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Forum: Advocacy & Safety

01-20-20, 06:16 AM

Replies: 167

Thinking of no longer riding on roads

Views: 25,294

Posted By JeffreyD

Millions of people ride on the roads and less...

Millions of people ride on the roads and less than 1000 are killed while riding and the numbers of bicyclists and pedestrians killed and injured has been on the increase the last few years because of...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-14-20, 04:53 PM

Replies: 17

Long distance e-bicycle battery power

Views: 1,142

Posted By JeffreyD

Long distance e-bicycle battery power

What is the best battery and watts for long distance e-bicycling? I saw Juiced Bikes offered a 1000-watt e-bike but when I asked their technical rep. He said it would get me more torque and speed but...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

01-14-20, 12:53 PM

Replies: 24

Winter retreats from the cold

Views: 2,418

Posted By JeffreyD

The Villages

I'd be interested in learning more about The Villages in Florida as a potential retreat for seniors who like to bike a lot ... trails, bike clubs, etc.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

01-13-20, 03:09 PM

Replies: 88

Electric Bicycles

Views: 6,324

Posted By JeffreyD

E-bicycle sales is the fastest growing segment of...

E-bicycle sales is the fastest growing segment of bicycle sales these days ... 10 percent of bike sales in 2018 were e-bicycles and it probably increased in 2019 because lots of my friends are now...

Forum: Electric Bikes

01-13-20, 02:59 PM

Replies: 43

What e-bike should I get? Please advice.

Views: 13,482

Posted By JeffreyD

My favorite bike is now a Trek CrossRip e-bike...

My favorite bike is now a Trek CrossRip e-bike (Class 3) I purchased in 2018 ... touring, road, trail ... solid machine and has a quick recharger that can refill in about 2 hours at any 110 outlet...

Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)

01-13-20, 02:47 PM

Replies: 170

When are you too old to ride?

Views: 31,199

Posted By JeffreyD

I met Clarence Bosenbert from Cedar Rapids, Iowa...

I met Clarence Bosenbert from Cedar Rapids, Iowa on RAGBRAI last year who was 93 and started serious bicycling in his 70s. Let me know and I can send you
a newspaper story about Clarence.
A few...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-13-20, 02:23 PM

Replies: 106

Noob Question about Bike Lanes

Views: 8,646

Posted By JeffreyD

Noob Question About Bike Lanes

We each have to determine if riding with a narrow shoulder is worth the risk and what, if any are the alternatives? Narrow shoulder, light traffic and I'd probably ride it but make sure my flashing...

Forum: Advocacy & Safety

12-30-19, 11:49 AM

Replies: 167

Thinking of no longer riding on roads

Views: 25,294

Posted By JeffreyD

I agree bicycling on the road is more dangerous...

I agree bicycling on the road is more dangerous today because of driver inattention to driving skills and the many distractions including cell phones and gps. Having been hit twice (1983 and 1988)...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

12-24-19, 09:12 AM

Replies: 161

Giving up riding on the road

Views: 25,762

Posted By JeffreyD

I suggest you stick to the trails and I could not...

I suggest you stick to the trails and I could not agree more that our roads and drivers make it dangerous sharing the road more than ever. Increased speeds and little enforcement of already weak...

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