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1283 Martha
dancermay23 Offline Send Email
Dec 1, 2008
10:22 am
This sounds WONDERFUL to me.  I can't wait to get better so I can joing you guys on soemthing like this.  That's exactly what I want to do in the future. ...
1284 Ms. Martha C.
dancermay23 Offline Send Email
Dec 1, 2008
10:23 am
I did the path on Saturday!!! I asked a rider, that I could tell was a "pro", and he told me it is about 4.9 miles or so. He was actually very helpful told me...
1285 Ms. Martha C.
dancermay23 Offline Send Email
Dec 1, 2008
10:23 am
In dancing there is certain social etiquette that we all learn. This helps with keeping things in order and also to try to prevent misunderstandings which...
1286 Martha
dancermay23 Offline Send Email
Dec 1, 2008
10:23 am
I am a new rider and I actually thought helmets were mandatory so I went and got myself a really good one.  I figured when it comes to my head I did not want...
1287 Tom Guyette
tom_guyette Offline Send Email
Dec 1, 2008
3:47 pm
I usually move to the left, then call "passing on your left," saying every syllable as rhythmically, loudly, and clearly as I can, when a few seconds away from...
1288 Anthony So
tryonmygoldrag Offline Send Email
Dec 1, 2008
3:47 pm
ride on the right. pass on the left. if you want, you can call out "passing on your left" to bikers up ahead. most cyclists don't do it. i guess it's more of...
1289 Marina
scorpiouss1029 Offline Send Email
Dec 1, 2008
9:40 pm
I usually tell the passengers or other bikers in front of me "On your left". This makes them aware that there is someone on THEIR left so they usually move to...
1290 terry mcintyre
terrymcintyre Online Now Send Email
Dec 1, 2008
9:41 pm
... My usual practice with such hooligans is to holler "keep right!" -- they shouldn't even be on a path which is marked "bike only", at least they can learn...
1291 snowhite58@...
girlgenius58 Offline Send Email
Dec 1, 2008
9:41 pm
The term "on your left" is used quiet often on the paths where we ride. It's great if you are another cyclist. But I encounter a lot of pedestrian traffic and...
1292 Ms. Martha C.
dancermay23 Offline Send Email
Dec 2, 2008
2:14 am
I do agree that sometimes people don't know their left from their right. It has become a joke to hear dance teachers say "no no, your other left!!!" ... ride....
1293 Ms. Martha C.
dancermay23 Offline Send Email
Dec 2, 2008
2:14 am
So basically you don't feel it could be considered rude to ring my bell just to indicate my presence. OK, I'll try the bell and also "keep to the right" next...
1294 Ms. Martha C.
dancermay23 Offline Send Email
Dec 2, 2008
2:14 am
I like this Terry, the "Keep Right!!". I think I can do that. Yes, I did wonder why they were on a bike path, it clearly said "Bike Path" on it. I can...
1295 cicleorg Offline Send Email Dec 2, 2008
2:15 am
3rd Annual Holiday Toys & Mittens Bike Ride Financial times are tough for many, but through the power of community, we CAN make a difference. A holiday bike...
1296 R. Burrows
bluerandonee Offline Send Email
Dec 2, 2008
7:13 am
I usually say "passing on your left" rather loudly so the pedestrians are not so confused about what I intend to do. But when the multi use trails are busy...
1297 Robert Gilbuena
yp_robert_mo... Offline Send Email
Dec 2, 2008
7:13 am
I've been reading the responses to your questions, I agree with most.  When it is a single rider or a couple advising them "passing on the left" is...
1298 jsfox84 Offline Send Email Dec 14, 2008
8:36 pm
Hi: Grew up in New York City, Brooklyn to be exact, I rode my bike for most of my teen years. I have started to bike again and love it. I am looking for a...
1299 R. Burrows
bluerandonee Offline Send Email
Dec 14, 2008
8:37 pm
As I approach pedestrians, from a fair distance I call out loudly "Bike!" so they know a bike is coming... they usually look back and see me and start moving...
1300 Bikes InLA
bikesinla Offline Send Email
Dec 14, 2008
8:38 pm
Hello fellow bike riders please see the following UPCOMING SPECIAL RIDES with the “EASTSIDE BIKE CLUB” in December.   Sunday, December 7th   Highland...
1301 jlw91709 Offline Send Email Dec 16, 2008
11:12 pm
If you are looking for new, the GIANT brand should be a great choice. Reasonable price for quality bike. Don't waste money on an entry dept store bike...it...
1302 Glen
glenjpet Offline Send Email
Dec 16, 2008
11:12 pm
Ernest at G's Cyclery uptown Whittier has some decent bikes, mostly Giant. I have done business with him for years. He will ask you about your riding and...
1303 Jonny Miller
the_deer_chaser Offline Send Email
Dec 17, 2008
12:23 am
I would suggest looking for a nice used steel frame with decent components like Campagnolo 8 or 9 speed. You can usually get good value on these types of...
1304 Bikes InLA
bikesinla Offline Send Email
Dec 17, 2008
3:26 am
Hello fellow bike riders: We had a great time at the Boyle Heights , Highland Park and Lincoln Heights Parades this past three weeks.   Our next SPECIAL...
1305 Ms. Martha C.
dancermay23 Offline Send Email
Dec 17, 2008
4:54 pm
Hi Robert, I am a dancer...about 18 years in the dance world...and counting. Not a dance instructor - I don't have the patience to break down moves and...
1306 Robert Gilbuena
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Dec 18, 2008
5:45 am
Great, Hope to see you joining us soon.   Robert Gilbuena ________________________________ From: Ms. Martha C. <dancermay23@...> To:...
1307 sobliski Offline Send Email Dec 24, 2008
5:51 am
Hi there. I was hoping someone might have some information regarding the Ballona Creek bike path. I use it every day to get to work and today ALL the entrances...
1308 Joe Linton
jlinton_99 Offline Send Email
Dec 24, 2008
10:39 am
I think it's locked when there are significant rains predicted. ... Hi there. I was hoping someone might have some information regarding the Ballona Creek bike...
1309 Mark Panitz
mrpanitz Offline Send Email
Dec 25, 2008
3:05 am
maybe because that creek could flood? could that be a reason to padlock the path although in some area its just a small bar that is padlock not a gate) (ie...
1310 Foodiela@...
jerryp150 Offline Send Email
Dec 25, 2008
3:14 am
The path is always padlocked with there are rains .. The water level does go up but that is not the reason. The reason is the flow rate. The canal that is...
1311 cicleorg Offline Send Email Jan 1, 2009
12:00 am
C.I.C.L.E.'s `Bikes in the City' Education January Workshop Schedule It's a Lifestyle worth living… C.I.C.L.E.'s workshops are designed to educate, encourage...
1312 Bikes InLA
bikesinla Offline Send Email
Jan 2, 2009
2:55 am
HAPPY NEW YEAR!   TO ALL FROM THE EASTSIDE BIKE CLUB!   We had a Merry o time at the CHRISTMAS CAROLING RIDE.       HO HO HO – It was Cold Cold...
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