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Forum: Northeast
08-15-13, 12:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 554
Posted By The Human Car

I've ridden all the roads you mentioned but I'm...

I've ridden all the roads you mentioned but I'm not the best one to answer your question.

These guys should be able to help. http://www.potomacpedalers.org/
Forum: Commuting
05-22-13, 09:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,858
Posted By The Human Car

I'll note that with the police you should be fine...

I'll note that with the police you should be fine in avoiding a ticket but if an accident happens they could go all legal screwy with you. Some states specify the color (generally red) so that needs...
Forum: Southwest
05-01-13, 02:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 986
Posted By The Human Car

I don't do off-road but maybe this might help....

I don't do off-road but maybe this might help. http://tucsonbiketrails.wikispaces.com/
Forum: Commuting
03-02-13, 08:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 833
Posted By The Human Car

I am assuming the Homewood Campus 1. Not...

I am assuming the Homewood Campus

1. Not sure what what to recommend on where to live around there (all nearby areas are not that bad) but I would start with craigslist.
2. Baltimore Bicycle...
Forum: Southwest
02-14-13, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,063
Posted By The Human Car

http://www.arizonacyclist.com/

http://www.arizonacyclist.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-13, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,036
Posted By The Human Car

I cheated and took the train from Trenton NJ to...

I cheated and took the train from Trenton NJ to NYC. Easy one day trip. ;)

http://www.njtransit.com/rg/rg_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BikeProgramTo

Check with Biller's Bikes if they'll ferry you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-14-13, 09:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 827
Posted By The Human Car

I'm not sure about Michigan laws but that sounds...

I'm not sure about Michigan laws but that sounds wrong to me. These links might be of interest:
http://iyield4peds.org/2012/06/surprising-aspects-of-florida-pedestrian-laws/...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
01-10-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,777
Posted By The Human Car

The two very pro-female rider shops I know of: ...

The two very pro-female rider shops I know of:
Penny (the owner) does fittings at Light St. Cycles http://lightstcycles.com/ (Baltimore)
Proteus was also known to be good for female fittings but...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-02-13, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 827
Posted By The Human Car

Multi-lane, high-speed roadways made uncontrolled...

Multi-lane, high-speed roadways made uncontrolled pedestrian crosswalks unsafe. The motorist yielding compliance rates were less than 2% overall at these crosswalks....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-12, 10:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,369
Posted By The Human Car

http://i.imgur.com/HKvvt.jpg Aero bars are...

http://i.imgur.com/HKvvt.jpg

Aero bars are always good. ;)
Forum: Vehicular Cycling (VC)
10-10-12, 08:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,506
Posted By The Human Car

My main gripe is why doesn't the Bicycle Friendly...

My main gripe is why doesn't the Bicycle Friendly State Program ranking reflect how well a given state is in accommodating cyclists?

There are lots of answers (justifications) on why that is but I...
Forum: Northeast
09-27-12, 12:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 806
Posted By The Human Car

Mountain biking is pretty awesome near there:...

Mountain biking is pretty awesome near there: http://www.gpstrailsource.com/Maps.aspx?MapID=42
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-19-12, 03:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,569
Posted By The Human Car

FWIW My experience is such that trails with no...

FWIW My experience is such that trails with no centerline marking peds tend to walk in the middle making it difficult for cyclists pass with a safety buffer. Trails with centerlines peds tend to stay...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-17-12, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,097
Posted By The Human Car

And in AZ... no charges. :/ SUV responsible for...

And in AZ... no charges. :/
SUV responsible for cyclist injury is torched minutes after accident (http://www.azfamily.com/video/?id=166779536&sec=722714)
Forum: Commuting
09-17-12, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 750
Posted By The Human Car

Can you point to how to get the CSV file? That...

Can you point to how to get the CSV file? That would help a lot. Though I found when working with government if there is no direct link to the data you quote they tend to not believe you. :/
Forum: Commuting
09-16-12, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 750
Posted By The Human Car

The American Community Survey used to have a...

The American Community Survey used to have a table called "COMMUTING CHARACTERISTICS BY SEX" that contained the mode share of cycling as the main mode of transportation to work. But I'll be danged if...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-14-12, 04:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,531
Posted By The Human Car

OK, I found this: ...

OK, I found this:

http://taxfoundation.org/article/state-gasoline-tax-rates-january-1-2012

So it's not most states that have sales tax.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-12-12, 02:39 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,531
Posted By The Human Car

Sorry but state tax on gasoline is not sales tax,...

Sorry but state tax on gasoline is not sales tax, it goes into the HURF. http://www.azdot.gov/Inside_ADOT/FMS/Hurfund.asp
Completely different from buying a TV.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-12-12, 11:39 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,531
Posted By The Human Car

I would support a "user fee" just like they do...

I would support a "user fee" just like they do for automobiles. So just as the gas you buy is exempt from sales tax and the tax that is collected goes into a specialty fund, do the same for cyclists,...
Forum: Commuting
09-03-12, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By The Human Car

http://youtu.be/C_TVhc3bFqM FWIW The Youtube...

http://youtu.be/C_TVhc3bFqM

FWIW The Youtube icon on the bottom of the video lets you "Watch on Youtube", where you can get this information.
Forum: Commuting
08-24-12, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 639
Posted By The Human Car

Mountain bike / cruiser transition video

Ages ago someone asked about this video and I finally found it... enjoy

http://youtu.be/C_TVhc3bFqM
Forum: Commuting
08-15-12, 09:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,288
Posted By The Human Car

My favorite is when I'm out on a long ride on the...

My favorite is when I'm out on a long ride on the weekend and get asked directions: "How should I know, I'm 40 miles from home." - That usually gets a great reaction.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-14-12, 03:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,814
Posted By The Human Car

Or maybe their philosophy is by offending...

Or maybe their philosophy is by offending everyone they'll not offend anyone in particular? Anyway I don't know, this was also offensive and funny

http://youtu.be/vtP-S9OS0o0
Forum: Northeast
08-12-12, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,461
Posted By The Human Car

Congrats on the 72 miles. It's Always...

Congrats on the 72 miles. It's Always exhilarating when you make a new milestone.

I didn't care much for the canal trail either, mostly because something with tank treads went through there...
Forum: Northeast
08-06-12, 10:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,461
Posted By The Human Car

What he said... :)

What he said...

:)
Forum: Northeast
08-01-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,461
Posted By The Human Car

First note that I heard Biller's Bikes is no...

First note that I heard Biller's Bikes is no longer doing the bridge transport service but even so it would not hurt to contact them and ask. At least it might make a good place to hang out asking...
Forum: Northeast
07-31-12, 09:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,701
Posted By The Human Car

This forum really needs a "like" button. Nice...

This forum really needs a "like" button. Nice post Ferdinand NYC
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-12, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,798
Posted By The Human Car

I've been using this...

I've been using this (http://www.amazon.com/Frogg-Toggs-Chilly-Cooling-Towel/dp/B0049RPBWW) in Arizona's 110 heat. I put it along my back (between shirt and skin.) Works for about an hour before...
Forum: Northeast
07-03-12, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By The Human Car

I'll note that the Capital Crescent Trail is...

I'll note that the Capital Crescent Trail is awesome after the fireworks (fastest way out of there.) Just make sure to have good lights and a rear blinky.
Forum: Northeast
06-20-12, 04:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By The Human Car

That's one of my friends and his little one.

That's one of my friends and his little one.
Forum: Northeast
06-15-12, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 583
Posted By The Human Car

Tour dem Parks 2012 Post-Ride Photos...

Tour dem Parks 2012 Post-Ride Photos (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150875889846935.412168.716711934&type=1)
Forum: Northeast
06-13-12, 05:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 487
Posted By The Human Car

You might want to post in this thread:...

You might want to post in this thread: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/225536-Where-are-the-MD-people-s?p=14329472

A few live not that far from Hunt Valley.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-12, 06:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,569
Posted By The Human Car

You have to keep in mind that the gas tax is...

You have to keep in mind that the gas tax is split between federal and state. So when a state says gas tax it's just their portion and does not include what the feds give back. To complicate things...
Forum: Northeast
06-04-12, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By The Human Car

This is the fellow who successfully settled two...

This is the fellow who successfully settled two Baltimore cycling fatality cases, I highly recommend.

Andrew G. Slutkin
Silverman Thompson Slutkin & White
201 North Charles Street, Suite 2600...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 547
Posted By The Human Car

One of the fundamental aspects of GOOD advocacy...

One of the fundamental aspects of GOOD advocacy is to highlight what's good and what needs fixing... and that simply is not present when then things are lumped into general broad categories so no one...
Forum: Southwest
04-23-12, 08:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,686
Posted By The Human Car

I live in Mesa but I ride through Chandler all...

I live in Mesa but I ride through Chandler all the time on Guadalupe, panniers and areo bars, hard to miss. ;)

-=Barry=- (55)
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-20-12, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,777
Posted By The Human Car

I'll note I am making plans to be out in...

I'll note I am making plans to be out in Maryland, time frame ~ July 1-20. More details has I have them but we should get together and ride!

I will also note I'm looking for a floor to crash on,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-17-12, 12:28 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 2,586
Posted By The Human Car

The wonderful consequences of awarding contracts...

The wonderful consequences of awarding contracts to the lowest bidder. :notamused:
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-17-12, 12:19 AM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,777
Posted By The Human Car

For Greaterbrown and his last avatar: ...

For Greaterbrown and his last avatar:

http://verydemotivational.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/demotivational-posters-untitled13.jpg

from:...
Forum: Northeast
04-03-12, 12:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 696
Posted By The Human Car

This is a year old but it is the most resent...

This is a year old but it is the most resent action that I am aware of:
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-29-12, 11:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,572
Posted By The Human Car

My Mom tells a story how she saved her milk money...

My Mom tells a story how she saved her milk money to buy her first bike. At 85 she still rides to the store (1.5 miles round trip) and around her neighborhood (~2 miles) on her beach cruiser.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-29-12, 04:56 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,777
Posted By The Human Car

Best response? Follow your gut. Traffic law...

Best response? Follow your gut.

Traffic law started out as limiting certain actions that have potential in causing harm. We are now at a point where our law makers focus on the action and not...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
02-28-12, 11:22 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,777
Posted By The Human Car

Just to note that Senator Stone (Baltimore County...

Just to note that Senator Stone (Baltimore County District 6) is trying to repeal the manslaughter by vehicle law we just passed last year. Or more technically correct he is trying to raise the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-12, 12:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 479
Posted By The Human Car

No interactive or location data but this is what...

No interactive or location data but this is what we have for Maryland: http://stko.maryland.gov/TrafficSafetyData/ProgramAreaBicycleOtherPedalcycleInvolved/tabid/193/Default.aspx
Forum: Northeast
02-16-12, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 864
Posted By The Human Car

I've been follow Yvette's recent adventures,...

I've been follow Yvette's recent adventures, really cool what Bikes for the World does. Let me know if you would like me to post this on Baltimore Spokes.
Forum: Northeast
01-23-12, 09:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,701
Posted By The Human Car

My time frame is 15 years since the last time I...

My time frame is 15 years since the last time I road NYC. And the number of cyclists that you see on any given day is just crazy compared to back then.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
01-13-12, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,777
Posted By The Human Car

Charlie, Thanks for the updates. My biggest...

Charlie, Thanks for the updates.

My biggest challenge in AZ was switching from pot-hole proof tires to thorn proof tires. :/ The lack of topography and no green is driving me nuts but at least...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
01-12-12, 09:14 PM
Replies: 8,134
Views: 691,777
Posted By The Human Car

If you got to drive that's the way to do it. . ....

If you got to drive that's the way to do it. . . Ha
Forum: Commuting
01-09-12, 06:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,354
Posted By The Human Car

Disclaimer: It really pushes my buttons that...

Disclaimer: It really pushes my buttons that people do not talk about cars not using the freeway in the same way.

My general out look is a lot like karma, if you want motorist to be courteous to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-06-12, 09:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,362
Posted By The Human Car

For DC, MD and VA please see: ...

For DC, MD and VA please see:
http://waba.org/resources/crash_faq.php

Or more specifically
http://waba.org/resources/bicycle_crash_form.pdf
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