09, 11:00 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 7,882
Posted By maddyfish

You realized that a helmet is meaningless at this...

You realized that a helmet is meaningless at this speed right? At best they are good for "oops I fell over in the driveway"
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-29-09, 10:58 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 7,882
Posted By maddyfish

MAybe, but I have only personally know one person...

MAybe, but I have only personally know one person killed on a bike. On a bike path.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 10:43 PM
Replies: 587
Views: 23,628
Posted By maddyfish

No, but I have seen a very bad accident caused by...

No, but I have seen a very bad accident caused by a helmet. On a group ride, a gal who had been riding to close to the edge of the road all night finally got it. A tree limb into her helmet strap,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 10:39 PM
Replies: 587
Views: 23,628
Posted By maddyfish

Again you are overestimating the effects of a...

Again you are overestimating the effects of a styrofoam hat. A styrofoam hat is totally useless in this situation.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-09, 10:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,006
Posted By maddyfish

If you are tied to the Walmart bike, here is the...

If you are tied to the Walmart bike, here is the $132 one http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8399245 that was mentioned above.

I have looked at it and it is not bad. Decent for...
Forum: Commuting
07-29-09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,226
Posted By maddyfish

I have one $4 from Harbour Freight, I wear it at...

I have one $4 from Harbour Freight, I wear it at night when I ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 08:40 PM
Replies: 587
Views: 23,628
Posted By maddyfish

Reading this thread I think a lot of you...

Reading this thread I think a lot of you seriously over estimate the abilities of a little styrofoam hat.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 08:37 PM
Replies: 587
Views: 23,628
Posted By maddyfish

I do not wear a helmet for my commute. Less than...

I do not wear a helmet for my commute. Less than a mile.

I wear a helmet most of the time when road biking, but on long, hot climbs often take it off and hang it on the left brake lever for the...
Forum: Commuting
07-29-09, 08:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 942
Posted By maddyfish

I have a Huffy track bike from the 80's. Well...

I have a Huffy track bike from the 80's. Well just a frame, but it is very well made and I would consider it vintage.

I assume somebody else made it for them.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-29-09, 01:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,129
Posted By maddyfish

Agree with a lot of what you have said. But I...

Agree with a lot of what you have said. But I hear this a lot in relation to bike lanes--that getting more people cycling will encourage even more to cycle. I dont buy it.

When you see a traffic...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-09, 09:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,085
Posted By maddyfish

DO you do any group rides?

DO you do any group rides?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-29-09, 09:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,558
Posted By maddyfish

1. relax 2. stay aware 3. be 'big'-- those of...

1. relax
2. stay aware
3. be 'big'-- those of you who do not understand this one, probably never will
4. don't hide at the edge of the road, cars don't see things over there
5. be visible, i.e....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-28-09, 08:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,085
Posted By maddyfish

Obviously you are a very slow climber. These guys...

Obviously you are a very slow climber. These guys climb in the 10-17 mph range. A draft is of great assistance at those ranges.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-28-09, 08:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,644
Posted By maddyfish

He has won 7 TDF. He should be arrogant. He...

He has won 7 TDF. He should be arrogant. He brings attention, and money to the sport. In this country and a lot of the world cycling, at least in pro cycling, does revolve around him.

If he shows...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-09, 03:18 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 11,339
Posted By maddyfish

I have a very small pump, works well, has been...

I have a very small pump, works well, has been used 10-15 times over the years. No need to buy replacement cartridges for it. I think I'll keep it.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-28-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,200
Posted By maddyfish

Maybe Conti and A. Schleck will be dis qualified....

Maybe Conti and A. Schleck will be dis qualified. That would be funny. LAnce backs into an 8th TDF
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