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Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-27-23, 10:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 556
Posted By maallyn

Resource For Bellingham, Washington

Folks:

I have put together a resource for bicycling in the Bellingham, Washington area. Myself and Robert Ashworth have been doing a lot of bicycling in our area.

Here is the link:
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-11-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 727
Posted By maallyn

Bicycle Tour Of Bellingham's Interurban Trail

Folks:

I have created a video tour of Bellingham's Interurban Trail, showing how to navigate the missing link that is not properly signed.

Bellingham Bicycling Videos...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-22, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By maallyn

Deleted video. It had a bad booboo (mistake).

Deleted video. It had a bad booboo (mistake).
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 584
Posted By maallyn

Safety Issue In Bellingham, Washington

Deleted Video. It was incorrect.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-13-22, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 890
Posted By maallyn

Bicycle Tour Of Five Bellingham Parks

Folks:

I just completed a project to make a video of myself riding my bicycle to five different parks in Bellingham, Washington. They are Boulevard Park, Marine Park, Fairhaven Park, Woodstock...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-04-22, 07:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 582
Posted By maallyn

Two New Bicycle Bellingham Videos Including a Safety Issue

Folks:

I have posted two new videos for bicycling in Bellingham, Washington. One of them is for a tour through downtown to the new parks on the former Georgia Pacific site on the waterfront as...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-24-21, 03:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 354
Posted By maallyn

Red face Unique Bicycle Tail Light Sculpture

This will ensure that you will be seen on the road and remembered!

My recently finished bicycle tail light (https://vimeo.com/638187127)
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-23-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,019
Posted By maallyn

Showing Off A New Bicycle Light!

Folks:

It's finished. Yes, it's incredibly heavy and it's very fragile. But it lets me be seen on the road!

A special bicycle tail light (https://vimeo.com/638187127)
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-16-21, 10:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,913
Posted By maallyn

That's why I am not using blue in any of the...

That's why I am not using blue in any of the crystals. The closest is the cyan crystals on the top. I have seen a bicycle totally lit in blue, so I am hoping I am not the one sticking out in this...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-16-21, 02:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,913
Posted By maallyn

My new tail light sculpture

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/732x594/sculpture_9e3bd4f938034a12b0d19bd219da37ee62d93172.jpg
This is a sculpture that will be mounted on the back of my bicycle to add to my...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-08-21, 10:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,268
Posted By maallyn

Suggestion for a possible solution to the Meridian and I-5 Mess in Bellingham

Folks:

I have a possible solution to the narrow sidewalks on Meridian under I-5 in Bellingham:
https://vimeo.com/620187690
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-04-21, 10:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,522
Posted By maallyn

For those of you who are not familiar with this...

For those of you who are not familiar with this bad intersection; I have a video about that intersection.

Mark
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-04-21, 09:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,522
Posted By maallyn

This is a very dangerous road. There is not...

This is a very dangerous road. There is not enough room on that sidewalk for a pedestrian to walk past someone coming the opposite direction on a wheelchair or motorized wheelchair. The road is too...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-03-21, 09:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,522
Posted By maallyn

Good suggestion! Thank you. I am planning to push...

Good suggestion! Thank you. I am planning to push out a revised video incorporating your suggestion along with some others. Vimeo allows me to replace a video but keep the same link. Youtube changes...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-02-21, 09:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,522
Posted By maallyn

Idea for improving bicycle facilities under freeway overpass

Folks:
We have a situation here in Bellingham, Washington where the underpass under a freeway is too narrow.
I have come up with an idea that could resolve this issue.
I wish to share this with...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-11-20, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,294
Posted By maallyn

It was a conversation with someone whom I thought...

It was a conversation with someone whom I thought was a member at the time. This was in the end of the 1990's. Apparently the club and the Seattle Police department worked on the project together to...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
11-09-20, 10:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,294
Posted By maallyn

Bicycle Police & Cascade Bicycle Club

Folks:

I have been hearing rumors that it was the Cascade Bicycle Club in Seattle that pioneered, along with the Seattle Police, the use of bicycles by the police.

Do any of you know if this is...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-19-20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 520
Posted By maallyn

Biking Bellingham's Parks and talking about AIDS and COVID-19

Hello folks:

I have just completed a very challenging project, which is
a video to talk about the differences and similarities between
the AIDS and the COVID-19 pandemics in terms of the medical...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-12-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 921
Posted By maallyn

Light Art Museum On A Bicycle

This is a video tour of the light art museum on a bicycle that I rode in Portland before nearly getting into a bad crash!

Enjoy!

https://vimeo.com/417710320

Mark Allyn
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-30-20, 11:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 512
Posted By maallyn

Bellingham Bicycle Social Distancing

This is s little video I did while riding aimlessly around Bellingham, Washington on a nice Thursday and a nice Saturday to compare social distancing among peds and bicyclists in our parks an roads
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-28-20, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,890
Posted By maallyn

A few bicycles out and about here in Bellingham....

A few bicycles out and about here in Bellingham. Physical distancing seems to be well kept. I have seen Bellingham Police remind folks to maintain physical distancing a very few times. Perhaps fewer...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-28-20, 06:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,192
Posted By maallyn

Folks; I just did a video on what's happening...

Folks;
I just did a video on what's happening to a few parks in Bellingham, Washington. Basically, physical distancing seems to be well followed. City parks are open, but playground and covered...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-09-20, 09:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,519
Posted By maallyn

Be Careful With Traffic Pushbuttons

Folks:
You might want to be careful with the traffic signal pushbuttons. They can be a source for the virus as virus can survive on some metals for up to 3 days.
I did a little project to make a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-17-19, 10:31 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,408
Posted By maallyn

Thank you all!

Folks:

Sorry for being invisible for a long time. Some serious stuff came up and I did let things slide. I am happy, though, in seeing what alternatives are out there and what may be coming down...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
10-20-19, 11:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 475
Posted By maallyn

New Bicycle Lane On Chestnut In Bellingham

Folks:

This is actually two vids in one. First part is about the new bicycle lane on Roeder and Chestnut in Bellingham; the 2nd part is about the demise of our TV Station in Bellingham.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-19, 10:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,408
Posted By maallyn

What Work Is Being Done For Serious Non Pneumatic Tires?

Folks:

I know all about the junk air-less tires that have come and gone over the years.

I also know about the goo tube that are 'supposed' to self heal when punctured.

What I am curious...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-19, 03:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,048
Posted By maallyn

Is This A Reasonable Forum For New Technology Discussions?

Folks:

I would like to discuss some topics pertaining to technology in bicycling. They are not advertising nor pushing products, but expressing ideas.

Respectfully,

Mark Allyn
Bellingham,...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
09-06-19, 09:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 924
Posted By maallyn

Bicycling From Fairhaven to Lake Padden Park in Bellingham

Folks:

I accidentally came across beautiful Lake Padden Park while riding my loop from Downtown Bellingham; then the 600 foot high Yew Street Hill to Samish and then back to downtown. The park...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-16-19, 04:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,612
Posted By maallyn

A weird attitude to take on the worst bicycle intersection in Bellingam

I got a little spaced out after some hard riding and dancing, and here is the result of my decision to make a video on the spur of the moment at midnight!
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-30-19, 09:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,764
Posted By maallyn

Suggested Mitigation To Dangers on Busy Street as Well As Improvements

Folks:

The following video is about a proposed move of the YMCA in Bellingham from downtown to the east side that introduces some challenges to cyclists. Although this video is Bellingham centric,...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-30-19, 09:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,709
Posted By maallyn

Safe Routes To Proposed YMCA Location In Bellingham

Folks:

The YMCA in Bellingham is proposing to move from downtown to Civic Field, which poses challenges to those who go there by bicycle. This is a video that I did to talk about the options of...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-16-19, 10:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,278
Posted By maallyn

Bicycling Undiscoverd Gems Of Bellingham Parks!

I am riding my bicycle around Bellingham, showing undiscovered gems of parks!

https://youtu.be/UJ36OFSE0y0
Forum: Pacific Northwest
06-20-19, 12:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,637
Posted By maallyn

Bicycle Tour Of Bellingham Washington Parks

Narrated and mapped tour of Bellingham Washington's Emerald Necklace consisting of 5 of Bellingham's Parks

https://youtu.be/SxY_thSkE1c
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-28-19, 10:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,225
Posted By maallyn

Two Interesting Intersections In Bellingham, Washington

These two interesting intersections are the subject of a video I put up on Youtube and plan to submit to Access Bellingham TV.

The first intersection is Lakeway where it intersects with the I-5...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-28-19, 10:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,957
Posted By maallyn

Two Interesting Intersections In Bellingham

Folks:

These two interesting intersections are the subject of a video I put up on Youtube and plan to submit to Access Bellingham TV.

The first intersection is Lakeway where it intersects with...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-01-19, 11:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,350
Posted By maallyn

Was this person a student at the university? What...

Was this person a student at the university? What was the consequence? We have Western Washington University here in Bellingham. Perhaps I should not have the sculpture that has the occasional blue...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-20-19, 11:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,560
Posted By maallyn

Not in Portland (10 years) and not in Bellingham...

Not in Portland (10 years) and not in Bellingham (where I live now for 3 years)

Mark
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-14-19, 08:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,303
Posted By maallyn

Thank you for the pictures! I am curious; how bad...

Thank you for the pictures! I am curious; how bad is it in Portland?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-09-19, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,882
Posted By maallyn

Yes, this is the place. the Telegraph...

Yes, this is the place. the Telegraph intersection is the one at the very top of your image. You did not include the two lanes with the concrete barrier; which is above the top of your photograph....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-09-19, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,882
Posted By maallyn

Example of Poor Intersection Design

Folks:
After nearly getting killed at this intersection, which is in Bellingham, Washington, I decided to document it via video. Granted, it is very old and pre-bicycle-conscious era, but lets hope...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
04-09-19, 12:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 574
Posted By maallyn

Bellingham Washington's Worst Intersection

The intersection of Guide Meridian and I/5 is the worst for bicycle safety. This video shows why and also shows a safe route from Bellis Faire Mall to downtown without using Meridian
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-18-19, 12:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 511
Posted By maallyn

New Location For Bellingham's Hub Bicycle Shop

Folks:

The HUB Community Bike Shop had to move due to development. Here is a video showing you how to ride you bide from the old HUB bicycle shop location to the new HUB bicycle shop location.
...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-10-19, 09:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 454
Posted By maallyn

Nice Safe Route to Bellingham Technical College

Folks:
This is a nice, safe route from Columbia, Cornwall, Sunnyland, and Birchwood neighborhoods to Bellingham Technical College in Bellingham, Washington that avoids use of busy and shoulder-less...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-10-19, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,006
Posted By maallyn

Thank you. This convinces me not to use those...

Thank you. This convinces me not to use those type of lights. The only blue i have is part of a rainbow sculpture mounted on the back of my bicycle.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-02-19, 01:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,350
Posted By maallyn

Folks: Thank you. I do know that as it's written...

Folks: Thank you. I do know that as it's written in the books here in Washington that I theoretically cannot have any blue lights; although it's unlikely that I would get stopped. What I am curious...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
02-01-19, 04:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 509
Posted By maallyn

Bad And Good Intersections in Bellingham, Washington

Showing Bad and Good Intersections in Bellingham
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-30-19, 10:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,350
Posted By maallyn

Sorry, I forgot photos. This is a video where...

Sorry, I forgot photos. This is a video where toward both the beginning and end, you will see me in my lighted clothing. Lighted clothing

I don't have pictures of the other guy with blue all over...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-30-19, 12:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,095
Posted By maallyn

This is the quietest of the two choices. More...

This is the quietest of the two choices. More advanced riders and far less crowds. Also no need to try to find lodging half way which can be a challenge.

Finish line is great with lots of...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-30-19, 12:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,238
Posted By maallyn

Good experience. Also, last time I rode it, they...

Good experience. Also, last time I rode it, they had great infrastructure and support; even ham radio operators providing communications.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
01-29-19, 11:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,350
Posted By maallyn

Anyone Ever Ticketed For Blue Lights on Bicycle?

I am creating a decorative home made lighting system for my bicycle. One of the features would be a rainbow projected onto the surface of the street on either side of the bicycle. This projection...
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