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Forum: Commuting
02-10-08, 02:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,768
Posted By PVyrus

Sometimes I walk my bike even if I'm not tired,...

Sometimes I walk my bike even if I'm not tired, especially on a nice trail (unless I'm on the way to work). Think of it as stretching / working out non-cycling muscles. I do admit to taking off my...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-17-07, 06:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,023
Posted By PVyrus

-So people will stop asking for rides, lol. -To...

-So people will stop asking for rides, lol.
-To give the bicycle exercise :P
-To be involved in the route, and not separated from it.
-Good for your self-esteem (You rode here!? Wow!!)

...and...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-03-07, 01:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 769
Posted By PVyrus

I love biking around Seattle, especially its many...

I love biking around Seattle, especially its many parks and bike trails like the Burke-Gilman. I live slightly North of it right now but like you hope to get closer to the city for easier biking...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-05-06, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 826
Posted By PVyrus

What driving has taught me

Although I plan on continuing my car-free lifestyle, cases when the only driver fell ill and times where a designated driver could have been very useful (I’m 21 and don’t drink) convinced me that...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-23-06, 09:52 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,452
Posted By PVyrus

Your job less devoted to earning gas money to...

Your job less devoted to earning gas money to take you to work.
Forum: Recumbent
08-31-06, 12:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 737
Posted By PVyrus

Neck pain?

I've never tried a recumbent (yet), and they look like loads of fun and very comfortable, but from what it looks like you have to hold your neck at a very steep angle to look ahead especially on the...
Forum: Recumbent
08-10-06, 12:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,814
Posted By PVyrus

Recumbent BOAT!?

I love bikes, I love boats, and am heavily interested in bents... so got to wondering if there were such a thing as "recumbent boats". Well, after a bit of googling I was surprised to find some and...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-18-06, 04:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,030
Posted By PVyrus

People mistake me for a guy on the bike, but I am...

People mistake me for a guy on the bike, but I am a car-free female! Maybe it's the hairy legs...
Forum: Touring
07-02-06, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By PVyrus

Never been so can't vote, even though I live...

Never been so can't vote, even though I live right on the Sound (Lynnwood WA). Although one of my dreams is to visit Lime Kiln Point Beach Park on San Juan - it is supposidly the best land based...
Forum: Touring
06-29-06, 02:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 608
Posted By PVyrus

Sleeping Bag Recommendations?

This summer I’ll be doing a lot of beach camping/hiking, and by next year I’ll hopefully be able to do my first bike tour, but first I need equipment! So what brand of sleeping bag would you...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-14-06, 12:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 746
Posted By PVyrus

What kind of parks? The kind with swingsets and...

What kind of parks? The kind with swingsets and baseball fields, or the ones with trailheads and wildlife? We have plenty of both in the Seattle area, but a lot of them are tiny. I have street...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-11-06, 12:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 637
Posted By PVyrus

Why does it seem farther in a car?

Seriously I don’t understand this phenomenon… when I’m on my bike everything is just around the corner, but in a car the same destination seems so much further despite getting there much quicker! ...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-31-06, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 730
Posted By PVyrus

It doesn't have much to do with bieng car-free...

It doesn't have much to do with bieng car-free (or alternative transportation), but alternative housing is extremely interesting... thanks for posting!

I would love to try something out like that,...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-23-06, 07:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,623
Posted By PVyrus

I ditched my real bed and now sleep on the floor...

I ditched my real bed and now sleep on the floor in my closet (not a walk-in) on top of a bunch of pillows and blankets. It is so comfy and makes me feel safer, plus my little room is now HUGE and...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-27-06, 09:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,754
Posted By PVyrus

I work at the fast food resturaunt Taco Time (NOT...

I work at the fast food resturaunt Taco Time (NOT to be confused with Taco Bell!) and just felt like saying that we, and hopefully everyone, runs on a first come first serve basis. As soon as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-06, 08:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,060
Posted By PVyrus

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll try craigslist...

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll try craigslist and freecycle first before setting it out on the curb. One other problem though is it's hard to find anything in Washington STATE cause every time I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-06, 10:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,060
Posted By PVyrus

How do you get rid of old bikes?

I don't want to just chuck it to the land-fill, but I can't find anywhere that takes old beat up bikes. It has no brakes, one missing tire, been sitting outside for a year, very rusty chain... in...
Forum: Touring
04-21-06, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,900
Posted By PVyrus

Floorless Tents?

Have any of you tried one of those floorless teepee-style single pole tents for bike touring? The thought of having enough room to bring your bike inside without adding much weight is nice,...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-24-06, 10:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,922
Posted By PVyrus

I've wondered this myself, and it is a very...

I've wondered this myself, and it is a very interesting thought so I'll throw some ideas on the fire... Something like that would definatially get VERY heavy for a bike to pull, so I figured that it...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-24-06, 02:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,922
Posted By PVyrus

Equity? Mortgage? Net worth? Stocks? ...

Equity? Mortgage? Net worth? Stocks? Politics? Man I didn’t realize this thread I started would get so confusing, but thanks for the replies and suggestions! I guess I should also ad that my...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-22-06, 11:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,922
Posted By PVyrus

House-free!?

I’ve seen a lot of posts regarding being car-free, TV-free, child-free, and even (God forbid) bike-free. So I’m curious, and pardon if this is too off topic, but how many of you are or have ever...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-22-06, 10:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 625
Posted By PVyrus

Car-free = healthier lifestyle! TV-free =...

Car-free = healthier lifestyle!

TV-free = more time to waste on the internet!

Boyfriend-free = no drama!

I like the simple life :)
Forum: Living Car Free
01-22-06, 10:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,678
Posted By PVyrus

A West coast thing huh? Maybe that's why I'm...

A West coast thing huh? Maybe that's why I'm starting to see as many Bubble Tea stands as Starbucks here in Western Washington. I'll have to try it, any suggestions on flavors?

As for the car...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-22-06, 10:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,605
Posted By PVyrus

My job, bank, and grocery store are right across...

My job, bank, and grocery store are right across the street from me, less than a 10min walk. The library, mall, pet store, church, bowling alley, college, hiking trail, and most of my friends are no...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-22-06, 09:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,328
Posted By PVyrus

If there's anything I love more than biking, and...

If there's anything I love more than biking, and there isn't much, it is music.

Is there any way to find out whether or not it is legal in your state? I absolutely LOVE music and ALWAYS listen to...
Forum: Touring
01-21-06, 03:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 428
Posted By PVyrus

Yeah it wouldn't be the dreamy camp-touring...

Yeah it wouldn't be the dreamy camp-touring thing, but the "long distance on wheels" is what I had in mind during the comparison, but you're right that I could do that by myself anyway, lol. ...
Forum: Touring
01-20-06, 04:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 428
Posted By PVyrus

Seattle to Portland anyone?

I know it’s a ways off, but I just recently realized that I could afford the entry fee now! It would be a great motivator for getting into shape, give me something to look forward to, and provide a...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-08-06, 03:46 AM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 457,546
Posted By PVyrus

I still live at home so most things that I use...

I still live at home so most things that I use (television, movies, furniture) are not mine and I don’t plan on purchasing them once I do move out. All of my belongings (except the bike) are in my...
Forum: Living Car Free
01-08-06, 02:21 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,108
Posted By PVyrus

I never posted because ... oops just fixed that...

I never posted because ... oops just fixed that problem! *just signed up* This is an awesome forum and now plan on lurking and posting more frequently... thanks for that little "shove".

Anyway...
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