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03-19-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 865
Posted By genec

A touch of humor for cycling advocacy...

Let's face it, this has been mentioned before...
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03-04-23, 06:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,818
Posted By genec

How about an automatic paintball gun that marks...

How about an automatic paintball gun that marks errant close passers?
02-20-23, 11:38 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,076
Posted By genec

Does the situation still exist? And yeah, I...

Does the situation still exist?

And yeah, I just noticed I responded to someone I have not seen here in years.
02-20-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,076
Posted By genec

No doubt some training of riders who are not...

No doubt some training of riders who are not experienced dedicated cyclists can result in better statistics.

Even though I had been a commuter and long distance cyclist, I took the classes, just...
01-21-23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,068
Posted By genec

Well, just as cities provide curb side parking...

Well, just as cities provide curb side parking for automobiles, the cities should also provide bike rack space... for the same reasons, to encourage commerce and provide for clean ROW for...
01-18-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,068
Posted By genec

This was done primarily to discourage homeless...

This was done primarily to discourage homeless folks from locking their belongings in a manner that blocks public ways. But since it it includes poles, on sidewalks, it can apply to any bike.
...
01-04-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,035
Posted By genec

As long as there are drivers that are dumb drunk...

As long as there are drivers that are dumb drunk and uncaring, the only bike lanes that will be "safe" will have to be physically on a different plane than that which motorists use. Either elevated...
12-02-22, 09:23 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,560
Posted By genec

You might be inclined to think that, and even...

You might be inclined to think that, and even believe your own actions influence other road users... And in some cases this is true. But for a real eye opener, find a busy intersection that you can...
11-30-22, 02:10 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,560
Posted By genec

While I agree in theory... the gaping hole in...

While I agree in theory... the gaping hole in your logic is this: "because they respect that what you have just done is legal and the right thing to do."

There are tons of drivers out there that...
11-22-22, 01:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,016
Posted By genec

Yup, I recall hearing of moose attacks, and even...

Yup, I recall hearing of moose attacks, and even a mountain lion attack... but these ultimately are quite rare... unlike the "zoo" on the daily road commute. ;)

I used to open ocean swim......
11-22-22, 12:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,016
Posted By genec

I encountered a rattlesnake on one of my favorite...

I encountered a rattlesnake on one of my favorite "trails."

So yeah, you have to be somewhat vigilant... just as you have to watch for big rocks and deep holes... but you are not likely to...
11-22-22, 08:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,016
Posted By genec

I'll be honest with you... I would much prefer...

I'll be honest with you... I would much prefer the open roads you showed to fighting mindless motorists just to get to some store. I stopped bike commuting about 7 years ago, and since WFH came along...
11-21-22, 01:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,016
Posted By genec

^^^^^ Um, nice open road, but are there stores...

^^^^^ Um, nice open road, but are there stores and jobs somewhere to commute to on this road? Or is is merely for pleasure cruise?
11-01-22, 07:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,275
Posted By genec

That one drunk guy has to have his lights off,...

That one drunk guy has to have his lights off, super quiet engine and no tire noise to be able to run me over in the situation I described.

Quiet residential neighborhoods where the only traffic...
10-31-22, 07:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,275
Posted By genec

There is something to be said about that "want to...

There is something to be said about that "want to be seen" aspect. If riding where there is any sort of traffic... I generally want to be seen.

But in the residential area where I used to...
10-31-22, 07:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,275
Posted By genec

LOL sorry this happened to you. It has...

LOL sorry this happened to you. It has happened to me too... usually because I thought I had more of a light charge then I did.

I have a similar set up to yours, with multiple lights, due to...
10-31-22, 07:08 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,943
Posted By genec

Maybe the solution is a the typical bike helmet...

Maybe the solution is a the typical bike helmet with some sort of guard on the front... not an enclosure, but a "fence" similar to football helmet. Something to protect the face, but not limit...
10-28-22, 09:24 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,209
Posted By genec

One neighborhood I lived in in San Diego was all...

One neighborhood I lived in in San Diego was all closed in except for two streets out. Going west, the traffic light had a detector in the ground that I could never trigger... even motorcycles...
10-28-22, 09:17 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,209
Posted By genec

Nice path... strange person.

Nice path... strange person.
10-19-22, 07:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,060
Posted By genec

I think you're right... is there such a section? ...

I think you're right... is there such a section?

Apparently the four gents went off bent on some sort of mischief and it met them, "head on." It is still being investigated, but apparently this...
10-18-22, 04:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,060
Posted By genec

Oklahoma cyclists shot and killed...

OK, not sure where this belongs...

But since it is about cyclists...
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/person-interest-oklahoma-bicyclist-slayings-arrested-florida-rcna52796

That is some...
10-17-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,522
Posted By genec

Does Seattle still have that stupid mandatory...

Does Seattle still have that stupid mandatory helmet law?

I don't mean helmets are stupid, but they should be the riders' choice.
10-11-22, 07:57 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,012
Posted By genec

For most people in the US, work is NOT 40 miles...

For most people in the US, work is NOT 40 miles away.


https://heimduo.org/how-far-does-the-average-american-commute-to-work/

So only 11 percent of commuters travel more than 30 miles... I...
10-08-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,012
Posted By genec

Maybe what you have in Canada is a lot more...

Maybe what you have in Canada is a lot more protected than the typical "buffered" bike lanes in So Cal... mere lines of paint don't offer a lot of "protection."

On the other hand, the best bike...
10-08-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,012
Posted By genec

I wonder how many of those "lazy people" go off...

I wonder how many of those "lazy people" go off and hit a gym daily. How many do Peloton? Are they doing any form of cardio such as stair climbers or treadmills.

If so, then "lazy" is not a...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-22, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 535
Posted By genec

My first "serious 10 speed" was a Nishiki...

My first "serious 10 speed" was a Nishiki International... this was around 1979-'80 and I was in "heaven." I had not ridden a bicycle for perhaps 5-6 years, and was persuaded by a cycling...
09-26-22, 01:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,826
Posted By genec

So the generalization is that people that do...

So the generalization is that people that do "self powered" things... hiking, cycling, kayaking, etc have the bodies that reflect those activities...
People that sit on or in motorized vehicles for...
09-26-22, 11:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,826
Posted By genec

I don't know, don't wanna speculate... that...

I don't know, don't wanna speculate... that might make the thread political and force a move.

Bottom line is that those folks expressing those opinions about cyclists, or any other user of the...
09-26-22, 07:46 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,826
Posted By genec

Please don't give up on "men." Some of us...

Please don't give up on "men."

Some of us are kind, gentle and caring humans...

The large "boy-children" of that thread obviously have little respect for anyone besides themselves, and likely...
09-26-22, 07:43 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,826
Posted By genec

The sad thing is... some of us cyclists actually...

The sad thing is... some of us cyclists actually drive pickup trucks from time to time.
09-26-22, 07:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,926
Posted By genec

It would be nice if they "blinked" or...

It would be nice if they "blinked" or something... somehow "wave" you through if they "plan" on just sitting there. I have read that there are some AV design folks working on making the vehicles...
09-21-22, 01:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,926
Posted By genec

The technology doesn't exist yet... so no, I...

The technology doesn't exist yet... so no, I cannot tell you of any such statistics. But hey, we cannot tell you how many cyclists are injured by motor vehicles and how, either, because that data...
09-21-22, 11:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,926
Posted By genec

100% reliable eh? Don't tell this to...

100% reliable eh? Don't tell this to livedarklions Hey says he doesn't see anyone claiming it has to be perfect.

Frankly I doubt the technology will ever be 100% perfect, but can we accept a...
09-21-22, 10:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,926
Posted By genec

Perhaps you need to simply read more... ...

Perhaps you need to simply read more...

https://readwrite.com/is-the-public-ready-to-accept-deaths-from-self-driving-car-accidents/
...
09-21-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,926
Posted By genec

I have no "evidence" per se, other than the...

I have no "evidence" per se, other than the comments I read about people saying AVs won't work... and their citations of "it won't be perfect." I have a THEORY... I am testing that theory.

So,...
09-21-22, 08:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,539
Posted By genec

That's gonna really make "voice by turn" google...

That's gonna really make "voice by turn" google maps driving quite difficult. Perhaps drivers can just hold paper maps in their laps, eh?
09-21-22, 08:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,539
Posted By genec

Sadly, that is often the case, when the driver...

Sadly, that is often the case, when the driver stays at the scene... as the driver is then the only witness and can testify "they served/stepped right out in front of me, there was nothing I could...
09-21-22, 08:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,926
Posted By genec

OK. Let's make some assumptions to test my...

OK. Let's make some assumptions to test my THEORY.

Let's say we finally get the AI nearly right and it can do Level 5 Self Driving... at what point is it acceptable as a replacement for human...
09-12-22, 03:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,926
Posted By genec

For some odd reason, we give a pass to drivers...

For some odd reason, we give a pass to drivers that kill others... And this happens roughly 40,000 times a year. Oh sure, some drivers are arrested and convicted... but that generally occurs only...
09-12-22, 02:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,881
Posted By genec

"Unusual" may indeed "confuse" drivers who then...

"Unusual" may indeed "confuse" drivers who then respond by giving lots of room. The visual target thing I believe comes more from a steady single light or a regular pattern blinker... the latter...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-22, 09:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,246
Posted By genec

I dried my towel and damp clothes on my bike...

I dried my towel and damp clothes on my bike during the day. Just hung everything over the bars and top tube.

But I also brought in a clean towel daily. I commuted with panniers and just...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-22, 09:34 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,561
Posted By genec

Hair. That was one of the biggest excuses...

Hair.

That was one of the biggest excuses I heard... "it takes me time to get my hair done right... a helmet would just muss it up."

For guys the excuse was "I gotta wear a suit."
09-12-22, 06:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,090
Posted By genec

Oh, I had to re-read the OP to realize that this...

Oh, I had to re-read the OP to realize that this was from a country that believes in "national health care." Figures.
09-12-22, 06:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,881
Posted By genec

Sounds like you have a pretty good plan... while...

Sounds like you have a pretty good plan... while I did not have the forward white light on my helmet, my 30 years of commuting taught me that 3 lights in vertical line, facing back were a good...
09-07-22, 12:56 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 8,337
Posted By genec

Tend to agree... but in the cases you mentioned,...

Tend to agree... but in the cases you mentioned, there is likely to be damage to the driver and or vehicle too... tractors and cows tend to a lot bigger than cyclists... and sadly, in most...
09-07-22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,168
Posted By genec

OK, makes sense. And thanks for the Ergon...

OK, makes sense.

And thanks for the Ergon link... I have the GP1 grips now and love them... so comfortable. I had no idea those other models existed.
09-07-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 8,337
Posted By genec

Well, they call them "farm roads," but yeah... ...

Well, they call them "farm roads," but yeah...

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OK this has a shoulder......
09-07-22, 09:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,168
Posted By genec

OK, that IS an idea... my bars are a bit extra...

OK, that IS an idea... my bars are a bit extra wide... so that might work well. BTW I have those grips and love them.

Now, I have a few questions... looking at your bars, below...
What is...
09-06-22, 03:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,168
Posted By genec

Yeah, but that takes forethought... rather than...

Yeah, but that takes forethought... rather than the "dare" of "will it fit." ;)

Actually one reason I don't do that is when you get the mirror adjusted just right, ya don't wanna mess with it......
09-06-22, 12:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,168
Posted By genec

I love my Mirrycle mirror... the only issue I...

I love my Mirrycle mirror... the only issue I have is that on rare occasion I try to slip through a gate opening and manage to clip the mirror itself... it snaps right off, broken. It is a hassle...
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