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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-31-15, 06:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,967
Posted By Chris516

Finally. I was living in Duluth a decade...

Finally. I was living in Duluth a decade ago(Nov.'02-Jan.'07). Their biking infrastructure was not like this video. Necessarily. There is the covered bridge for cyclists' and pedestrians that...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-31-15, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,030
Posted By Chris516

So, They better give a turkey then.

So, They better give a turkey then.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-31-15, 06:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 955
Posted By Chris516

Was the riding of a bike to cross the border, to...

Was the riding of a bike to cross the border, to pass by the border guards? Or was it not a problem for people to do that before drugs became such a 'hot commodity'?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-31-15, 05:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,030
Posted By Chris516

Your intentions are definitely commendable. The...

Your intentions are definitely commendable. The problem is. Some drivers don't give a turkey. They could care less about a 'good samaritan' on a bike. Sometimes, It makes me emotionally wish I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-30-15, 03:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,111
Posted By Chris516

This is more than sad. It is criminal. But the...

This is more than sad. It is criminal. But the ICBC doesn't care. I know it sounds opportunistic. But since the ICBC didn't find the driver at fault for crossing the line and killing the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-29-15, 08:13 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 10,862
Posted By Chris516

A bike running a red, won't do much damage to a...

A bike running a red, won't do much damage to a car. But a car doesn't need to run a red to damage a bike.

He had a good list:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-29-15, 06:16 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 10,862
Posted By Chris516

Bring a shovel with you. So someone can scrape...

Bring a shovel with you. So someone can scrape your carcass off the road.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-29-15, 04:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,448
Posted By Chris516

I could care less about angry motorists honking...

I could care less about angry motorists honking at me. They can swallow my gas. They can have their gas and eat it too.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-28-15, 05:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,914
Posted By Chris516

That goes without saying.

That goes without saying.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-27-15, 11:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 864
Posted By Chris516

Wow Even though it was 30+yrs. ago. I lived...

Wow

Even though it was 30+yrs. ago. I lived in Brattleboro, near the music center. Back then, one could commute however they wanted to, and not have to worry about their safety. Times have...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-27-15, 11:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,437
Posted By Chris516

Don't run either.

Don't run either.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-27-15, 01:00 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,927
Posted By Chris516

While I like the fact that the motorist even took...

While I like the fact that the motorist even took the time to make the suggestion. The Dollar Store? Even dumpy Walmart is better than the Dollar Store.

He must have been hit hard where it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-26-15, 12:04 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,927
Posted By Chris516

Say something. Who cares if it ticks him off. ...

Say something. Who cares if it ticks him off. You are caring about another cyclist. They should be grateful. Otherwise, They should be handing you a shovel. To scrape their carcass off the road...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-25-15, 07:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,093
Posted By Chris516

I agree 100%

I agree 100%
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-24-15, 02:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,965
Posted By Chris516

The only way a bi-directional bike lane would...

The only way a bi-directional bike lane would work. Is if it is segregated from the main flow of traffic by concrete. Otherwise, One bike lane, on each side of the road, and not in the 'door zone'.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-23-15, 05:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,322
Posted By Chris516

Or..... Ja Herr creep!!(German)

Or.....

Ja Herr creep!!(German)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-23-15, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 795
Posted By Chris516

I updated Chrome, and the usual updates for my...

I updated Chrome, and the usual updates for my Edge 500. Like you mentioned, GE works on my Edge 500.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-23-15, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 795
Posted By Chris516

Angry Garmin Communicator Plugin

If anyone uses a Garmin bike computer and Google Chrome as their web browser. That seemingly will no longer sync the data to Garmin's website. Here is the reason why:

04/27/2015
The Garmin...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-23-15, 11:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 986
Posted By Chris516

The bike rider you encountered was certainly...

The bike rider you encountered was certainly taking a lot of risks for nighttime riding. To say nothing of street lights not illuminating every bad spot in the road.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-22-15, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By Chris516

The more 'garbage' the auto-makers put in their...

The more 'garbage' the auto-makers put in their 'vehicles'. The more that a vehicle(even commercial trucks) will operate like airplanes. Even with something similar to TCAS(Total Collision...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-21-15, 08:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,475
Posted By Chris516

You can also choose, or not choose, to ride on a...

You can also choose, or not choose, to ride on a MUP.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-20-15, 07:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 30,006
Posted By Chris516

I went to my locale Performance location...

I went to my locale Performance location yesterday to casually(need is not pressing at the moment) look at some bike helmets w/ n' w/o MIPS. The helmets w/ MIPS, didn't seem any better. Than those...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-19-15, 07:08 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,223
Posted By Chris516

Malarkey you say. Have you ever seen a uniformed...

Malarkey you say. Have you ever seen a uniformed officer come to a department/precinct, in their uniform and police cruiser? That had not started their 'shift'? But was already in their police...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-19-15, 06:25 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,206
Posted By Chris516

[/QUOTE] I agree with both here. Sometimes I...

[/QUOTE]
I agree with both here. Sometimes I have been stuck in traffic and I will be sharing the lane with a motorcyclist. While waiting for the traffic to progress forward. I will see the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-19-15, 08:11 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,206
Posted By Chris516

YIKES!!!! Sharks in a community pool, or in...

YIKES!!!! Sharks in a community pool, or in personal pool, lol:roflmao: (you didn't say what kind of water)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-18-15, 03:15 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,223
Posted By Chris516

Regardless of the off-duty officer's temperament,...

Regardless of the off-duty officer's temperament, morality, judgment, or restraint. Off-duty officers' don't carry a pair of handcuffs. Which makes me wonder if the 'said' officer. Was actually an...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-16-15, 11:11 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,223
Posted By Chris516

While I get the evidence. I don't react 'in the...

While I get the evidence. I don't react 'in the moment'. Except for the occasional WHAT!!!!. I don't have the time, on the road. For a long drawn out discussion about the driver's errant,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-16-15, 09:50 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 10,223
Posted By Chris516

It is situations like this. That makes me glad I...

It is situations like this. That makes me glad I asked my parents' for, and was presented with, a GoPro Hero 4 Silver. For my birthday back in May.

While I understand why he hit the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-16-15, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,119
Posted By Chris516

I hope the cyclist recovers from his injuries,...

I hope the cyclist recovers from his injuries, and the perp is caught.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-16-15, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 854
Posted By Chris516

Take a look at my response. It is #17...

Take a look at my response. It is #17 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=17) in this thread:...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
10-15-15, 09:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,920
Posted By Chris516

[/QUOTE] 1. Yes. #1...

[/QUOTE]

1. Yes. #1 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) : The old lady wasn't paying attention; #2 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=2)...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-15-15, 06:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,598
Posted By Chris516

Is Copenhagen or Oslo just as bad?

Is Copenhagen or Oslo just as bad?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-15-15, 05:43 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,598
Posted By Chris516

I would expect that attitude of motorists' in the...

I would expect that attitude of motorists' in the U.S.. Since this is in Stockholm(Sweden). It is even more disgusting, and appalling!!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-14-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,365
Posted By Chris516

Wrong link, my mistake. But I am glad she was...

Wrong link, my mistake. But I am glad she was convicted.

That was not my intention. I meant to post the one I was told about. When I talk to the friend that told me about it, later today, I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-14-15, 10:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,365
Posted By Chris516

Another cycling fatality

Drunk Driving Accident Kills Tucson Cyclist - Tucson News Now (http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/5761116/drunk-driving-accident-kills-tucson-cyclist)

"December is already off to a deadly start...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-13-15, 12:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By Chris516

Interesting:)

Interesting:)
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-13-15, 09:40 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,474
Posted By Chris516

The only responsibility, I would think. Is...

The only responsibility, I would think. Is potentially repetitive alterations in lane position. But as for a motorist being angry. That is their problem. Not mine. Because, Taking the lane, is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-12-15, 11:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 851
Posted By Chris516

That effort, is semi-subjective. Those confined...

That effort, is semi-subjective. Those confined to a wheelchair or walker, still need to go on the bus. Because I think they would not be able to use a recumbent bike. Even if it was adapted for...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-12-15, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,024
Posted By Chris516

Jaywalkers:notamused: I nearly hit two today on...

Jaywalkers:notamused: I nearly hit two today on my ride to the pharmacy. They were lucky I wasn't in a motorized vehicle.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-12-15, 10:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,528
Posted By Chris516

Neither the cyclist, nor the pregnant woman was...

Neither the cyclist, nor the pregnant woman was the salt of the earth in this incident. Sounds like they would be perfect for each other. Don't hit a pregnant woman(even a woman shouldn't hit a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-12-15, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3,929
Views: 476,231
Posted By Chris516

I use a helmet so I don't get another TBI. But...

I use a helmet so I don't get another TBI. But the first one was due to brain operations connected to a (congenital)brain aneurysm, and (congenital)hydrocephalus.

Agreed
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-11-15, 12:40 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,685
Posted By Chris516

[/QUOTE] :thumb:

[/QUOTE]
:thumb:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-11-15, 12:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,528
Posted By Chris516

Cyclists' like him are a collosal embarrassment. ...

Cyclists' like him are a collosal embarrassment. Regardless of the locale.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-11-15, 12:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,521
Posted By Chris516

OTOH, pedestrians have ROW(Right-Of-Way). ...

OTOH, pedestrians have ROW(Right-Of-Way).

OTOH, pedestrians still need to be aware of ROR(Right On Red) vehicular traffic.

From your details. It sounds like they had the walk sign. So, They...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-11-15, 05:20 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,474
Posted By Chris516

Ignorant motorists', who could care less about a...

Ignorant motorists', who could care less about a cyclists' well-being, when passing them. Is only the first part of it. The second part, is actually in deference to the motorist. By my taking the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-11-15, 04:17 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,685
Posted By Chris516

On the stop sign, sounds like you will definitely...

On the stop sign, sounds like you will definitely be fined on that. In terms of not understanding what the officer was saying. That you will have to prove.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-10-15, 09:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,323
Posted By Chris516

The OP should go to a reputable LBS to get bike...

The OP should go to a reputable LBS to get bike components. Apart from Bike Nashbar, stay away from making online purchases for bike components.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-10-15, 08:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,142
Posted By Chris516

I don't, but do, let it go. The most I do is say...

I don't, but do, let it go. The most I do is say 'WHAT!!!! and keep going.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-10-15, 04:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,323
Posted By Chris516

I have had the same frame since I bought my...

I have had the same frame since I bought my Specialized Allez Triple in 2003. Sure there was a recall in 2012. But that was nine years after I bought my bike and it didn't concern my model or year...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-10-15, 01:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,474
Posted By Chris516

I don't have a fear of angering a motorist. I...

I don't have a fear of angering a motorist. I could care less about their anger. I challenge you to define 'extreme' in this case. Because, What is extreme to you. Is a safety maneuver on my part.
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