... Hm... looks to me like slowing down would be a better idea, especially given the mass of trees on the right as you come down. This doesn't look like an...
... Not really, nobody travels particularly fast. In town, you rarely see anyone doing above 25mph. People going the wrong way tend to have _no_ idea of...
David A de Gruyl
david@...
Dec 1, 2005 12:42 pm
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... I didn't specify that they ride on the wrong side any more often than the general untrained public, but Cycling merit badge holders around here don't seem...
bob.bayn@...
Dec 1, 2005 4:03 pm
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... Ah, not having been a Scout, I was operating under the assumption he was accurately reporting what he'd learned for the badge. Which I suppose he was, come...
I've found the most effective way to hand out printed materials is to simply approach the person and in a very cheerful voice say, "I wrote you a note! ......
On most stops I do a rolling stop/yield if the intersection is completely clear. But I ALWAYS make a slow/stopping hand signal; and CLEARLY scan both ways....
... When we attempted to get a similar provision along with some other bike-friendly revisions in Utah state law a few years ago, I learned that law went into...
bob.bayn@...
Dec 1, 2005 10:17 pm
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... Ah yes, I am familiar with this particular intersection. I was staying over by Washington Park in Newtonville in September. If I remember correctly, one...
I applaud your enthusiasm, but I can say if you chased me down to give me a lecture (which is probably how I would see it, especially if I were dim enough to...
Your desription of this intersection has stuck in my mind while I've been riding this week. It looks like you've given it a lot of thought, but I keep getting...
... We could go around for a while arguing speed limits versus by how much prevailing traffic exceeds this speed limit for any particular place - when traffic...
Unless I've misunderstood, aren't these type of events - 2500+ participants - special events for which special accomodations should be made, just as they are ...
How dare they do this. Don't they know that petroleum has no future and needs people like us to promote cycling. Typical Rednecks. I signed the petition !...
... Ah. We don't have any of those in my town (we don't have any bike lanes here period, actually), so that never occurred to me. ... Hm. That's about 24 to...
Compatriots, Fellow Trouble-Makers, and Friends- Small bad news. Briefly, a City Councilperson here was offended that, after being injured in a collision with...
Designing Heart-Healthy Communities We've had enough of good advice. The real secret to fitness is to live in an environment that encourages it. By Geoffrey...
I dont think there are any laws regarding using helmets for cyclists. Even if one were to be passed I really dont that it can be enforced. I mean even motor...
Maryland parks have that rule although it is not backed up by a state statute. ________________________________ From: bicyclingadvocacy@yahoogroups.com ...
... The Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act has that law under Section 183 Subsection 5: 183 (5) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a bell or horn in good working...
What was I thinking about? Maryland has basically the same statute. The park service adds the stipulation that you must signal your intent to pass when using...
It is to bad the people do not realize the simple facts of gravity and g-forces on our brains. This was brought home to me July 30, 2004 when I was riding on a...
Then I reckon voice box and lungs'd be legal, but in need of repair. See your local body mech, or attempt a repair yourself if you feel qualified and have ...
... I think that ALL bells, horns, whistles, etc. should be illegal for all vehicles. I have yet to see a situation that can't be handled by carefully slowing...
... signal well ahead of time. In ... straight ahead and turn at ... That only bothers me less than those who realize that they wanted to make this right turn...
