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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-22-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 4,642
Posted By CyclingGiant

Bike licenses should not be required because the...

Bike licenses should not be required because the government takes enough of our hard earned money anway. For some strange reason, non-cyclists believe that we don't put any money into the system,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,048
Posted By CyclingGiant

I kind of have the same situation as you because...

I kind of have the same situation as you because I wear prescription glasses as well. For a while I bought sunglasses that fit over my glasses, but they are way too bulky looking and are...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 07:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,022
Posted By CyclingGiant

You are being way too hard on yourself. Not only...

You are being way too hard on yourself. Not only is it your first race, but those racer guys who were passing you have years of experience. The fact that you actually showed up and finished the...
Forum: Touring
09-06-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 275
Posted By CyclingGiant

Dalton Firefighter Pedals to NYC

I saw this on my local news several weeks ago.

This news article is about a firefighter in my area who decided to ride his road bicycle to NYC from Atlanta to honor those who sacrificed their...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-05-11, 06:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,039
Posted By CyclingGiant

In my opinion, it should be up to each person to...

In my opinion, it should be up to each person to decide whether or not they should wear a helmet when riding.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-05-11, 06:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,326
Posted By CyclingGiant

This is exactly why many cities have a law...

This is exactly why many cities have a law against riding bicycles on the sidewalk. Though cyclists commonly ride on the sidewalks in my city, I choose to ride my bike solely on the road.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-05-11, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,109
Posted By CyclingGiant

Hope your wounds heals quickly. One time I...

Hope your wounds heals quickly. One time I received similiar injuries when I hit a patch of sand and gravel while pedaling downhill, getting some major road rash on my arms and legs when I hit the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-01-11, 11:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,052
Posted By CyclingGiant

Why would the police issue the cyclist a ticket? ...

Why would the police issue the cyclist a ticket?

Sound to me the driver was the one completely at fault because he illegally crossed into the bike lane.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-11, 06:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 927
Posted By CyclingGiant

I would absolutely recommend that you subscribe...

I would absolutely recommend that you subscribe to the Bicycling Magazine if you desire to learn some practical things about cycling. What I really love about this magazine is that it centers upon...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-11, 06:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,198
Posted By CyclingGiant

I always offer my help or assistance to any...

I always offer my help or assistance to any cyclist I see who is in need. There have been so many times when I needed help as a cyclist and others have helped me, so I feel that it is my duty to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-27-11, 08:53 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,392
Posted By CyclingGiant

This guy driving the rental truck was definitely...

This guy driving the rental truck was definitely an idiot for passing you that close. I've had the same experience before and it was pretty scary. In regard to drivers like him who are in too much...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-11, 09:43 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 38,224
Posted By CyclingGiant

I would purchase the Trek Madone 6.9 SSL Team...

I would purchase the Trek Madone 6.9 SSL Team RadioShack Edition.

I think it looks so awesome!!
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-25-11, 09:39 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 84,761
Posted By CyclingGiant

That cop definitely had no right or business to...

That cop definitely had no right or business to threaten you and your daughter that way. It looks as if this cop wanted to stir up some trouble cause he was bored and wanted something to do. I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-11, 08:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,128
Posted By CyclingGiant

Can't see how this has anything to do with road...

Can't see how this has anything to do with road cycling.

If you are just itching to talk about unrelated subjects nevertheless in the future on this site, please post your thoughts in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-11, 07:03 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,108
Posted By CyclingGiant

When I began road cycling, I always rested my...

When I began road cycling, I always rested my hands on the top of the handlebars of my road bike, but I soon realized that it is more comfortable, faster, and professional-looking to ride holding on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-11, 06:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,741
Posted By CyclingGiant

I'd say if you want to improve your hill-climbing...

I'd say if you want to improve your hill-climbing skills, then spend more time practicing it. I used to be horrible at climbing hills, but I trained myself in intervals in order to get good at it. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-24-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,659
Posted By CyclingGiant

I would like to propose a question to everyone on...

I would like to propose a question to everyone on this specific post and everyone reading this post who are bike forum members.

In regard to cyclists to riding their bikes on bridges in NYC,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-24-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,173
Posted By CyclingGiant

Though you aren't required to carry an ID by law,...

Though you aren't required to carry an ID by law, I would always recommend carrying one just like you would when you are driving your car. If you got in an accident, it would be good for someone to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-24-11, 06:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,490
Posted By CyclingGiant

That definitely is not fair for the cyclist to...

That definitely is not fair for the cyclist to pay that much in fines for several red light violations. If a motorist was charged with the same violation, it would not cost them that much. What I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-19-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 4,877
Posted By CyclingGiant

Like many others have mentioned before me, these...

Like many others have mentioned before me, these bike lines are dangerous because a cyclist can get "doored" very easily because they are squeezed between the traffic and parking spaces. Rather than...
Forum: News & Announcements
08-18-11, 09:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,652
Posted By CyclingGiant

Good luck on finding your stolen bicycle. Though...

Good luck on finding your stolen bicycle. Though I don't mean this in a mocking way, isn't leaving your $2000+ Trek Madone in front of a store kind of asking someone to steal it? I have a Trek also...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-21-11, 08:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,565
Posted By CyclingGiant

Someone needs to do another scientific study on...

Someone needs to do another scientific study on helmets to demonstrate if they really do make a difference in safety.
As far as whether one should wear a helmet, I guess thats up to each person's...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-16-11, 09:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,118
Posted By CyclingGiant

In my experience, there are some drivers who honk...

In my experience, there are some drivers who honk for the purpose of letting me know they are behind me and some drivers who honk because they don't want me on the road.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-11, 02:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,564
Posted By CyclingGiant

What cleaning solution would you recommend that I clean my bike frame with?

Just wondered what you all would recommend that I use for cleaning my bike frame.
A friend of mine told me that he uses a purple power and water solution, but I usually just use a damp rag. Its...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-14-11, 08:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,055
Posted By CyclingGiant

Sounds like a pretty cool idea, but sounds too...

Sounds like a pretty cool idea, but sounds too good to be true or even useful.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-14-11, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,573
Posted By CyclingGiant

I too have dealt with drivers who were angry...

I too have dealt with drivers who were angry enough about me being on the road that they have cursed, attempted to cut me off, throw things at me, pass me too close, etc... Though my first response...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-11, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,564
Posted By CyclingGiant

How often should I lubricate my bike chain?

I know this question probably sounds pretty basic and something a rookie might ask, but how often should I lubricate my bike chain? I have asked different people and read different articles which...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-14-11, 10:42 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,988
Posted By CyclingGiant

Sounds like another example of NYPD prejudice...

Sounds like another example of NYPD prejudice againt bicyclists.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-13-11, 09:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,039
Posted By CyclingGiant

It kind of sounds like a good idea, but it...

It kind of sounds like a good idea, but it probably won't pan out. I think someone needs to develop a more advanced, newer bicycle helmet that is a whole lot better than the standard styrofoam...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-13-11, 08:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 981
Posted By CyclingGiant

The rules of the road would apply to your...

The rules of the road would apply to your situation. The best thing to do would be to go into the left turn lane and make a u-turn.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-13-11, 09:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,074
Posted By CyclingGiant

I try to do my best to stay alert to the traffic...

I try to do my best to stay alert to the traffic around me, but sometimes I feel like drivers totally disregard my presence.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-13-11, 09:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,548
Posted By CyclingGiant

I will have to remember that next time I eat my...

I will have to remember that next time I eat my bicycle helmet.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-12-11, 06:26 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,173
Posted By CyclingGiant

I guess mentioning seat belts was a pretty bad...

I guess mentioning seat belts was a pretty bad safety comparison with bicycle helmets. If I'm riding my bike and I collide with a car, tree, telephone pole, or something else, wearing a helmet is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-11, 01:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 866
Posted By CyclingGiant

I'd recommend the Trek Wingra commuter road bike...

I'd recommend the Trek Wingra commuter road bike which a friend of my owns. He just likes riding casually around town and to work every day. The MRSP of this bike is $539.99, which is well worth the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-12-11, 01:43 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,173
Posted By CyclingGiant

Seems like some of you are trying to use...

Seems like some of you are trying to use statistics and science as a rationalization or excuse not to wear a helment. I don't really enjoy wearing a helment when riding my bike, but it is a good...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-12-11, 12:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,010
Posted By CyclingGiant

Can't really see how this article applys to...

Can't really see how this article applys to bicycling. After reading the article, it doesn't really seem that a law like that would do any good to discourage a criminal from running from the cops,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-11, 08:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,404
Posted By CyclingGiant

I usually just put out my arm in the direction I...

I usually just put out my arm in the direction I am turning.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-11, 08:44 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,787
Posted By CyclingGiant

I would say that listening to music while riding...

I would say that listening to music while riding is only dangerous if it becomes a distraction to you.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-11, 08:40 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,111
Posted By CyclingGiant

I always stop for a school bus unloading kids...

I always stop for a school bus unloading kids though its kind of frustrating to have to stay behind one for a while.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-11, 08:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,469
Posted By CyclingGiant

I really don't see how this thread relates to...

I really don't see how this thread relates to cycling in any way.
Forum: Living Car Free
05-29-11, 12:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,885
Posted By CyclingGiant

It sounds like this news article is based on...

It sounds like this news article is based on false assumptions that are directed toward scaring cyclists off the road. No matter if you are driving a car or riding a bicycle, there is always going...
Forum: Introductions
05-29-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 215
Posted By CyclingGiant

Thanks for telling me about the SE forum and...

Thanks for telling me about the SE forum and welcoming me to BikeForums
Forum: Introductions
05-29-11, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 215
Posted By CyclingGiant

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-11, 01:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 730
Posted By CyclingGiant

My town needs that sign for the cyclists who ride...

My town needs that sign for the cyclists who ride against traffic.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-11, 01:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,405
Posted By CyclingGiant

I ocassionally see people in my own town who are...

I ocassionally see people in my own town who are riding their bike on the wrong side of the road against traffic and it makes me wonder why they do it. If you are riding your bike on the road...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-11, 01:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,891
Posted By CyclingGiant

Drivers have a responsiblity to share the road...

Drivers have a responsiblity to share the road with cyclists, but there will always be a select few who don't do that. I realize there is an element of risk when I ride my bike or even drive my car,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-11, 12:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,819
Posted By CyclingGiant

The radio announcer should be reprimanded and...

The radio announcer should be reprimanded and fired for acting like that on the public airways. Something needs to be done to educate the public on how to get along with cyclists rather than being...
Forum: Introductions
05-28-11, 12:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 215
Posted By CyclingGiant

Hello from Chattanooga

Hello everyone! I am from the Chattanooga Tennessee area and this is my first time on bikeforums.net. I am a casual road bike rider who loves to ride just for fun. Look forward to conversing with you...
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