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Forum: Commuting

02-01-19, 12:09 PM

Replies: 1,854

2019! The “How was your commute?” thread!

Views: 126,931

Posted By MontgomeryMeigs

I believe drivers act aggressively and confront...

I believe drivers act aggressively and confront cyclists because they think they won't get caught and won't suffer any consequences.

For years I've carried an old point-and-shoot camera in a small...

Forum: Touring

01-28-19, 07:40 PM

Replies: 32

Questions about overnighting on my road bike

Views: 4,509

Posted By MontgomeryMeigs

I would suggest the most important thing you can...

I would suggest the most important thing you can pack - which weighs nothing - is patience.

For me, touring is a different style of riding. If you try to ride loaded for touring the same way you...

Forum: Advocacy & Safety

01-21-19, 09:49 PM

Replies: 79

Less harassment at night. Why?

Views: 8,418

Posted By MontgomeryMeigs

I would like to suggest that the perception of...

I would like to suggest that the perception of nighttime harassment vs. safety as measured statistically by number of accidents are two unrelated issues, on which it would be to difficult to link the...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

01-21-19, 08:42 PM

Replies: 30

Interesting response

Views: 5,309

Posted By MontgomeryMeigs

I've also noticed that when saying 'On your left'...

I've also noticed that when saying 'On your left' people will often step to their left, or as mentioned look over their left shoulder and walk the direction their head is turned.

So I tend to...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-21-19, 08:24 PM

Replies: 25

Slime vs patch

Views: 8,767

Posted By MontgomeryMeigs

My experience is Slime will seal small circular...

My experience is Slime will seal small circular punctures such as from a tack or a nail, but the tube won't hold full pressure and it leaves a mess inside the tire. It does make the tube difficult...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

01-21-19, 04:34 PM

Replies: 33

Finding motivation to get back on the bike

Views: 3,733

Posted By MontgomeryMeigs

I would recommend looking into the charity rides...

I would recommend looking into the charity rides in your area, and selecting a charity that appeals to you. They are invariably well-run and well-supported. Selecting a reasonable but challenging...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

01-21-19, 12:07 PM

Replies: 61

Losing weight, AKA diet

Views: 13,171

Posted By MontgomeryMeigs

I would like to suggest the Dash Diet. No...

I would like to suggest the Dash Diet. No counting calories (which I loathe), and in following the outline of the plan I've rarely felt hungry. The book contains quite a number of recipes, and even...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-18-19, 04:23 PM

Replies: 69

Weight vs Rolling Resistance vs Aerodynamics

Views: 16,966

Posted By MontgomeryMeigs

The question of weight vs. aerodynamics may be...

The question of weight vs. aerodynamics may be put to rest by considering the unlikely example afforded us by birds. After all, birds are the ultimate living example of how Mother Nature places into...

Forum: Introductions

01-16-19, 12:06 PM

Replies: 3

Not New Here

Views: 539

Posted By MontgomeryMeigs

Not New Here

Not being new here, this did not seem like the place to not make an introduction. And since this is not a cycling site, I thought I would not ‘introduce’ my bikes.

My newest bike is not a Fuji SL...

Forum: Touring

01-15-19, 12:17 PM

Replies: 19

On Bike Gear Storage

Views: 1,669

Posted By MontgomeryMeigs

Credit to you for the initiative to take your...

Credit to you for the initiative to take your design off the computer screen and into reality! One advantage your design has is evident in your computer model. Traditional panniers are square...

Forum: Touring

01-14-19, 09:22 PM

Replies: 580

Sticky Tips and Tricks

Views: 459,484

Posted By MontgomeryMeigs

If you're touring in New York State, you can camp...

If you're touring in New York State, you can camp for free in most state forests managed by the Dept. of Conservation (DEC). Details about 'primitive camping' here: www. dec. ny. gov/outdoor/camping....

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