An 86 year old man was struck by a car today in Middletown, OH. He was just crossing a busy 4 lane street, trying to get to the sidewalk on the other side....
... An 86 year old man was struck by a car today in Middletown, OH. He was just crossing a busy 4 lane street, trying to get to the sidewalk on the other...
In discussing bicycling safety, I've often asked people if they consider walking a safe activity. Nearly everybody says yes. I use this as an opener in...
cyclepete@...
Dec 7, 2004 1:47 pm
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... mile, as driving. ... Perhaps, but given the difference in average speeds, the danger per hour of exposure is quite similar. And if one believes the theory...
A "N.Y.s. BR" is better than a "NYS BR". The former is based on common sense and can be followed with maps available at any convenience store. The latter keeps...
Below is more evidence that wishing-to-keep-their-jobs bureaucrats - and as far as I can tell, roughly _one_ admittedly-very-high-milage cyclist volunteer,...
Hi all, ... far as I can tell, roughly _one_ admittedly-very-high-milage cyclist volunteer, Warren W. - are the only ones who want rt. 11 cyclists to enter New...
Schubley@...
Dec 9, 2004 6:58 am
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In Chainguard, John Schubert wrote: "I have not attempted to study the details of this route. But in skimming the Chainguard digest, I did note one item of...
The following, and attached, undated advisory from Transport Canada, recently came to my attention. Please pardon duplicate postings; I am sending to over one...
... am ... subscribers ... who ... Please don't send this hoax out to other bicycling groups; other Chainguarders, please don't forward this supposed...
Is there an official practical Chainguard guide a CAQ (Commonly Asked Questions, supplies answers to questions asked by others)? I understand the advovacy of...
Michael
muer@...
Dec 12, 2004 4:13 pm
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... Several of us have websites as you mentioned in your message. If yor read our articles, I think you will have lots of ammunition. Some of mine are listed...
Not to beat a dead horse, but poster on bikeforums.net took some good photos of some interchange ramps that he must negotiate as part of his daily commute. He...
Great photos! With a slight attitude adjustment about traffic cycling, these types of "unpleasant" interchanges become sought-after fun challenges! These...
... interchanges ... statements ... He does describe using though lane positioning to the left of right- turn lanes, so I think he has a lot of the VC...
... This discussion dovetails nicely with the "VC continuum" thread on the BTI list. If cyclists were rated on a scale of 1 to 10, perhaps based on Forester's...
In a message dated 12/13/2004 4:11:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ljserge@... writes: I think these types of interchanges separate the men from the...
CRKJLAW@...
Dec 14, 2004 3:59 am
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... Apparently commuting in prime time along that particular segment is always a rush (when not waiting for 20 minutes at a traffic signal!). The following...
... As "drroebuck" recently posted to that thread in bikeforums: "... no matter how you ride, it's not ideal for a bike (or car, for that matter)." Bruce Rosar...
The interchange shown is not new, but has existed since I-405 opened in about 1960. Of course, some of the lane configurations and signal setups have been...
... Roads should be designed for competent _vehicle_drivers_, period. Becoming a 9+ cyclist is not difficult. It's mostly attitude. We have training for car...
In a message dated 12/14/2004 2:08:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ljserge@... writes: Roads are already designed for 9+ers Most connector road are or...
CRKJLAW@...
Dec 15, 2004 3:55 am
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Anyone know anything about Gary Brustin? Subj: BikeLeague E-Newsletter December 14, 2004 Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 11:59:44 AM From:...
Schubley@...
Dec 15, 2004 7:25 am
20419
Yes, he's well known in So Cal. My husband consulted with Gary about filing a civil suit when he was assaulted by a motorist as he was bike commuting to work...
I met Gary several years ago when he came and spoke to our local cycling advocacy group (Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition). I don't remember any more much of...
paulw@...
Dec 15, 2004 8:09 pm
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... Such as? And, for each, what is the suggested alternative, and how much impact does the alternative have on the other (99.99%) of the road users? Getting...
Chris Law wrote: "Most connector road are or are becoming only for the 9+ cyclist. Good club cyclists (7-8+) avoid them. How many 9+ cyclists are there in the...
To all Chainguard members: Several threads that I've been involved with over at bikeforums.net have started on various topics and all ended up at the same...
... difference ... from 0 ... know. There IS a connection; I intended a correlation. What I originally wrote about the scale was this: "If cyclists were rated...
