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Forum: Commuting
01-12-21, 12:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,866
Posted By HoustonGal

BEHOLD: ...

BEHOLD:

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(I think the honey brown looks pretty nice with the blue frame)
Forum: Commuting
11-24-20, 08:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,866
Posted By HoustonGal

Yeah, the "stay at least a month" plan is the...

Yeah, the "stay at least a month" plan is the best we can do at the moment to try and keep the island population safe while still providing some kind of tourist income. U.S. tourists are welcome,...
Forum: Commuting
11-24-20, 08:21 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,866
Posted By HoustonGal

Oh, cool, thanks.

Oh, cool, thanks.
Forum: Commuting
11-23-20, 01:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,866
Posted By HoustonGal

You are so very right about that! I also got...

You are so very right about that! I also got lucky in that this bike was imported from Europe, where it seems they are way ahead of the North American market. It's absolutely perfect for the type of...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-20, 08:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,866
Posted By HoustonGal

Just a standard B17. It's already broken in, and...

Just a standard B17. It's already broken in, and my friend who has my Surly isn't riding at the moment due to injury, so I figured I might as well have it sent down here. I don't have an LBS that I...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-20, 09:21 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,866
Posted By HoustonGal

I seriously doubt anyone has read this thread in...

I seriously doubt anyone has read this thread in years, but I have an update: I am still here on Saba (which is COVID-free!) and I was seriously missing bike commuting but was also seriously...
Forum: Commuting
01-19-18, 12:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,866
Posted By HoustonGal

Well, I'm going there to teach, not study. :) But...

Well, I'm going there to teach, not study. :) But I definitely don't want to get to class all worn out.

After further consultation with a future colleague, I've decided that I'll be living in...
Forum: Commuting
12-16-17, 07:18 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,866
Posted By HoustonGal

Bingo.

Bingo.
Forum: Commuting
12-13-17, 10:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,866
Posted By HoustonGal

I'm not sure what gave you the impression that I...

I'm not sure what gave you the impression that I am not willing to adjust to an island lifestyle. And as far as a climb being "only" 250 meters.... it's not the height, it's the angle. I did bigger...
Forum: Commuting
12-13-17, 10:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,866
Posted By HoustonGal

First hand experience, how awesome! Thanks so...

First hand experience, how awesome! Thanks so much for your advice.

I'll be working in The Bottom, but not sure where I'll be living yet. Not planning on daily climbs from the airport. Right now...
Forum: Commuting
12-12-17, 04:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,866
Posted By HoustonGal

Considering this will be a car replacement (and...

Considering this will be a car replacement (and I'll be selling my car), I'm OK with a budget of $2-3,000. I don't need to go fast, I just need to climb with stuff, so I'll check out some utility...
Forum: Commuting
12-12-17, 04:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,866
Posted By HoustonGal

Hey now, I'm a middle aged woman who has been...

Hey now, I'm a middle aged woman who has been living in the land of no hills for 10 years. Cut me a little slack for being concerned about a potential 250 meter climb in just 3.1k :rolleyes:
...
Forum: Commuting
12-11-17, 03:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,866
Posted By HoustonGal

I'm moving to a (dormant) volcano! E-bike for hill climbs?

Hi everyone. My goodness, it's been years since I've posted here. I'm still commuting as much as I can in Houston, especially now that the weather has gotten better.

Anyhow, in a few months my...
Forum: Texas
04-24-15, 11:40 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,366
Posted By HoustonGal

That's a possibility, but there are usually nasty...

That's a possibility, but there are usually nasty scrub-filled ditches running perpendicular to those bayous. Pretty much impossible to cross unless you are geared for serious adventuring (and not a...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-15, 01:20 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,162
Posted By HoustonGal

Unfortunately cyclists don't have the luxury of...

Unfortunately cyclists don't have the luxury of steel cages and airbags when we are in a collision, so it seems very likely that injuries/accident are far worse on the cycling side. But it's a risk I...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-15, 01:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,536
Posted By HoustonGal

Agree with the "always have an escape plan"...

Agree with the "always have an escape plan" advice. Also keep in mind that sometimes multi-lane roads are better for commuting than busy single lane roads. You can take a lane for yourself and...
Forum: Texas
04-23-15, 12:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,366
Posted By HoustonGal

Ugh, I'm sorry - so close, yet so annoyingly far...

Ugh, I'm sorry - so close, yet so annoyingly far from a safe commuting route.

I'm an inner-looper, so I'm lucky! I ride from the Heights to the Med Center, though only on the days I really feel...
Forum: Texas
01-15-14, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,445
Posted By HoustonGal

Thanks for posting the photos. I wanted to go,...

Thanks for posting the photos. I wanted to go, but I was out of state.

I ride past her ghost bike every day I bike to work. :(
Forum: Texas
01-15-14, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,198
Posted By HoustonGal

If you find the right place, you CAN live...

If you find the right place, you CAN live car-free (or car "very light") in the city.

Are you dead set on staying close to the big parks on the west side? If not, I'd say watch Craigslist like a...
Forum: Texas
08-16-13, 05:27 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,013
Posted By HoustonGal

Actually, I'm an immunologist. I teach/do...

Actually, I'm an immunologist. I teach/do research at UT Houston Medical School. My husband is the geologist. Based on your location, I take it your wife is going to be working with one of the...
Forum: Texas
08-16-13, 01:35 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,013
Posted By HoustonGal

It's a big city - crime is everywhere. Our...

It's a big city - crime is everywhere. Our "welcome to Houston" party included our truck getting its back window smashed in (bet the thieves were disappointed when all they found were file boxes full...
Forum: Texas
08-14-13, 09:49 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,013
Posted By HoustonGal

Oh, I like Andy's too, but I liked them a lot...

Oh, I like Andy's too, but I liked them a lot less when they started using frozen instead of fresh hamburger patties. Betrayal!

In regards to recycling, the city is in the process of switching...
Forum: Texas
08-13-13, 10:06 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,013
Posted By HoustonGal

Oh my friend, are you ever in luck with Indian...

Oh my friend, are you ever in luck with Indian food. Go to the intersection of Hillcroft and US 59 and pick one. Endless strip malls filled with authentic, hole-in-the-wall restaurants. In...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-13, 12:50 PM
Replies: 456
Views: 66,080
Posted By HoustonGal

321860 Here's mine in our designated, covered,...

321860 Here's mine in our designated, covered, somewhat monitored bike parking lot. Must've been during a student break, the racks are empty!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-02-13, 12:30 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,655
Posted By HoustonGal

To clarify: Big pointy stick most likely salvaged...

To clarify: Big pointy stick most likely salvaged from the edge of the bayou. Looks like it might have been a part of a picket fence. Not a walking stick.

And no, the guy was not jogging with...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-02-13, 10:54 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,655
Posted By HoustonGal

A man on the MUP, carrying a big stick...

I was on foot, walking my German shepherd and as we got close, I reassured him that my beast wouldn't attack him. His reply: "It's not the dogs I'm afraid of! It's all the $%^ cyclists! This keeps...
Forum: Texas
05-02-13, 10:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,116
Posted By HoustonGal

I assume your wife is looking to work for Exxon?...

I assume your wife is looking to work for Exxon? :)

Can't speak for the Woodlands, but commuting within the 610 loop is pretty easy to do. The city has really put a lot of work into the bayou and...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-13, 12:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,123
Posted By HoustonGal

Aw, I want to know how it went! How was it? ...

Aw, I want to know how it went! How was it?

I've been commuting through various parts of Houston for nearly 6 years now. As my user name would suggest, I am a female as well. Honestly, I've never...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-12, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 713
Posted By HoustonGal

Can't add too much to the very good replies...

Can't add too much to the very good replies already posted, but I suspect that your instinct is correct - you should be able to safely commute. I don't know what your definition of "rough" is,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-23-12, 03:02 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,873
Posted By HoustonGal

Well, this is kind of a good point. We can argue...

Well, this is kind of a good point. We can argue that all the ladies need to boost their confidence and get up the courage to get out there and ride. But how on Earth did we get to the point where...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-21-12, 05:37 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,873
Posted By HoustonGal

Do you and your friends realize that many, if not...

Do you and your friends realize that many, if not all, places in the US have recreational sports leagues? Sports leagues that include women's or co-ed teams?

My female teammates (to add to my...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-21-12, 01:19 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,873
Posted By HoustonGal

Wow. I think that part of getting women to...

Wow. I think that part of getting women to participate in bike culture should be re-thinking our assumption that we'll get harassed every time we ride a bike in public.

I'm not saying it never...
Forum: Texas
10-20-11, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,336
Posted By HoustonGal

I've noticed that over the past year, Metro has...

I've noticed that over the past year, Metro has removed the sideways facing fold up seating on the light rail. Now there's just standing room/space meant for wheelchairs, bikes, and strollers. WAY...
Forum: Texas
01-18-11, 04:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,538
Posted By HoustonGal

I disagree. There ARE sidewalks in some of the...

I disagree. There ARE sidewalks in some of the "hip and cool" neighborhoods. Mine is one of them. Your definition of hip and cool may vary, however, which is, well, cool.

(I went back and read...
Forum: Texas
12-14-10, 03:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,538
Posted By HoustonGal

I am totally cracking up at the idea that...

I am totally cracking up at the idea that assistant professor starting salaries are generous. I'm an assistant professor, and let me tell you, we don't stay in academia for the money! But you can...
Forum: Commuting
11-09-10, 04:07 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,358
Posted By HoustonGal

Love my dynohub powered lights. Especially the...

Love my dynohub powered lights. Especially the front. I use a Planet Bike Superflash on the rear rack as well, since the Lumotec rear light doesn't blink.

Frankly, I think the hub resistance...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-10, 11:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,121
Posted By HoustonGal

The Houston bus racks have a spring-loaded arm...

The Houston bus racks have a spring-loaded arm that reaches out and over the front wheel. I position it right in front of where the fender ends, and my bike is fine.

I recommend telling the...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-10, 01:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,300
Posted By HoustonGal

This is awesome. I am dying of laughter. ...

This is awesome. I am dying of laughter.

Oddly enough, I just read a thread on the horse boards describing a collision between a roadie and a horse and rider on a twisty downhill road. It...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-10, 12:37 PM
Replies: 305
Views: 11,609
Posted By HoustonGal

On the commute? Always. A quick ride around the...

On the commute? Always. A quick ride around the block, not always. The ride around the block trips are usually slow and traffic-less enough that I feel OK without the brain bucket.

I know it's...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-10, 11:46 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 8,773
Posted By HoustonGal

Yes! This! I definitely see commuting as an...

Yes! This! I definitely see commuting as an easy way to work in daily exercise and stress relief. I'm terrible about making time for the gym, but I have to go to work and I have to get home,...
Forum: Commuting
05-17-10, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 702
Posted By HoustonGal

Ooh, totally agree. The wicking stuff is great...

Ooh, totally agree. The wicking stuff is great for exercise, but you need to change for work.

It really does start to stink, even after multiple washings. Which is why I usually just use the...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-10, 03:01 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 8,773
Posted By HoustonGal

Assistant Professor. I do some basic cell...

Assistant Professor. I do some basic cell biology research (T cell immunology, mostly), supervise the lab, and I teach graduate students and medical students.
Forum: Commuting
04-28-10, 11:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,027
Posted By HoustonGal

ARGH! Commuted with low-spoke count wheels. ...

ARGH!

Commuted with low-spoke count wheels. Still have nightmares. Two separate instances of broken spokes on the rear wheel, and since Shimano had discontinued that model - could NOT get a...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-10, 11:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,665
Posted By HoustonGal

I have an Arkel Bug that I attach to a Soma Deco...

I have an Arkel Bug that I attach to a Soma Deco rack on my Crosscheck. It was pricey, but it's a very solid pannier. I haven't had any issues with it slipping around.

I think the biggest factor...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-10, 02:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,815
Posted By HoustonGal

I wrapped electrical tape around the part of the...

I wrapped electrical tape around the part of the top tube that rests against the bike rack at work. Then I put teeny little bumper stickers from local coffee shops and breweries over the tape. When...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-10, 02:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,105
Posted By HoustonGal

Ooh boy, I have stories.... I've seen a dude...

Ooh boy, I have stories....

I've seen a dude pass out (OD) in the middle of the aisle. Bus driver just called for help and sat there.

Saw an old guy get robbed on the bus 6 blocks from my...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-10, 02:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,779
Posted By HoustonGal

If you really want the integrated lights, maybe...

If you really want the integrated lights, maybe just pay to have a custom wheel built with a dynohub? I'm guessing that will run $200-300?
Forum: Commuting
04-20-10, 02:10 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,880
Posted By HoustonGal

Oh, I think athletic, strong women are far more...

Oh, I think athletic, strong women are far more appreciated now. Thank Title IX for a big part of that.

(edited to add - there is definitely a bias towards "feminine" athletic, though. Tiny...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-10, 10:59 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,880
Posted By HoustonGal

This is an important observation, I think. I...

This is an important observation, I think.

I am definitely less image-conscious than a lot of women. Probably due to the fact that I've worked in a male-dominated field for years, and I've always...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-10, 10:48 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,880
Posted By HoustonGal

Well, I'm the only one in my social circle who...

Well, I'm the only one in my social circle who commutes, and I seem to get mostly positive comments, admiration, and the occasional "Are you NUTS?" comment.

As my user name would suggest, I...
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