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Hello Winter Riders:
        I do own a car, so I don't ride as much as John, but I've been a winter
rider for the past 12 years, and I think your bicycle choice (mountain bike vs
road bike) and tire choice depends a lot on the road conditions.  For winter I
mostly use my Bianchi San Remo road bike, set up for touring with wide-profile
cantilever brakes and studded Nokian tires.  They seem to work as well as the
wider 27" tires much of the time, and actually quite a bit better when it's
really cold and there's no snow, just ice.  If there's a ton of really deep
snow, mountain bike tires can float better on top of everything, but sometimes
it's better to get more of a "bite" with a narrower tire;  more often the
studded road tire is the way to go, in my opinion.  The only real drawback
(besides the cost) is the weight; because the metal studs are on the outer edge
of the tire, all the rotating mass makes it feel like you're towing a boat, but
hey, it's good training for spring.
   -Mike


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On Jan 29, 2008, at 8:44 PM, Mike Rice wrote:

> John, I used to have the same problem on my Trek hybrid until I
> replaced the neck with a Soft-Ride spring. At the time I was on an
> anti-fork-shock thing, and found the Soft-Ride to be quite nice. My
> hands had been going numb just from the ride itself.
>
> If you have shocks up front, can you make them float more?

No suspension.

> I think the goal is to reduce the pressure on the palms, you'll get
> better circulation to the fingertips.

Well, I plan to swap the straight bars out for drop bars in the spring;
maybe that'll help next winter.  In the meantime:

> Until you do find a good solution, try pumping your grips to increase
> circulation. Kinda like desk-chair isometric exercises, get the blood
> flowing to a sedentary butt like mine.

Maybe I'll try that.  :)

John A. Ardelli
http://pedalingprince.blogspot.com
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/vofv/

John, I used to have the same problem on my Trek hybrid until I
replaced the neck with a Soft-Ride spring. At the time I was on an
anti-fork-shock thing, and found the Soft-Ride to be quite nice. My
hands had been going numb just from the ride itself.

If you have shocks up front, can you make them float more? I think the
goal is to reduce the pressure on the palms, you'll get better
circulation to the fingertips. With the recumbent now all I get is numb
toes, typical for 'bents.

Maybe not heated gloves, but double layering on the gloves, with a hard
plastic exterior? Dreams...

Until you do find a good solution, try pumping your grips to increase
circulation. Kinda like desk-chair isometric exercises, get the blood
flowing to a sedentary butt like mine.

good luck!
Mike


--- "John A. Ardelli" <gelfling@...> wrote:
However, I do have one vulnerability, an Achilles Heel if you will,
when it comes to tolerating cold:  my fingers.
...
Even with so little protection, the rest of me was perfectly fine; only
my fingers succumbed.  This was all the more strange when you take into
account that I was wearing the winter riding gloves I got for
Christmas.

Maybe I should look into a set of electric gloves.  Or maybe something
in angora.

John A. Ardelli


cdesign proponentsists: eschew obfuscation, espouse elucidation.

On Oct 10, 2007, at 1:20 PM, AnnaLisa Wiley wrote:

> So, what's it like [riding a bicycle in the snow]? Do you use mountain
> bikes?

Based on my personal experience, a mountain bike is ideal for winter
riding.  It IS possible to ride a road or hybrid bike in winter with
appropriate tires, but they don't handle as well on ice and snow.

> I remember trying to ride on packed snow with those skinny tires that
> were the rage in the 70's.

Skinny tires are STILL "all the rage" among high speed road cyclists in
the spring, summer, and fall.  Myself, I swear by these:

http://tinyurl.com/6qh55

I like to go fast, so high-end racing slicks are a must for me.  Very
little affects the quality of a bicycle ride more than the tires one
rides on.  :)

> Does anyone bike regularly in the snow?  I'd love to hear about it.

I don't own a car; I ride my bicycle in all conditions year-round.  I
can take just about anything.  However, I will admit, there are
occasions when things can get difficult when temperatures REALLY start
dropping...

Since I became a member of Velo Cape Breton
(http://www.velocapebreton.com) in 2005, I've been infamous in the club
for two things:  1.  The fact that I ride in all weather year-round
(because I don't own a car at all :)).  2.  My tolerance for cold.
That second one always draws some pretty odd looks from my fellow
members on rides, particularly in the early spring.  I show up in
shorts and a T-shirt on days where the temperature is dipping to 5
(Celsius) or lower.  :)

However, I do have one vulnerability, an Achilles Heel if you will,
when it comes to tolerating cold:  my fingers.  The rest of me can be
perfectly comfortable, bare arms and legs in near freezing temperatures
but, pretty soon, I can't feel my fingers or, if I can, I wish I
couldn't for the pain.  There have been a few occasions in the past
when my fingers, too cold during a ride, lacked the strength to operate
my shift levers.

One one of those -27 degree wind chill days recently was probably the
most difficult riding day my fingers have ever had.

On my way into work, I was into a headwind.  Now, while the rest of me
was perfectly comfortable, I became aware of the discomfort in my
fingers by the time I crossed the track just past The Meridian.  I knew
that was trouble; that's not even the half way mark.  I almost thought
of turning around, going home and getting a taxi, but this was my first
workday after Velo Cape Breton voted me "Commuter of the Year."  Hey, I
had a reputation to maintain here!  So I pressed on.

By the time I got to Cabot House, I could barely feel my fingers on the
handlebars.  By the time I reached where the old Cove Guest Home used
to be, my fingers were actually starting to hurt.  By this time, like
Shelley Porter riding (I would find out later) around the same time, I
was beginning to question my sanity out on a bike in cold so intense.
Of course, turning around now would mean a longer trip than continuing
on to work.  So all I could do is press on.

By the time I got to Subway, it felt like both my hands were being
crushed in a vise.  By the time I finally got into the building at
Servicom, I couldn't even bend my fingers enough to properly grip the
handlebars.  I got in, put my bike away and headed for my office to
power up my computer.  I sat down to work then, as my fingers started
to warm up, the pain just kept ramping up and up.  Pretty soon, the
pain was so bad that I was nauseous.

Ultimately, I had to go to the break room and lie down for a few
minutes before I could go to work.  I felt like the pain would never
end.  Then, just when I started to think I might have to go home sick
or, worse, go to the hospital, the pain ended.  One moment, I'm in
excruciating pain and, 10 seconds later, my fingers feel halfway normal
again.

Although I was ultimately fine, a couple of my fingertips were a little
bit numb, a little like the way it feels when you accidentally get
Krazy Glue on your fingertips, for the rest of the day.

The weird thing about this, though, was that my fingers were the only
part of me that was cold.  On the rest of me, I wore only that winter
helmet cover, a scarf over my ears, a spring jacket, jeans and ordinary
socks and sneakers.  Even with so little protection, the rest of me was
perfectly fine; only my fingers succumbed.  This was all the more
strange when you take into account that I was wearing the winter riding
gloves I got for Christmas.

Maybe I should look into a set of electric gloves.  Or maybe something
in angora.

John A. Ardelli
http://pedalingprince.blogspot.com
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/vofv/

On Jan 28, 2008, at 8:06 PM, Ross Sauer wrote:

>> About the only time my hand DOESN'T do that is when I'm making hand
>> signals riding my bike... *BLUSH*
>
> Being an avid bicyclist, (even in Wisconsin winters!) . . .

Really?  Me, too.  Indeed, I do not (nor do I ever intend to) own a
car; I get around by bicycle pretty much exclusively.  On those
exceedingly rare exceptions when I need motorized transportation (such
as when I have to do grocery shopping for a large order or in extreme
weather), I use busses or taxis.  Even then, those are last resort
options only.  :)

If you like biking in winter, you should check this out:

http://www.icebike.org

I've also been a member here for several years:

http://www.icebike.org/icebikelist.htm

I also run this group:

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/bicyclingadvocacy/

> I know the hand signals.
>
> Turn left
>
> Turn right
>
> Stop
>
> F*BEEP* you

Hm... I try not to use that last one... it only seems to cause
trouble... ;)

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I see it pays to write the letter. Congratulations!

Unfortunately, the local grocery store (Safeway, same as Vons) has a
terrible rack. The college makes it the most profitable store in
Boulder, but the manager was overheard talking to an assistant: he's
never going upgrade the rack and it'd be better if all the bicyclists
just went away.

I think it's time for me to write the letter here.

Thanks John!

MIke

--- "John A. Ardelli" <gelfling@...> wrote:

> I got a VERY interesting call from Sobeys today.
>

cdesign proponentsists: eschew obfuscation, espouse elucidation.

I got a VERY interesting call from Sobeys today.

I noticed a call from Sobeys on my Call Display when I got home.  I
asked Lisa about it; she said that a guy had called looking for me and
he said he'd call my cell phone.  So, I checked my cell phone voice
mail (I keep it off during the day).  It was a message from Assistant
Manager Terry MacLeod asking me to give him a call; so I did.  He tells
me he got my E-mail.  Not sure what to expect, I polarize the hull
plating, preparing for the worst.

I was NOT prepared for what happened next.

He started by asking me who I was speaking to.  Puzzled, I explained
that the gentleman who I spoke to identified himself as "Terry
MacLeod."  "That's me," says the gentleman.  "The thing is, it was NOT
me you spoke to."

As it turns out, Mr. MacLeod was at his son's guitar recital on
Saturday afternoon; he was NOT IN THE STORE THAT DAY.  The gentleman I
spoke to was, in fact, the BAKERY MANAGER, not the assistant store
manager.  The thing was, when I went over to him, I asked him
SPECIFICALLY for HIS name, NOT the name of a manager.  He SAID "Terry
MacLeod;" that was absolutely clear.

I felt bad for Mr. MacLeod.  When he arrived at work today, he had an
E-mail in his inbox from the PRESIDENT OF SOBEYS ATLANTIC asking him to
explain what happened on Saturday.  The poor guy didn't even KNOW about
it until he got there today.

He also said something else that caught my ear; his exact words were:
"Bringing bicycles in is no problem."

It wasn't bad enough that the guy I spoke to didn't even have the honor
and decency to give me his real name but now, to top it off he was
doing EXACTLY what I SUSPECTED all along:  making up a policy on the
spot to intimidate me.  Mr. MacLeod was VERY clear on the matter:
Sobeys has NO written policy WHATSOEVER on bicycles and, in fact,
provided you don't RIDE them inside, Mr. MacLeod has NO problem
WHATSOEVER with bringing a bicycle into the store.  "It's not much
different from a cart," he says.

That sounds familiar...

Mr. MacLeod asked me to come down and see him in person so, next time,
if someone ever tries to claim to be him, I'll know.  I went to see him
a couple of hours ago.  He was totally apologetic promising he will
address the gentleman I spoke to tomorrow (I'd LOVE to be a fly on THAT
wall ;)) and let me know the results of that meeting; when he gets back
to me, I'll let you all know what he says.  In the meantime, to make up
for my inconvenience, he presented me with a $25.00 Sobeys Gift Card.

In the end, I wheeled my bicycle right past that security guard who
initially approached me and turned into the store to go pick up a jar
of pesto.

Sometimes it seems, it pays to speak up.  :)

Velo Cape Breton, mark this well:  Sobeys is an EXCEPTIONALLY bicycle
friendly establishment.  I was VERY impressed with Mr. MacLeod's
attitude, not only in the fact that he allows bicycles into his store,
but that he went totally out of his way to compensate me for my bad
experience.  Further, when the subject of bike racks came up, he was
totally amenable to my suggestion about replacing them with better ones
(you may be hearing from him, Bill; I sent him your way ;)).

Considering that Atlantic SuperStore does NOT allow bicycles (it WAS
the manager I spoke to THERE), maybe this year we should move our
meeting place for rides starting in Sydney River to the SOBEYS parking
lot?  ;)

John A. Ardelli
http://pedalingprince.blogspot.com
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/vofv/

On Jan 19, 2008, at 4:04 PM, Bob Sutterfield wrote:

>> [Store manager] claimed that Sobeys has a specific policy forbidding
>> persons from bringing bicycles inside. I asked if this policy was in
>> writing; he said it was and that, "Next time you're in, we'll have it
>> for you."
>
> Mr. McLeod (store manager) apparently misunderstood the basic rule of
> retail business: Customers are hard to win and easy to lose. He
> needn't bother looking it up for you because there won't be a next
> time.

Actually, there may be.  Up to now, Sobeys has served me well; I'm
hoping we'll be able to work this out.

I'll keep you posted.

John A. Ardelli
http://pedalingprince.blogspot.com
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/vofv/

On 1/19/08, John A. Ardelli <gelfling@...> wrote:
> [Store manager] claimed that Sobeys has a specific policy
> forbidding persons from bringing bicycles inside.  I asked if
> this policy was in writing; he said it was and that, "Next time
> you're in, we'll have it for you."

Mr. McLeod (store manager) apparently misunderstood the basic rule of
retail business: Customers are hard to win and easy to lose.  He
needn't bother looking it up for you because there won't be a next
time.

Kevin Rogers
Manager
Sobeys Prince Street Sydney Store
72B Prince Street
Sydney NS  B1P 5K6


Dear Mr. Rogers:

I am a cyclist who rides a bicycle year-round for transportation.
Frequently, I've brought my bike into your store.  If what I have to
buy can be carried with reasonable ease on the bike, I simply take the
whole thing inside in lieu of getting a cart; it doesn't bring in any
more dirt, or take up any more room, than a cart.  Until now, the staff
has always allowed this.  This is, in turn, the main reason I choose to
patronize Sobeys over Atlantic SuperStore, which does not permit this.

Around 2:00 PM today, I brought the bike in as I usually do and went to
the deli counter.  It was particularly important I have it with me on
this occasion because I was purchasing something to bring to a pot-luck
dinner and had to make sure that whatever I was purchasing would fit in
my trunk pack.  However, as I was being served, I was approached by a
security guard who told me I had to take my bike into the lobby.  I
explained to him how Sobeys staff had never objected to my bringing it
in before.

However, shortly after he left, I was approached by Terry McLeod, one
of your employees.  He identified himself as the store manager and
repeated what the security guard had said; from now on, I'd have to
leave my bike in the lobby.  When I explained my rationale for bringing
it in, he claimed that Sobeys has a specific policy forbidding persons
from bringing bicycles inside.  I asked if this policy was in writing;
he said it was and that, "Next time you're in, we'll have it for you."

I did a search for the term "bicycle" on both your customer and
corporate websites; both searches failed to yield any hits.  If what
Mr. McLeod told me was true, I would think this document would have
appeared somewhere on one of your sites since it's obviously something
that cycling customers patronizing your store would need to know.
Further, although on the front door is a sign requiring footwear and
shoes and forbidding pets, there is nothing on the door about bicycles
whatsoever.

I would like to know if there is, in fact, a written policy against
bringing bicycles into your stores.  If so, I would like a copy of that
policy along with an explanation of the rationale behind it.  If there
is no such policy, however, then I would like to file a formal
grievance against Mr. Terry McLeod for falsely claiming that there was.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at either of the
numbers below or E-mail me at this address.  I've also provided my
mailing address if you'd like to send me anything by postal mail as
well.

I am a regular Sobeys customer and have been for almost nine years; I'd
like to clear up this matter as soon as possible.  Please respond at
your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your time.

JOHN A ARDELLI
11-62 CHARLOTTE ST
SYDNEY NS  B1P 1B7

(902) 564-8346
(902) 565-6958

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Want more space in your parking lot?   Less traffic on the road? 

Want your employees to be healthier and richer?      What's the catch? 

Go to the free "Ottawa on the Move to Work" workshop at the National Arts Centre
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D2 Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Specialized Due to Failing Helmet Standard

ACCESSED: Mon Jan 07 2008 12:54:35 GMT-0500 (EST)
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Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Specialized Due to Failing Helmet Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm
named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should
stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Specialized Bicycle Helmets

Units: About 3,000

Manufacturer: Specialized Bicycles, of Morgan Hill, Calif.

Hazard: The helmets fail testing required under CPSC's safety standard for
bicycle helmets. This can pose
a head injury hazard to riders in a fall.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves the Specialized helmets, model 2D. Model
“2D” is printed on the sides of
the helmet in the rear. The helmets were sold for men and women in matte black,
white, silver, blue,
pink, and team colors.

Sold by: Specialized through its authorized retailers and online stores between
July 2007 and October
2007 for about $200.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled helmet immediately and return
it to an Authorized
Specialized Retailer to receive a free replacement or a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Specialized toll-free at
(877) 808-8154 between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at
www.specialized.com

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Carfree in Modesto: Some thoughts

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So, do is biking more dangerous than driving. At the individual level, I would
say not really. In fact, I
believe biking is about two to three times safer than driving and much safer
than walking. For others in
the community, it is a much better option than putting all the cyclists (and bus
riders and walkers) into
cars. Bikes not only reduce noise pollution and makeit safer for other cyclists,
walkers and small animals,
they make it better for cars. That's right, better for cars!! We reduce
congestion on the road, since most of
the time you can pass us instead of having follow us as you do other cars. We
can have an impact on gas
prices by reducing demand and dropping gas prices. Finally, we kinder to the
roads allowing the roads to
be in better condition and tax money spent elsewhere. As for the world, an
increase in cycling could only
improve it. (This explosive arguement will be saved for another post.)

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