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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-04-12, 01:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,596
Posted By toobspunk

My girlfriend and I use GLYMPSE on our smart...

My girlfriend and I use GLYMPSE on our smart phones. Great for sending out a come pick me up message. Also updates live. I can send her a message saying to leave at 5PM and meet me along my route...
Forum: Southern California
06-11-12, 12:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,207
Posted By toobspunk

Another robbery on SART...again

http://www.ocregister.com/news/santa-358293-victim-three.html
Forum: Southern California
06-03-12, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 976
Posted By toobspunk

It's a great trail. Not ideal for going over...

It's a great trail. Not ideal for going over 15mph. Lots of people not paying attention taking up both side of the trails and the occasional unleashed dog. That aside, its a fun trail.
Between...
Forum: Commuting
05-07-12, 03:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,476
Posted By toobspunk

I was one of the 3 or 4 who were jumped and...

I was one of the 3 or 4 who were jumped and robbed in Santa Ana on the river trail while commuting.

Aside from that, once commuting through Santa Ana, no traffic, except 1 car and 3 lanes. He...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-12, 02:21 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,752
Posted By toobspunk

I often lose the motivation. What helps is...

I often lose the motivation. What helps is reminding myself that I am saving at least $10 everydays by riding. I then promise myself something nice(within the $10 price rangethat I just saved),...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-12, 03:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,041
Posted By toobspunk

Move the stick, anything else would make you a...

Move the stick, anything else would make you a dick.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-12, 10:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,901
Posted By toobspunk

There is no convincing them. I was jumped and...

There is no convincing them. I was jumped and mugged on my commute home in October, I finally get my new ride Monday. My family are not happy campers with me wanting to start commuting again.
Forum: Southern California
03-16-12, 10:37 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 26,551
Posted By toobspunk

I keep trying to say. THIS WILL NOT WORK! I had...

I keep trying to say. THIS WILL NOT WORK! I had pepper spray located on top of my bike. There is no time to grab it. You have no warning of the attack.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-08-12, 10:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 763
Posted By toobspunk

I expect them to stay on their side of the path. ...

I expect them to stay on their side of the path. Our path has a yellow line divider. Otherwise, a quick blast from my airzound usually does the trick.
Forum: Southern California
03-03-12, 12:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,487
Posted By toobspunk

I assume it's based on each officer. Newport...

I assume it's based on each officer. Newport Blvd, is where the tickets happen for riding on the sidewalk. Harbor Blvd is where this tickets have happened for riding in the road.
Forum: Southern California
03-02-12, 04:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,487
Posted By toobspunk

In Costa Mesa, EVERY single employee of mine has...

In Costa Mesa, EVERY single employee of mine has been ticketed for riding on the sidewalk. They also ticket for riding legally in the street, I was ticketed for this along with another rider, I read...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-12, 05:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,458
Posted By toobspunk

I am scared to death of showing up to work...

I am scared to death of showing up to work without pants. I always double check before I leave, and then usually stop mid commute to make sure I have everything.

I usually only forget underwear...
Forum: Southern California
03-01-12, 04:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,080
Posted By toobspunk

Once or twice when commuting early morning, I...

Once or twice when commuting early morning, I came up on TRAFFIC on SART. 3 cars. I think 1 truck and 2 passenger cars, all got on at Memory Lane and continued a few miles to where the construction...
Forum: Southern California
03-01-12, 04:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,978
Posted By toobspunk

I plan on staying as far from S(h)ART and Santa...

I plan on staying as far from S(h)ART and Santa Ana as possible when I get back in the saddle. I was commuting on it daily from Angel Stadium to Victoria.
When I get a new bike, I will be taking...
Forum: Southern California
02-23-12, 06:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,970
Posted By toobspunk

Head north, turn left up towards the hills(sorry...

Head north, turn left up towards the hills(sorry i don't know street names), look on a map, there are some roads that will take you through the southern side of corona. If you takethe right streets,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-23-12, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 875
Posted By toobspunk

I agree, loosening the skewer is asking to get...

I agree, loosening the skewer is asking to get hurt. I already do the put into gear and shift once stopped. I almost always forget and start to pedal.
Forum: Southern California
02-21-12, 11:07 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 26,551
Posted By toobspunk

Countermeasures: ...

Countermeasures: http://www.eta.co.uk/2012/02/13/stolen-bicycles-tracked-covert-gps
Forum: Southern California
02-17-12, 05:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,777
Posted By toobspunk

As awesome and caring of an idea as it is. Dont...

As awesome and caring of an idea as it is. Dont do it!

My girlfriend entertained the idea of buying me a bike after mine was stolen. She had no idea what I wanted(even though I've described it...
Forum: Southern California
02-14-12, 05:42 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 26,551
Posted By toobspunk

The only way to avoid the situation is to ride in...

The only way to avoid the situation is to ride in groups and stay away from the area. The guys were hiding when they got me. They were in a spot that most would probably miss even during the day. ...
Forum: Southern California
02-14-12, 09:37 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 26,551
Posted By toobspunk

Mods...this thread has been derailed...it is an...

Mods...this thread has been derailed...it is an important thread though...please close this thread to new posts.
Forum: Southern California
02-09-12, 10:57 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 26,551
Posted By toobspunk

Thanks SAPD! New bikes from Corona out here,...

Thanks SAPD!

New bikes from Corona out here, I would imagine our bikes that were stolen out here were probably sold out there.
Forum: Southern California
02-08-12, 09:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,436
Posted By toobspunk

see other thread for updated info ...

see other thread for updated info

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/796789-Robbed-and-Beaten-on-SART-2-04-12-at-2-30-PM?p=13828129&posted=1#post13828129
Forum: Southern California
02-08-12, 09:03 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 26,551
Posted By toobspunk

Hello all, I spoke with a detective @ SAPD...

Hello all,
I spoke with a detective @ SAPD today. He asked me to be very careful with my wording...

SAPD has arrested 3 suspects for robberies on SART. :thumb:

Hopefully this puts an end to...
Forum: Southern California
02-06-12, 05:04 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 26,551
Posted By toobspunk

I put up about 25 signs each, 3 seperate times. ...

I put up about 25 signs each, 3 seperate times. They were mostly gone the following day. I put them on both sides on the river trail and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Forum: Southern California
02-04-12, 05:44 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,436
Posted By toobspunk

Have the Detective handling the case contact SGT...

Have the Detective handling the case contact SGT RON GRACE. He is handling my case, and I'm sure there is info they could share.

It's really frustrating that this is still happening. In the...
Forum: Southern California
02-04-12, 10:05 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,436
Posted By toobspunk

Sorry to hear this happened to you. The same...

Sorry to hear this happened to you. The same thing happened to me back in October. Same exact stretch and everything. Mine was a few more guys, but they just kicked my ass and took off with it...
Forum: Southern California
01-27-12, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,052
Posted By toobspunk

Santa Ana River Bed is about 1 or 2 miles down...

Santa Ana River Bed is about 1 or 2 miles down Katella, giving you MUP access straight to the beach.
DO NOT RIDE IT AFTER DARK!
Forum: Southern California
12-09-11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,933
Posted By toobspunk

Update: Yesterday I spoke with the detective...

Update: Yesterday I spoke with the detective handling the case, he said "there have been a couple other similar robberies in the riverbed."

In just over a month at least two more robberies on...
Forum: Southern California
11-26-11, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By toobspunk

http://www.octa.net/pdf/bwmap_full.pdf Not...

http://www.octa.net/pdf/bwmap_full.pdf

Not many bike routes. I take Harbor from CM to Fullerton, quicker than the riverbed anyways. Stay off SART after dark alone, it is not safe!
Forum: Southern California
11-01-11, 09:32 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,933
Posted By toobspunk

Thanks for all the care. Good to know the police...

Thanks for all the care. Good to know the police are making their presence known. I put up signs all over the area. A homeless guy saw the signs and found me. He has heard everything. He thinks...
Forum: Southern California
10-30-11, 03:50 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,933
Posted By toobspunk

I ran to a nearby backyard with people in it,...

I ran to a nearby backyard with people in it, they called 911. I made sure to give the police any info I could think of. It all happened so quick, I was not able to get a good look at them, but...
Forum: Southern California
10-30-11, 09:39 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,933
Posted By toobspunk

Robbery on SART

abc
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-14-11, 11:10 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,647
Posted By toobspunk

It would be hilarious if a faster moving vehicle...

It would be hilarious if a faster moving vehicle came up and pushed her and her horse trailer off the road.
Forum: Southern California
08-11-11, 01:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 904
Posted By toobspunk

Try growing up. It's only a few dollars. Think...

Try growing up. It's only a few dollars. Think about it...don't be "that" dirtball.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-09-11, 01:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,242
Posted By toobspunk

Once you go airzound, you never go back.

Once you go airzound, you never go back.
Forum: Southern California
08-06-11, 09:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,935
Posted By toobspunk

This was so unorganized last year, no way I would...

This was so unorganized last year, no way I would ever pay to ride this.

Took about 6 months just to get my jersey from them too.
Forum: Southern California
07-30-11, 09:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,811
Posted By toobspunk

airzound helps this problem. It is a big...

airzound helps this problem.

It is a big problem, some days, I would rather commute down Harbor Blvd than deal with S(h)ART people all over the place.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-09-11, 12:55 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,505
Posted By toobspunk

I just order the same shirt. 1 black with with...

I just order the same shirt. 1 black with with letters and 1 white with black letters.

I am extremely nervous about the police in my city handling this. They hate cyclists.
I was involved in a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-24-11, 01:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,486
Posted By toobspunk

I carry pepper spray anytime I am commuting. ...

I carry pepper spray anytime I am commuting. Rush hours cause motorists to act crazy. Its a runners pepper spray that straps around your hand, but it straps perfectly around my stem, easy access...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-31-11, 09:11 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,065
Posted By toobspunk

I like their idea of never being able to pass a...

I like their idea of never being able to pass a cyclist on the right, even when they are making a left turn...what blast that would be!
Forum: Southern California
05-07-11, 12:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 653
Posted By toobspunk

These streams of piss...you ride through them? I...

These streams of piss...you ride through them? I would absolutely refuse to ride over a stream of piss and have it fling up all over me from my wheel or from another riderz wheel.
But hey Beanz,...
Forum: Southern California
05-02-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 653
Posted By toobspunk

You don't need to go overboard child. You seem a...

You don't need to go overboard child. You seem a little to seriouz. :lol: Lighten up big guy.
Forum: Southern California
04-30-11, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 653
Posted By toobspunk

Funny, I commute SART daily and have NEVER seen...

Funny, I commute SART daily and have NEVER seen any streaming piss or even smelt any kind of defication.
Where do you see these things Beanz?

You know, they may not have a home, but that doesn't...
Forum: Southern California
04-29-11, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 653
Posted By toobspunk

not sure what it means, but it appears CalTrans...

not sure what it means, but it appears CalTrans has been going through doing work.

As always when they go through, they kick out the homeless population.
Without the homeless taking care of...
Forum: Southern California
02-22-11, 05:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,028
Posted By toobspunk

How can a driver with such an extensive driving...

How can a driver with such an extensive driving record, still have her license?
Forum: Southern California
01-15-11, 02:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,610
Posted By toobspunk

Something with those hills attracts side mirrors...

Something with those hills attracts side mirrors to my shoulder.
Forum: Southern California
01-04-11, 02:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 865
Posted By toobspunk

In the city of Orange, where the bum hangout is,...

In the city of Orange, where the bum hangout is, the homeless can go to certain churches and get a free bike voucher, good for $100 towards a bicycle at the Salvation Army. I have also seen a orange...
Forum: Southern California
12-07-10, 10:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,281
Posted By toobspunk

Has anyone actually tried to file a report with...

Has anyone actually tried to file a report with OPD(assuming this happened on the Orange side of Santiago Canyon)?
I have attempted to file reports on drivers in the city of Orange. I have yet to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-14-10, 05:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,267
Posted By toobspunk

The law states that here in California too. I...

The law states that here in California too. I have always told fixie kids, that if they get a ticket, fight it in court with the basis of the law...something along the lines of any seller of a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-26-10, 09:04 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,705
Posted By toobspunk

This happens all the time around here(Only in the...

This happens all the time around here(Only in the city of Orange, but happens about once a month). Except instead of using their PA, they usually use that ridiculously loud emergency horn. That...
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