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03-01-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,871
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

So you say. Any evidence ( besides the hot air...

So you say. Any evidence ( besides the hot air emitted from a handful of self-deluded bicycling gas bags) that bicycle delivery boys and girls as a group are more experienced (whatever that means),...
02-29-24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,476
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Reminds me of this scene in a great movie: ...

Reminds me of this scene in a great movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RriqsUo5TzI
02-25-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 994
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Just like responding with an upraised middle...

Just like responding with an upraised middle finger to a stranger who honked the vehicle horn.
02-24-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,476
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

I don't connect anything to whether other...

I don't connect anything to whether other cyclists are fast or not, nor do I care or connect anything to "being dropped" or whether I pass anyone else while cycling, no matter what they are riding or...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 423
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

I'll second the recommendation for Carhartt...

I'll second the recommendation for Carhartt washable work jackets. I have been using the same one for cycling every winter since I bought one at least a dozen years ago for $50 new. One or two...
Forum: Commuting
02-13-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,327
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

True, if the alternative is an inexpensive day...

True, if the alternative is an inexpensive day trip on a bicycle or foot. Bicycle and walking trips that would turn a day trip into one requiring overnight lodging throws the economics into a...
Forum: Commuting
02-13-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,740
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x1500/a28723_2240d9245f0e38e083845ed98dc12e038a0179d2.jpg
Forum: Commuting
02-13-24, 09:37 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,327
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

What I have been saying is that there is no...

What I have been saying is that there is no reason to incur the unnecessary financial burden from buying, owning and replacing a new car with another new car every five years in order to commute...
Forum: Commuting
02-12-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,327
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

10 miles/day x 5 days a week x 52 weeks in a year...

10 miles/day x 5 days a week x 52 weeks in a year = 2,600 miles a year, assuming OP cycles every single weekday all year long regardless of weather or personal health issues with zero days off for...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-24, 04:18 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,327
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

If the OP commutes on his bike 5 days/week for 52...

If the OP commutes on his bike 5 days/week for 52 weeks instead of driving the car he already owns, he will "save" the car expenses of driving 2600 miles. His savings will only be linear for fuel,...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 5,327
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Don't fool yourself, most of these fixed cost...

Don't fool yourself, most of these fixed cost expenses are "saved" only if a bicycle replaces the ownership, use and frequent replacement of a new car used only for commuting purposes.

The IRS...
02-02-24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,476
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

IMO, dismounted bicyclists who leave their helmet...

IMO, dismounted bicyclists who leave their helmet on and continue to wear it in public places such as business or dining establishments, or while posing for selfies or group pictures - look super...
01-03-24, 11:27 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 6,429
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

None of the posts in this thread have anything to...

None of the posts in this thread have anything to do with bicycling, and some have everything to do with some posters flexing their social warrior chops and dreaming about imposing their personal...
12-29-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 7,359
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Don't forget that "Cotton Kills!" Everybody...

Don't forget that "Cotton Kills!" Everybody knows that.
12-21-23, 04:06 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 6,429
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

What "studies?":rolleyes:

What "studies?":rolleyes:
12-18-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 6,429
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Bottom line gist of this thread: Motorized...

Bottom line gist of this thread:
Motorized vehicle operators are stupid/bad people who behave badly and drive worse;
Ranting about motorists and their lack of intelligence is suitable grist for the...
12-11-23, 05:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,330
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Not as serious as the big sign that hung in the...

Not as serious as the big sign that hung in the Krass Brothers clothing store on South Street in Philadelphia back in the 60's and 70's that read "SHOPLIFTERS WILL BE SHOT."
...
12-11-23, 12:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,330
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

For those who have access to The Philadelphia...

For those who have access to The Philadelphia Inquirer online there is an interesting article about this subject today.
I know that even where cyclists have dedicated bike lanes, they’re often...
12-03-23, 07:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,566
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Only 15 posts before anything about cyclists or...

Only 15 posts before anything about cyclists or cycling was even mentioned, unless rants about evil and stupid motorists are considered bicycle A&S related.:rolleyes:
11-30-23, 09:29 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,429
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Luckily I do not encounter offenders very often,...

Luckily I do not encounter offenders very often, even though I ride daily around town. On those rare occasions when I am offended by another user of the road I have found that no verbal response or...
11-28-23, 04:36 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,226
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Another possibility is that casual riders who are...

Another possibility is that casual riders who are not interested in group rides or setting performance goals (including older riders who DO cycle "much") are made to feel unwelcome by some of the...
Forum: Commuting
11-28-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 805
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Your method seems the best choice if space is...

Your method seems the best choice if space is limited or the presence of sweaty clothes would cause issues with co-workers or the public who have access to your work space, and I would do the same as...
11-24-23, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 703
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Cheaper and easier, by far. Over 15 years ago I...

Cheaper and easier, by far.
Over 15 years ago I paid $5 for this Schwinn Varsity and $10 for this well worn child trailer at a garage sale. Modified the trailer by adding rubber strap/bungee cords...
11-23-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,828
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Such researchers might find that many BF regulars...

Such researchers might find that many BF regulars think that they are not only "better people" than drivers but that some think they are "better" than all those unworthy people on bikes that are not...
11-16-23, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3,534
Views: 973,568
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Looks just like the '72 Raleigh Sports I bought...

Looks just like the '72 Raleigh Sports I bought new for $82 in Philadelphia and commuted there with it every day for years. Mine had the the 3speed coaster hub which I preferred for its reliable all...
11-07-23, 01:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,330
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Advocacy of what? Vigilante justice?

Advocacy of what? Vigilante justice?
11-04-23, 12:11 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,088
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Just the women?:)

Just the women?:)
10-30-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,088
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

More likely a Sexy Beast like this: ...

More likely a Sexy Beast like this:

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/681x383/msdsebe_fe005_1fe3db39e17f87b969019eaface1a66a22d7ef69.jpg
See movie for details; YouTube clips...
10-25-23, 09:17 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,967
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Speed and efficiency über alles does seem to be...

Speed and efficiency über alles does seem to be the vibe of this list's current "fraternity" , doesn't it?:love:

Not to worry, not every bicyclist over 50 needs to be "training"or equipped for...
10-01-23, 05:10 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,823
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Heck, I can look at all the screen shots of...

Heck, I can look at all the screen shots of Strava readouts and the like posted by various performance buffs on this list and read all about the bragging and obsession with boosting "performance" and...
10-01-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,823
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

No doubt. It also appears that some older...

No doubt. It also appears that some older bicyclists, who can only very loosely be described as "athletes", are VERY focused on staving off bicycle "performance loss" (whatever that is) or achieving...
10-01-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,823
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

As well as overdosing on braggadocio. The topic...

As well as overdosing on braggadocio. The topic seems to stimulate the narcissistic tendencies of some as well.
Forum: Commuting
09-19-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,306
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

IMO, the "best" fenders for a commuter bike were...

IMO, the "best" fenders for a commuter bike were mounted to the bicycle at the factory, painted to match the frame and delivered to the customer installed and ready to "fend" from the word go and at...
09-12-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,030
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

In contrast to some Real Serious Cyclists who can...

In contrast to some Real Serious Cyclists who can be very offensive with regard to their pretension about Real Cycling and what it entails?
09-01-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,847
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Perhaps some others with a similar sense of...

Perhaps some others with a similar sense of curiosity might like to know the race, gender or nationality of the driver in order to help confirm their assumptions.
08-26-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,674
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Here is a recent NYT article that describes the...

Here is a recent NYT article that describes the author's take on the benefits of exercise that works for me as well, that does not involve special diets, high intensity or unpleasant workout...
08-25-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,674
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Not lowly cyclists but Real Cyclists™ on the 50+...

Not lowly cyclists but Real Cyclists™ on the 50+ list; all the slowpoke People-on-Bikes and dummies who don't obsess about "proper" cadence, equipment, diet and exercise and racing techniques used in...
Forum: Commuting
08-25-23, 06:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,888
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

The Real Cool Kids™ (AKA The Real Commuters™ who...

The Real Cool Kids™ (AKA The Real Commuters™ who lock their bicycles outside daily to whatever is available) don't use anything because they don't obsess over scratches on their bicycle. It is a...
08-23-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,632
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

State Farm offered their Drive Safe and Save to...

State Farm offered their Drive Safe and Save to me for my 2022 Corolla but it doesn't appear to offer me much over the discounts I already receive for over 20 years of accident free driving and low...
08-23-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,632
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

I believe that the posters who report that almost...

I believe that the posters who report that almost every driver they see is texting while driving, are extrapolating from viewing some drivers holding a phone while motionless at traffic light and...
08-21-23, 11:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,482
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

What you should do is pay no attention to the...

What you should do is pay no attention to the posters who tell you what "We" are supposed to do upon reaching 50 or any other arbitrary point in life. This includes all gratuitous advice related to...
08-18-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,570
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

What did your video "prove" to the police about...

What did your video "prove" to the police about your lack of at least partial responsibility ("fault") for the collision?

The video you posted indicates if not "proves" to me that you were making...
08-15-23, 01:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Reopen Trollheim as a space for unhinged ranters to pollute the electrons

Seems that P&R has recently become the home for unhinged ranting with no apparent moderation. Wasn't that the purpose of Trollheim?

An alternative is to rename P&R as Trollheim or Alternate...
08-05-23, 07:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,527
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

It seems to me that most of the discussion about...

It seems to me that most of the discussion about fitness on this list, as well as nutrition and other heath related topics on this list is as a means for maximizing cycling performance, or how to...
07-31-23, 04:01 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,297
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Personally, I would be happy if all discussion...

Personally, I would be happy if all discussion about gym and exercise routines, nutritional regimens, and various other poster health and fitness obsessions be sent packing to some other place. But I...
07-31-23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,094
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

An alternate response is fabricate the source of...

An alternate response is fabricate the source of danger and to use the report as another opportunity to wail about smartphone use regardless of lack of any information or details about the tragedy.
07-30-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,475
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Bicycle Hording isn't all it's cracked up to be...

Bicycle Hording isn't all it's cracked up to be by the advocates of "N+1."
07-08-23, 09:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,058
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Here is an object lesson. Semantics matter. ...

Here is an object lesson. Semantics matter.

A well known self appointed bicycling safety expert on a mission spent over 40 years browbeating anyone who would listen to his advocacy and safety...
07-08-23, 11:43 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,032
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

You can't, so why not stop repeating it ad...

You can't, so why not stop repeating it ad nauseam?
07-04-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,229
Posted By I-Like-To-Bike

Using the same powers of magic, self righteous...

Using the same powers of magic, self righteous people could endlessly amuse themself fabricating stories about groups of people whom they hold in contempt.
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