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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-13-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 187
Posted By PaulH

Off to work!

Our office has now entered a hybrid state in which commuting is partial and often optional. First commute post Covid! Once again, I rode the hairy spiral ramp up and down the Case Bridge (amazingly,...
Forum: Pills and Ills
02-27-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,093
Posted By PaulH

I have the Vivity. Great vision near,...

I have the Vivity. Great vision near, intermediate, and far. The only problem is that I have to wear glasses at night for distant vision. After 50 plus years with contacts, I'd forgotten how much...
Forum: Commuting
02-23-24, 08:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 666
Posted By PaulH

Here's a tip -- in summer, wear a short sleeve...

Here's a tip -- in summer, wear a short sleeve dress shirt and roll (not fold) your jacket. If you are wearing slacks and a sport jacket, you can leave your jacket at the office and ride without it.
Forum: Commuting
02-21-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 666
Posted By PaulH

Hard for me to imagine cycling when not wearing a...

Hard for me to imagine cycling when not wearing a suit. Remember that a bicycle can be an exercise device or an exercise prevention device. Travel around 8-10 mph and it is far easier than walking.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-01-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,698
Posted By PaulH

Yes, Lunch break at Kong Dog, a Korean corndog...

Yes, Lunch break at Kong Dog, a Korean corndog place. So warm I did not need to wear gloves.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-05-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,727
Posted By PaulH

Shortage of car parking,

Shortage of car parking,
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-23, 07:24 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,262
Posted By PaulH

Given that our office is still on 100% telework,...

Given that our office is still on 100% telework, my riding is a fraction of what it was. Still, there are several trips a week for lunch at cafes and shopping. Looking forward to commuting again.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 9,171
Posted By PaulH

At 76, I think of myself as a thirty year old...

At 76, I think of myself as a thirty year old with a terminal illness that will probably kill me in ten years. Ambitious enough to worry about being too aggressive and getting into trouble at work....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-03-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,339
Posted By PaulH

First of all, I dislike the phrase, "casual...

First of all, I dislike the phrase, "casual cyclist." Would you like to go for a drive with a casual motorist or a flight with a casual pilot? "Casual" has some unfortunate connotations. Aside from...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-23-23, 06:07 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 5,262
Posted By PaulH

We are still on remote work so I am riding much...

We are still on remote work so I am riding much less than I used to. However, I'm enjoying short rides to cafes for lunch as well as shopping. I do miss the sunrises over the Potomac River.
Forum: Commuting
09-24-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,649
Posted By PaulH

The thing is, a bike need not be an exercise...

The thing is, a bike need not be an exercise machine, although that is the message that our culture provides, A bike can also be a labor saving device. We can use a bike to arrive at our destination...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-23, 03:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,254
Posted By PaulH

A bicycle will get you home when a car cannot.

A bicycle will get you home when a car cannot.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-28-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,185
Posted By PaulH

Studded snow tires, and winter clothing.

Studded snow tires, and winter clothing.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,458
Posted By PaulH

I ride what most of the world would consider a...

I ride what most of the world would consider a "normal" bike -- a German upright commuter with chainguard, lights, fenders and so on. Many people ride road bikes instead basically because they go...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-23, 05:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,348
Posted By PaulH

For me biking saves time. I have an alternative...

For me biking saves time. I have an alternative to driving around the block waiting for a parking space or having to walk. During the winter, it often gets me out of shoveling snow because I just use...
Forum: Commuting
06-26-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,905
Posted By PaulH

For me, it went like this: Reason for bike...

For me, it went like this:
Reason for bike commuting-- lack of parking
Reasons not to bike commute -- given the above, there were no conceivable reasons not to.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-23-23, 03:29 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,609
Posted By PaulH

Back when I was commuting a 25 mile round trip...

Back when I was commuting a 25 mile round trip every day, my average speed was about 10 mph -- 1:20 from home to office and 1:10 from office to home.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-03-23, 06:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,344
Posted By PaulH

For me, 67 miles would be too far to drive, let...

For me, 67 miles would be too far to drive, let alone bike.
Forum: Commuting
06-01-23, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,641
Posted By PaulH

Cycling requires less energy than walking and the...

Cycling requires less energy than walking and the breeze cools one off. No way I would walk. A temperature of 88 degrees is much less than what is common during a Washington, DC summer, and it is far...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-23, 06:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 673
Posted By PaulH

By far, most of my trips are by bicycle. Bike is...

By far, most of my trips are by bicycle. Bike is for utility; car is for fun.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-23, 07:33 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,407
Posted By PaulH

Ah, yes. Memories of riding down the steep hill...

Ah, yes. Memories of riding down the steep hill on 15th Street NE in Seattle in the rain (constant from November to March). One had to apply the brakes periodically to keep them dry enough to slow or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-23, 03:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,734
Posted By PaulH

I bought my Brooks for durability. I was...

I bought my Brooks for durability. I was commuting every weekday, doing about 6,000 miles per year. Saddles did not last long. The comfort was a benefit I had not expected, but was glad to discover....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,552
Posted By PaulH

Neos overshoes. Quick to put on, quick to take...

Neos overshoes. Quick to put on, quick to take off, dry when you are rising.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-29-23, 07:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,896
Posted By PaulH

I'm a transportation biker and don't use bikes...

I'm a transportation biker and don't use bikes for anything else. I ride because car parking is scarce and inconvenient here in the DC area. Back in grad school, I decided that bikes were practical...
Forum: Pills and Ills
01-27-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,329
Posted By PaulH

Just got it done. Last operation was this...

Just got it done. Last operation was this week.There is so much more to vision than just acuity. I continue to be delighted and amazed by the result. Contrast is much better and the colors are really...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-17-23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,221
Posted By PaulH

I started cycling only because of the shortage of...

I started cycling only because of the shortage of places to park my car. I can hop on the bike ride to the destination, and find some place to lock it, often not a bike rack, right near the door....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,821
Posted By PaulH

When I'm riding on ice or snow, I never touch my...

When I'm riding on ice or snow, I never touch my front brake. This has worked well for me in 60 years of winter cycling. In contrast, weight transfer allows the front brake to do almost all of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,307
Posted By PaulH

I gave up on derailleurs over twenty years ago....

I gave up on derailleurs over twenty years ago. Bad idea. One of the worst things that happened to cycling, along with rim brakes.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-15-23, 08:26 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,221
Posted By PaulH

If there is no bike rack, drive. If there are no...

If there is no bike rack, drive. If there are no parking spaces for cars, use the Internet. If enough people will do this the offending businesses will disappear.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 27,115
Views: 3,114,698
Posted By PaulH

Studded tires are awesome! One of the reasons why...

Studded tires are awesome! One of the reasons why bikes are better than cars in the winter.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-15-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,307
Posted By PaulH

Chainguard. Don't buy a bike that lacks one.

Chainguard. Don't buy a bike that lacks one.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-14-23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,051
Posted By PaulH

These reports of ebikes are interesting, because...

These reports of ebikes are interesting, because in the Washington DC area, the only ones I see are the rental ones from Capital Bikeshare. The few ebikers I see behave well. They go about as fast...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-23, 02:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,397
Posted By PaulH

In my experience, the harm wrought by road salt...

In my experience, the harm wrought by road salt on bikes is nothing compared to what it does to cars. However, the combination of salt and sand will wear out wheel rims in one season. The solution is...
Forum: Commuting
12-31-22, 03:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,077
Posted By PaulH

I'll start with my basic office clothing -- suit...

I'll start with my basic office clothing -- suit and tie. In the summer, it's a short sleeve dress shirt and I roll the coat and put it in a pannier. In much of fall and spring, the standard office...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-11-22, 12:24 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 30,844
Posted By PaulH

Always, in a a car or on a bike. Still...

Always, in a a car or on a bike. Still uncomfortable with right on red.
Forum: Commuting
11-14-22, 06:55 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,693
Posted By PaulH

Making first tracks in the morning, especially...

Making first tracks in the morning, especially the first snowfall of the winter.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-02-22, 06:54 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,664
Posted By PaulH

Just ride normally. I'm amazed at people who...

Just ride normally. I'm amazed at people who drive their cars over wet, salted roads. Do they love corrosion?
Gym class is for school kids.
Cycling is not a sport; it is transportation.
One of the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-25-22, 06:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,898
Posted By PaulH

I average about 10 mph.

I average about 10 mph.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-22, 06:06 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,195
Posted By PaulH

Used to commute every day, regardless of weather....

Used to commute every day, regardless of weather. My office switched to remote work during COVID. Now, I have much less need to ride. A few lunch or shopping trips a week is all I do,
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-10-22, 06:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,092
Posted By PaulH

The reason that I bike is that I am too lazy to...

The reason that I bike is that I am too lazy to walk or drive.
Forum: Commuting
09-24-22, 03:23 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,683
Posted By PaulH

To return to the original poster's question, I...

To return to the original poster's question, I agree that it is astounding that people will walk 30 minutes to work, when using a bike would be faster. less tiring, and less sweaty. I think one...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-22, 10:34 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,649
Posted By PaulH

Twenty years of experience commuting in normal...

Twenty years of experience commuting in normal office clothing here, brought to a possible end by forced telework. My commute was 25 miles round trip for part of that time. I think that the "semi...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-22, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6,218
Views: 559,247
Posted By PaulH

Three mile round trip top the beach and back.

Three mile round trip top the beach and back.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-22-22, 01:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,864
Posted By PaulH

Years ago, I visited a friend in Kansas and she...

Years ago, I visited a friend in Kansas and she took me to a Walmart because it was an example of local culture. I told her it was fascinating, but it would never catch on back East because people...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-22, 06:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,204
Posted By PaulH

Dynamo. Batteries are so 1800.

Dynamo. Batteries are so 1800.
Forum: Commuting
12-19-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,267
Posted By PaulH

My immediate reaction was that a 50 mile round...

My immediate reaction was that a 50 mile round trip commute is too far to drive. I went for years riding a 25 mile roundtrip every day,. I loved it, but it was two hours plus out of my life every day.
Forum: Commuting
12-05-21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,504
Posted By PaulH

I use Mr. Tuffy liners with my Marathon Plus....

I use Mr. Tuffy liners with my Marathon Plus. This essentially eliminates flats.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-21, 08:14 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,491
Posted By PaulH

Lack of parking spaces.

Lack of parking spaces.
Forum: Commuting
10-19-21, 06:06 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,520
Posted By PaulH

Absolutely! Furthermore, shoot down 4 more and...

Absolutely! Furthermore, shoot down 4 more and you are an ace.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-21, 07:48 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,815
Posted By PaulH

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