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Search: Posts Made By: onyourback
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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-10-12, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 815
Posted By onyourback

Be Careful What You Ask For

272110

After a furious post card campaign led by the local bike shops, the City has responded and started laying paint. Like this new gutter lane on a wide, shareable, 3 lane road I have ridden...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-31-12, 11:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,180
Posted By onyourback

So you hit a rock, that you had seen before, and...

So you hit a rock, that you had seen before, and now you want to blame some random resident because he didn't move it?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-12, 09:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,144
Posted By onyourback

Bicycle-Riding Men Could Get Man-Boobs

Funny, I haven't noticed any of the pros, or anyone else I know that rides a lot, with man boobs.

http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2012/05/bicycle_ride_bad_for_men_reproductive_ucla.php
Forum: Commuting
05-17-12, 11:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,081
Posted By onyourback

I just use scissors and trim my face every couple...

I just use scissors and trim my face every couple of months.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-06-12, 09:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,746
Posted By onyourback

I run to work some days and usually stay on the...

I run to work some days and usually stay on the sidewalk or the grass beside it. I have way more close calls with people pulling out of driveways when I run than I ever have when in the road on my...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-14-11, 11:56 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,790
Posted By onyourback

Pardon me if I choose to decide what things are...

Pardon me if I choose to decide what things are all about for myself. Thanks for your concern.
Forum: Commuting
11-16-11, 12:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,230
Posted By onyourback

Waterproof shoes are the same as waterproof...

Waterproof shoes are the same as waterproof jackets. They hold too much moisture inside and never dry once wet. I have sampled lots of trail running shoes and my favorite for wet trails is the New...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-11, 12:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,370
Posted By onyourback

The Topeak Bar Extender...

The Topeak Bar Extender (http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-TBX01-The-Bar-Extender/dp/B000FIAVN8)
Forum: Commuting
06-06-11, 03:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,756
Posted By onyourback

I think it's a pretty interesting idea, however,...

I think it's a pretty interesting idea, however, I have never found putting my foot down to be that difficult or annoying. I personally just don't see a need for it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-12-11, 09:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,433
Posted By onyourback

One of these days we will actually get serious...

One of these days we will actually get serious about saving lives and saving money and pass a mandatory hour of daily exercise law.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-12-11, 09:24 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 12,150
Posted By onyourback

I was hit once while wearing headphones and I was...

I was hit once while wearing headphones and I was not wearing a helmet. My use of headphones and lack of helmet was never mentioned. Not by the cops and not by the attorneys on either side. They...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-11, 10:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,859
Posted By onyourback

I often want to yell "get off the sidewalk" or...

I often want to yell "get off the sidewalk" or "take the lane" but I never do.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-14-11, 09:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,214
Posted By onyourback

Occasionally, I will catch up with a car and let...

Occasionally, I will catch up with a car and let them know they were being an idiot. I rarely feel good about it afterward. It could just be my approach, but I'm guessing none of them has ever...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-24-11, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,065
Posted By onyourback

Missouri passed that last year. They also left...

Missouri passed that last year. They also left how long to wait open for debate with the word "reasonable."
Forum: Commuting
02-23-11, 03:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,299
Posted By onyourback

It may or may not stop you from being hit, but if...

It may or may not stop you from being hit, but if you are it helps in negotiating. The insurance adjuster for the lady that hit me initially made insinuations about visibility. I sent them a...
Forum: Commuting
02-22-11, 04:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,095
Posted By onyourback

This is true for me as well. My commute is one...

This is true for me as well. My commute is one of the best parts of my day. There might be a few auto drivers who feel that way but I haven't ever met one.
Forum: Commuting
02-21-11, 11:55 AM
Replies: 343
Views: 61,139
Posted By onyourback

I love the clock on the stem cap! Is it just a...

I love the clock on the stem cap! Is it just a watch stuck on there or is that a bike specific product?
Forum: Commuting
02-16-11, 02:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,906
Posted By onyourback

Yeah, fortunately for me, the roads I ride are...

Yeah, fortunately for me, the roads I ride are conducive to speed. If I were constantly weaving around obstacles as you described, or feeling pressured by the time, it probably wouldn't be as much...
Forum: Commuting
02-16-11, 01:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,906
Posted By onyourback

Head down and cranking it out almost always. On...

Head down and cranking it out almost always. On a rare occasion, I have a day where I feel like slowing down to look around but I usually enjoy the suffering and sweating. Also, pushing hard makes...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-11, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,104
Posted By onyourback

Awesome! I love when fast and Fred intersect.

Awesome! I love when fast and Fred intersect.
Forum: Commuting
02-10-11, 09:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 971
Posted By onyourback

I think it's called self fulfilling prophecy. If...

I think it's called self fulfilling prophecy. If you walk out your door looking for a fight, you will probably find one.
Forum: Commuting
02-09-11, 10:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,070
Posted By onyourback

Probably exactly what every drunk driving,...

Probably exactly what every drunk driving, texting, speeding, close buzzing driver is thinking.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-03-11, 10:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,711
Posted By onyourback

"This one time, I was in my car obeying the law,...

"This one time, I was in my car obeying the law, on my way to church, and some cyclists totally disrespected me so screw them all!"
Forum: Commuting
01-31-11, 01:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,217
Posted By onyourback

As a matter of fact it is named after the guy who...

As a matter of fact it is named after the guy who designed it, Paddy White. I wonder if he knew that the name would stir up controversy when he chose it?
Forum: Commuting
01-21-11, 10:42 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,886
Posted By onyourback

I like a scoop of chocolate protein in my coffee.

I like a scoop of chocolate protein in my coffee.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-21-11, 09:49 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,340
Posted By onyourback

Clearly it's time for mandatory pedestrian helmet...

Clearly it's time for mandatory pedestrian helmet laws.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-18-11, 12:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,558
Posted By onyourback

It is in Missouri. No passing within 100 feet of...

It is in Missouri. No passing within 100 feet of an intersection. It rarely stops it from occurring though.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-14-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,430
Posted By onyourback

Probably shouldn't stop at red lights or stop...

Probably shouldn't stop at red lights or stop signs either then. Any car that chose to blow either could take you out in the worst way.
Forum: Commuting
01-13-11, 02:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,613
Posted By onyourback

I love my Race Blades. 30 seconds to put on if...

I love my Race Blades. 30 seconds to put on if the road is wet. 30 seconds to take off when its dry. I have used them for the last 2 years and haven't had any warping issues with mine.
Forum: Commuting
12-08-10, 11:16 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,167
Posted By onyourback

If you're hating it, what's the point? ...

If you're hating it, what's the point? Suffering, extra challenge, lots of gear, overcoming the elements, all things I like about riding in the winter. I guess that shows how differently people are...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-13-10, 02:27 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 4,989
Posted By onyourback

I think Bell is missing out on a market for blaze...

I think Bell is missing out on a market for blaze orange Kevlar cycling helmets.
Forum: Commuting
09-27-10, 09:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,873
Posted By onyourback

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Forum: Commuting
09-21-10, 02:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,283
Posted By onyourback

See...that sounds like an awesome experience! I...

See...that sounds like an awesome experience! I love rides like this and you will remember this ride above others for the rest of your life. Different strokes I guess.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-17-10, 10:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,886
Posted By onyourback

Mount 5 or 6 Magic Shines facing the rear and all...

Mount 5 or 6 Magic Shines facing the rear and all they will see is a ball of light.
Forum: Commuting
09-07-10, 10:09 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 5,171
Posted By onyourback

I'm not as afraid of dying as I am being left a...

I'm not as afraid of dying as I am being left a drooling vegetable. In the end though, I bet most of us probably get killed by something random we never worry about.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-02-10, 01:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,787
Posted By onyourback

I want a sign too but mine will say, "My other...

I want a sign too but mine will say, "My other ride is your mom."
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-25-10, 08:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 873
Posted By onyourback

Too expensive, too many steps to activate! ...

Too expensive, too many steps to activate! Aren't these all really just excuses? Isn't the chance to save your life and not be a quadriplegic for the rest of your life while all of us smart enough...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,967
Posted By onyourback

I have always wondered how they equate. I...

I have always wondered how they equate. I alternate days of running and riding fixed to work. It's 8 miles and riding usually takes 25 minutes with running taking 70-75 minutes. By that time...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-13-10, 09:20 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,528
Posted By onyourback

The officers comments during the interaction make...

The officers comments during the interaction make me think he has just had enough and now he is going to make an example of this cyclist, "listen you're a disruptive presence...you cut people...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-04-10, 10:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,221
Posted By onyourback

Anyone who has spent time on the road in any sort...

Anyone who has spent time on the road in any sort of vehicle has probably had a near collision. They just don't seem as scary or worthy of a ranting thread when it happens to you in a car.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-10, 02:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,328
Posted By onyourback

A bike takes more effort than a car but most of...

A bike takes more effort than a car but most of us here prefer it anyway. I read somewhere that a strong runner can maintain 20 mph on them. In the video on the sales website they show a guy using...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-28-10, 11:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,328
Posted By onyourback

Even with the wiki link I'm not seeing the point...

Even with the wiki link I'm not seeing the point and feel like I might be missing a good joke.

I'm guessing from the blog link that you are saying that running is the best training for running? ...
Forum: Commuting
07-28-10, 09:32 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,791
Posted By onyourback

I like to nod to others I see riding but don't...

I like to nod to others I see riding but don't make judgments about their character if they don't respond. But, since I only see 1 or 2 other cyclists a month I see it as more of a solidarity type...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-10, 01:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,436
Posted By onyourback

Doesn't look like the cool kid's bikes but it...

Doesn't look like the cool kid's bikes but it works well for me. Somewhere between Fredtown and Speedville.

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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-27-10, 07:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,328
Posted By onyourback

This one isn't designed to improve or replace the...

This one isn't designed to improve or replace the bicycle. It's a mobile elliptical trainer. As a runner, I want one because the workout is more specific to running muscles than a bicycle is. The...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-10, 10:07 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,756
Posted By onyourback

My dad pointed this out to me once and now I...

My dad pointed this out to me once and now I always try to look happy when I pass someone! I love running as much if not more than the bike. I run my 16 mile commute at least twice a week and...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-10, 03:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,180
Posted By onyourback

For my 8 miles the car is usually 5 minutes...

For my 8 miles the car is usually 5 minutes faster and then I don't have to change clothes and all that. I don't do it to save time though so its all good.
Forum: Commuting
06-18-10, 08:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 826
Posted By onyourback

Another reason I love cycling to work more than...

Another reason I love cycling to work more than driving. I don't remember setting goals and enjoying achieving them in the car, not ever.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-10, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1,064
Views: 41,784
Posted By onyourback

I'm trying to remember the last time I was...

I'm trying to remember the last time I was hammering as hard as I could in the middle of a huge pack of other cyclists on my way to work. Can't think of any.
Forum: Commuting
06-15-10, 09:19 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,302
Posted By onyourback

Exactly. Which is why sprinters have larger legs...

Exactly. Which is why sprinters have larger legs and distance runners have skinnier legs. Not all muscle fiber is the same. There are two types of muscle fiber that you can develop. They can do...
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