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Forum: Northeast
12-28-22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,309
Posted By welshTerrier2

Thanks, rumrunn!!

I wonder whether they plan to pave that northern boundary road down to Sudbury Rd.

I was able to find a road biker who had a route that ran end-to-end on Winterberry. It looks like there's a...
Forum: Northeast
12-28-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 15,309
Posted By welshTerrier2

Ridable with a road bike?

Hi all. I haven't posted on bike forums in about 100 years. I couldn't believe my username was still active.

I'm looking for opinions about what routes through the Assabet River Refuge, if any,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-27-18, 06:08 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,586
Posted By welshTerrier2

Six-year Old Dies on East Bay MUP

Here’s a link to the article about this tragic accident: Officials to examine R.I. bike path safety after boy dies in crash - News - providencejournal.com - Providence, RI...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-18, 05:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,570
Posted By welshTerrier2

To get to the other side?

To get to the other side?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-18, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,064
Posted By welshTerrier2

Many things can cause knee pain such as bike fit,...

Many things can cause knee pain such as bike fit, riding style, terrain, over training, lack of flexibility and, as you mentioned, footwear.
As much of the discussion thus far has focused on...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-02-18, 05:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,614
Posted By welshTerrier2

Thank you for your deeply thoughtful and valuable...

Thank you for your deeply thoughtful and valuable contribution to the discussion. You may have just saved a life.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-02-18, 04:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,614
Posted By welshTerrier2

Just got an email about this today from Mass...

Just got an email about this today from Mass Bike. Those in Massachusetts who want to help lobby for the bill can visit: Advocacy - Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition (http://www.massbike.org/advocacy)...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-01-18, 12:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,614
Posted By welshTerrier2

You raise numerous good points here. First,...

You raise numerous good points here.

First, let's address the left-turning car yielding to oncoming traffic. I'll couple that with a driver who is still in the travel lane waiting for a parking...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-01-18, 10:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,614
Posted By welshTerrier2

I was hoping for some useful discussion on a...

I was hoping for some useful discussion on a proposal designed to save lives.

Most cars that break down are able to pull off to the side of the road and not remain in a travel lane. Yes, for the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-01-18, 07:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,614
Posted By welshTerrier2

Proposal: Stopped Vehicle Law

Many states have laws on the books that try to protect pedestrians and bicyclists from motor vehicle traffic. There are many different types of safety infrastructure components such as crosswalks,...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-18, 12:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,411
Posted By welshTerrier2

Sure, getting the "right" gear is important but I...

Sure, getting the "right" gear is important but I think that shouldn't be the main focus for what you're trying to do. I run a bike club that is roughly 60% women. Almost all our riders are over 60...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-15-18, 01:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,775
Posted By welshTerrier2

Of course, the right answer is that the most...

Of course, the right answer is that the most effective way to "fix" the traffic problem would be to eliminate the car lanes. Just sayin' ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-13-18, 09:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,775
Posted By welshTerrier2

Getting Serious about Eco-Cycling

We're only kidding ourselves if we truly believe that cycling as it exists today is going to have a major impact on climate change. Sure, we might encourage more people to ride. Sure, we might see a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-11-18, 03:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,427
Posted By welshTerrier2

Is that the Washington bike path? Can you provide...

Is that the Washington bike path? Can you provide more details? The Yelp reviews were pretty old but they were mediocre at best. Is there plenty of parking at the Cranston end? Is it well maintained?...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-11-18, 03:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,427
Posted By welshTerrier2

My bike club did the Blackstone path this past...

My bike club did the Blackstone path this past Saturday. I've never seen it so empty so that isn't really a good test case.

I'm in the process of planning a rail trail and I've been trying to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-18, 08:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,203
Posted By welshTerrier2

I've been using these bi-focal (readers)...

I've been using these bi-focal (readers) sunglasses for more than two years: https://www.readers.com/The-Lighthouse-Bifocal-Sun-Reader.html?on=Tortoise

They've been great and you can't beat the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-01-18, 04:22 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,920
Posted By welshTerrier2

Maybe this whole issue of where to ride in a...

Maybe this whole issue of where to ride in a shared lane should have its own thread and not be muddied with the cyclist's behavior in the OP's video.

A few points in response to your response to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-01-18, 01:41 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,920
Posted By welshTerrier2

No, I don't think the two videos are exactly the...

No, I don't think the two videos are exactly the same. In the first video, the guy was riding in the center of the lane (or even left of center - stop the video at the 1:14 mark) where a fairly...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-27-18, 09:06 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,920
Posted By welshTerrier2

Hi Jim. Happy to return the compliment!! ...

Hi Jim. Happy to return the compliment!!

Taking the lane 100% of the time because it is a sub-standard width fails to take a number of issues into account. Some hardcore types, like the guy in the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-26-18, 08:57 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,920
Posted By welshTerrier2

There's a whole lot wrong here. I'm not fond of...

There's a whole lot wrong here. I'm not fond of the cyclist's vigilantism. There's a role in some situations for civil disobedience but it's important for the cycling community to build goodwill and...
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-19-18, 04:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,703
Posted By welshTerrier2

Here's what Consumer Reports just said about...

Here's what Consumer Reports just said about mineral-based sunscreens (e.g. zinc, titanium):

"The authors say that over the years of Consumer Reports testing, sunscreens labeled "natural" or...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-16-18, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,928
Posted By welshTerrier2

The League of American Bicyclists offers its...

The League of American Bicyclists offers its members (bike clubs only?) a national insurance program that is really good and very inexpensive. You can read more about it here: ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-19-18, 02:35 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,561
Posted By welshTerrier2

I attended a webinar last night hosted by the...

I attended a webinar last night hosted by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). The league and those who participated in the discussion were highly supportive of e-bikes in general.

There is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-15-18, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,181
Posted By welshTerrier2

Tiers of cycling advocacy: infrastructure, laws,...

Tiers of cycling advocacy: infrastructure, laws, enforcement, education.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-13-18, 05:04 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,658
Posted By welshTerrier2

It was pretty difficult to tell whether the car...

It was pretty difficult to tell whether the car slowed down and had its brake lights come on much before the driver made his right turn. I couldn't notice any discernible reduction in speed or any...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-12-18, 11:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,901
Posted By welshTerrier2

Just because some states, like mine, allow...

Just because some states, like mine, allow cyclists to ride two abreast doesn't mean it's the best thing to do in all circumstances.

In my view, road users are a sort of community and those who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-25-18, 01:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,496
Posted By welshTerrier2

Why have you given up on becoming stronger? ...

Why have you given up on becoming stronger?

Perhaps it would help to explore ways of becoming more fit before you explore gearing changes. Sure, a lower gear ratio or a lighter bike would...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-23-18, 02:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,096
Posted By welshTerrier2

I always try to let statistics guide my actions. ...

I always try to let statistics guide my actions.

They used to have one of those public safety commercials to encourage drivers to wear their seatbelts. It claimed that 90% of car accidents...
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-13-18, 03:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,760
Posted By welshTerrier2

Well, it's not really a "senior" organization but...

Well, it's not really a "senior" organization but I thought it might help to let people here know about T-Mobile's Unlimited 55+ plan.

Two lines with unlimited talk, text and data for a total of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-26-18, 08:36 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 9,795
Posted By welshTerrier2

The truck driver had passed the cyclist shortly...

The truck driver had passed the cyclist shortly before initiating his wide ride turn. According to the American Truckers Association, drivers have a responsibility to "control" the road to their...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-24-18, 08:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,501
Posted By welshTerrier2

AFRAP - as far right as practicable (often...

AFRAP - as far right as practicable (often incorrectly interpreted as "as far right as possible")
PBL - protected bike lane
SRTS - safe routes to school
HAWK - high-intensity activated crosswalk...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-07-18, 06:27 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,202
Posted By welshTerrier2

So, your answer to the question "Do you have any...

So, your answer to the question "Do you have any hard evidence that bike lanes and/or protected bike lanes make cyclists less safe?" apparently is "NO, I have no hard evidence."

Instead, you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-05-18, 06:51 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,202
Posted By welshTerrier2

Has anyone here actually suggested that "cyclists...

Has anyone here actually suggested that "cyclists have to match motorist speed to mix well with them?"

"We have have [sic] found the enemy and they are us." Well, perhaps at least some of us.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-05-18, 01:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,202
Posted By welshTerrier2

Hadn't heard that term before. I always just...

Hadn't heard that term before. I always just called it "line of sight".

The short-sighted argument (pun intended) is that visibility is obscured therefore protected bike lanes aren't safe and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-05-18, 11:13 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,202
Posted By welshTerrier2

It's certainly true that each bike lane and path...

It's certainly true that each bike lane and path may have unique characteristics that need to be assessed. It's also important to consider the opinions of road users and do all you can to evaluate...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-05-18, 07:01 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,202
Posted By welshTerrier2

A bunch of points … First, just to...

A bunch of points …

First, just to clarify what the author of the linked article said: “I use and mostly appreciate protected bike lanes. But the way Chicago lays out its protected lanes sets...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-17, 09:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,627
Posted By welshTerrier2

Syncope or fainting (or almost fainting) can be...

Syncope or fainting (or almost fainting) can be caused by a variety of things. Without testing, it's impossible to be sure of the specific cause of your episode. Even then, the cause is very often...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-09-17, 09:30 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,202
Posted By welshTerrier2

Should cyclists pull off the road when mommie or...

Should cyclists pull off the road when mommie or daddy are driving by with children in the car? Should we pull off the road when a truck or one of those giant cement mixers approaches us from behind...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-06-17, 04:31 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,589
Posted By welshTerrier2

Excellent education campaign. I'm sorry to see...

Excellent education campaign. I'm sorry to see you're so skeptical that any of it is possible.

I was a presenter at a statewide trails conference this past Saturday and one of the other...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-06-17, 02:55 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,589
Posted By welshTerrier2

Even here on BF, among very experienced cyclists,...

Even here on BF, among very experienced cyclists, we get into debates about what "practicable" means or about what "impedes" means. As advocates, we should be pushing to change our laws to give...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-17, 10:33 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,317
Posted By welshTerrier2

I've been told that most sensors, at least in...

I've been told that most sensors, at least in Massachusetts, are triggered by magnets and not by weight. Bicycles often do not have a sufficient amount of metal on them to trigger the signals. This...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-17, 09:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,317
Posted By welshTerrier2

No. Single lane roundabouts with designs that...

No. Single lane roundabouts with designs that force cars to slow down to roughly 20 mph can often can be better than four-way intersections. Multi-lane roundabouts, at least in my view, are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-23-17, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,947
Posted By welshTerrier2

I started a group like this in Massachusetts and...

I started a group like this in Massachusetts and it's still growing like crazy after five years. It might be more energy than your sister cares to invest but why not start her own club? If there's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-17, 01:34 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 16,960
Posted By welshTerrier2

Red Lights – Laws or Just Suggestions? Bike...

Red Lights – Laws or Just Suggestions?
Bike Lanes in Door Zones – Are they kidding?
Wheels for Staircase Riding – Round or Square?
Multi-Use Paths – Great for Rookies or The End of Road Access...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-07-17, 02:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,100
Posted By welshTerrier2

I just read about an app you can get for your...

I just read about an app you can get for your phone called "Zello Walkie Talkie". No idea whether it's any good but maybe worth exploring.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-17, 09:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,296
Posted By welshTerrier2

I'll tell you what I don't "chase". I don't...

I'll tell you what I don't "chase". I don't chase miles. I don't chase avg speed. I don't come home after a joyous ride and say "I am not too happy" because I didn't achieve some pre-defined metric....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-02-17, 04:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,186
Posted By welshTerrier2

There's a great insurance program that is offered...

There's a great insurance program that is offered by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) for bike clubs. The insurance provides secondary medical coverage for those who are injured or have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-17, 06:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,646
Posted By welshTerrier2

So much of this depends on what kind of riding...

So much of this depends on what kind of riding you're doing. If you're just riding easy on a nice flat bike path, you're probably fine the way you are. If that's the case, just ride for awhile...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-17, 05:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,399
Posted By welshTerrier2

I run a bike club and would tell you that, if you...

I run a bike club and would tell you that, if you find the right group, there is no reason to be apprehensive. Within reason, we like to think that we're investing in people when they are close to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-22-17, 08:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,903
Posted By welshTerrier2

According to private traffic engineers I've been...

According to private traffic engineers I've been dealing with and also engineers and planners from MassDot (Massachusetts DOT), one lane roundabouts, if designed correctly, can offer two key...
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