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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 08:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 333
Posted By work4bike

I'm a huge proponent of following the rules of...

I'm a huge proponent of following the rules of the road, but this does look fun as hell:D



https://youtu.be/_bGiVN_2qmo?si=ENZ8pXt-ohwsNb4Y
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 116
Posted By work4bike

What kind of area were you in? Seems like there...

What kind of area were you in? Seems like there would be a lot of witnesses in the afternoon?

I've cycled thru some shady areas before, mostly on my tours and I do know the feeling of being scoped...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 09:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 922
Posted By work4bike

The AT (Appalachian Trail) only permits foot...

The AT (Appalachian Trail) only permits foot travel. They have no bollards, they enforce it by making the trail extremely rugged and impassable by wheeled contraptions.


Maybe those to build MUPS...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-21-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,687
Posted By work4bike

whoops

whoops
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-24, 06:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 953
Posted By work4bike

It's true that mirrors can distract you, so you...

It's true that mirrors can distract you, so you have to be careful in using them -- they are a tool, much like a hammer or table saw. However, I find mirrors one of my most important tools for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-14-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 350
Posted By work4bike

I had to look this thing up on YouTube for a...

I had to look this thing up on YouTube for a demonstration to understand what it is; there are no videos of these things mounted on bikes. However, I watched a video of a car that warned of cyclists...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-11-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,967
Posted By work4bike

Someone once corrected me when I misspelled the...

Someone once corrected me when I misspelled the word, grammar. Why isn't it spelled Grammer





:troll:
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-10-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 564
Posted By work4bike

I also recommend physical activity to repair the...

I also recommend physical activity to repair the knees and the Knees over toes guy is the best IMHO. This is just one of his video, but it shows that you can have young knees well into later years of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-08-24, 12:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 332
Posted By work4bike

That's why I play in the roads with the cars ...

That's why I play in the roads with the cars




:speedy:;)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-07-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,260
Posted By work4bike

I thought it was grip strength :D:p

I thought it was grip strength




:D:p
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-04-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,967
Posted By work4bike

When one takes up cycling, it's a given you will...

When one takes up cycling, it's a given you will eventually take a fall. I remember reading an article in Bicycling Magazine (years ago) on the amount of miles traveled for cyclists, (of various...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-29-24, 05:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 624
Posted By work4bike

I agree, this sounds like something out of NYC. ...

I agree, this sounds like something out of NYC.

It's crazy rationalization...or lack of...However, I'm starting to wonder if I'm a pushover for all the billionaires by washing out all my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-24, 09:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,579
Posted By work4bike

I would recommend adding isometrics to your...

I would recommend adding isometrics to your strength training plan. Not to replace traditional strength training, but to enhance it. Isometrics are great for developing stronger connective tissue and...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-26-24, 04:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,259
Posted By work4bike

Go to Walmart and see all the overweight people...

Go to Walmart and see all the overweight people with canes/walkers/e-scooters and that's plenty of motivation for me.:D

Also, when I see other people my age (hitting the big Six-0 this year) and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,687
Posted By work4bike

I understand, there are places where the laws are...

I understand, there are places where the laws are attempting to catch up, but still a lot of gray areas and the technology is still advancing, there are a lot more areas of concern than just MUPs....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,687
Posted By work4bike

I don't disagree with you, but sadly what I...

I don't disagree with you, but sadly what I listed are the official definitions now. People seem to not equate mopeds/scooters with throttle-controlled ebikes. I'm afraid that as the technology...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-23-24, 06:18 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,687
Posted By work4bike

That's not my understanding. I'm not sure how old...

That's not my understanding. I'm not sure how old these definitions are, but there are already ebikes that can hit 40+MPH and they have pedals.
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-22-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,574
Posted By work4bike

I did some easy hill runs today, but still I was...

I did some easy hill runs today, but still I was in zone 3.


Is that a bad thing:twitchy:




:D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,687
Posted By work4bike

Nope, because I don't ride on MUPs. However, I am...

Nope, because I don't ride on MUPs. However, I am curious how the ebike issue, including on MUPs, evolve over time. They certainly are getting faster and no need to pedal to get up to speed. I can...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-24, 08:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,477
Posted By work4bike

The city has put up warning signs about the...

The city has put up warning signs about the dangers presented by ebikes.

There is a video in the link. Not sure what good the signs will do, but I'll keep riding down this road during my cool...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-24, 05:38 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,604
Posted By work4bike

Earlier in this thread I mentioned how I...

Earlier in this thread I mentioned how I destroyed my aerobic base, which some had issues with and maybe I worded it wrongly, but what I meant to say was that I'm the type of person that pushes it...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-16-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,574
Posted By work4bike

Isn't zone 3 basically a race pace? Seems like...

Isn't zone 3 basically a race pace? Seems like you have to train in it occasionally if you're a racer, but like already said, if the fatigue is accumulating from too much time in zone 3 then you'll...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,275
Posted By work4bike

When you see images like above, it's hard to make...

When you see images like above, it's hard to make the case of cycling being good for the environment


:eek::p
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,131
Posted By work4bike

As I said previously, I'm use to the wind,...

As I said previously, I'm use to the wind, because it's always a factor here next to the ocean. However, there are times, such as yesterday, when I can and do plan my route according to the wind.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-13-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,275
Posted By work4bike

I wonder how big the parking lot would have to be...

I wonder how big the parking lot would have to be to replace all those bikes with cars


:D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-11-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,784
Posted By work4bike

Does George Hincapie still live in Greenville SC?...

Does George Hincapie still live in Greenville SC? I seem to remember him remarking (years ago) that that area of SC is great for training.

In the running world, some say Hill-Training is speed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-10-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,050
Posted By work4bike

So True. More and more of these ebikes I see...

So True. More and more of these ebikes I see don't even require the operator to pedal



:rolleyes:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-10-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,955
Posted By work4bike

I have to deal with a similar off ramp when I'm...

I have to deal with a similar off ramp when I'm riding my 3rd street (A1A) route. I have to deal with it going both north and south, but the off ramp on my northern route is much trickery, because...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-09-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,050
Posted By work4bike

I pass them all the time, except the ones that go...

I pass them all the time, except the ones that go 30-mph. I can sprint past 30-mph, but that's a sprint.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-09-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,955
Posted By work4bike

I can only speak for my area and it's not...

I can only speak for my area and it's not required to ride on separated "bike paths". However, what we normally call "bike paths" are truly not bike paths, they're Multiple Use Paths (MUPs). I don't...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-09-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,955
Posted By work4bike

I never ride in a separated bike lane, next to a...

I never ride in a separated bike lane, next to a roadway, because I can't stand all the road crossings, which require the cyclists to yield and I understand wanting to be away from all the kids and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-04-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 11,046
Posted By work4bike

I'll be 60 this year and don't feel it. I can...

I'll be 60 this year and don't feel it. I can still get over 30-mph in a sprint and cycle all day:speedy:

I am starting to feel stiffer though, I'm working on that



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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-01-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 806
Posted By work4bike

I was getting ready to have a fit:D

I was getting ready to have a fit:D
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,131
Posted By work4bike

I have no choice, I've always lived near the...

I have no choice, I've always lived near the ocean and always have to deal with wind. I'm very use to riding in a 20+ mph headwind. If I set a limit, I'd never ride, since I'm a commuter.



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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-28-24, 04:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,012
Posted By work4bike

I've been riding these dangerous roads of America...

I've been riding these dangerous roads of America for so long (since the mid-80's) that I don't want no stinkin' segregated bike paths -- they're too slow for me.

I'm like a wild animal you can't...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-28-24, 06:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 982
Posted By work4bike

Then what's the point of the thread? You're going...

Then what's the point of the thread? You're going to have to do a little better than provide a link that doesn't work.




:foo:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-27-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 982
Posted By work4bike

Sucks to be a cyclist in Albuquerque :bike2:

Sucks to be a cyclist in Albuquerque :bike2:
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-23-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,652
Posted By work4bike

Studies on human health and nutrition will...

Studies on human health and nutrition will continue to be only useful for headlines, period.

My recommendation: Use prisoners to do real science experiments




:eek:
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-13-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,810
Posted By work4bike

I think it's best to get these nutrients from...

I think it's best to get these nutrients from natural sources. The problem is that our huge food system is too dependent on monocultures which severely restricts our diet. Not only that, but it also...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-11-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,357
Posted By work4bike

I'm having trouble picturing where this happened....

I'm having trouble picturing where this happened. Did this involve a bike lane or a MUP (AKA: Bike Path)? What city did this happen in?



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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-08-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 12,417
Posted By work4bike

The conclusion of this thread. She got out of...

The conclusion of this thread. She got out of jail, but her legal problems are not over.


https://youtu.be/qA_O66rZpf4?si=aZr4kSyigs6iWM1f
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-07-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 909
Posted By work4bike

I've been using a handlebar mounted mirror since...

I've been using a handlebar mounted mirror since the mid-80's and it's a valuable tool. The anti-mirror folks will give many reasons to not use them, but they only have one valid point and that is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-07-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 688
Posted By work4bike

Simple fix, just sign up for access to P&R

Simple fix, just sign up for access to P&R
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-07-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 626
Posted By work4bike

Yeah, I'm not against the movement, I was just...

Yeah, I'm not against the movement, I was just saying be careful out there:bike2:



:D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-07-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 626
Posted By work4bike

I've never had that problem, but I've had some...

I've never had that problem, but I've had some very close calls with those drainage grates. Riding a bike is dangerous there are a lot of things out there that can throw you off the bike in an...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 782
Posted By work4bike

It's important to realize that the Idaho Stop law...

It's important to realize that the Idaho Stop law does require cyclists to stop in certain circumstances, I think some cyclists think it means they can just roll thru and the motorists must yield to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-03-24, 04:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,408
Posted By work4bike

No, I was responding to Post #42.

No, I was responding to Post #42.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-03-24, 07:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,408
Posted By work4bike

I'm not defending the ban, but it's a 60-day ban,...

I'm not defending the ban, but it's a 60-day ban, not a permanent ban. Communities around the country have been having issues with ebikes and how to deal with the problems they bring.

In...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-01-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,166
Posted By work4bike

Mixing Stretching and Strength training. It...

Mixing Stretching and Strength training. It works:thumb: Some good advice for us cyclists that sit a lot, even during "exercise" :roflmao2:


https://youtu.be/OjYOCIf8VO0?si=H5dmFzwffRuKtRuW
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-28-24, 10:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,904
Posted By work4bike

They are getting fast as fuk ...

They are getting fast as fuk


https://youtu.be/_lBBGiFR3BI?si=BycH97R5OxqhMKSB
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