To be honest, I'm just starting to get back into
riding. When I was in the Coast Guard we spent a few
months in the shipyard in Bellingham, WA and I rode most
every day from the motel to the ship.<br> After we got
home, I put my bike up and started driving again.<br>
Back on topic, I rode to the main road that runs past
my job today and back, amounting to a little more
than halfway, and the worst part of my 5.5 mile
commute. It looks promising so far, so I'll probably do a
dry run on Sunday and go for the real deal next
week.<br> I'll keep you posted on my progress.<br>Don
To be honest, I'm just starting to get back into riding. When I was in the Coast Guard we spent a few months in the shipyard in Bellingham, WA and I rode most ...
Sorry, to kick this up again, and I'm new to the club, but I completely agree about traffic lights etc. <br>The restrictions placed on cars are there mostly...
Regarding wether laws should apply because bikes can't do as much damage:<br><br>Probably the best reason is that by ignoring these signs, we can create ...
It's true that cyclists are prone to lapses of attention, and that by ignoring signs we can cause accidents. I'm certainly not porposing a total lack of rules....
I am not sure what rules and regulations your own municipalities or states/provinces require bicyclists to follow, but I will explain here in Washington State,...
I rode in to work for the first time today. Actually, I did a dry run on Sunday, but this was the first time on a work day. It went well, I pretty much had the...
You know, I agree with you. Bicycles should be afforded a 'better' set of rights as users of a roadway. We are putting out physical effort, perhaps for a cause...
That is indeed a hilarious/terrifying story. I try to feel solidarity with other cyclists but I get irritated/terrified when I see cyclists riding the wrong...
Thankfully, not all cyclists are couriers!! :) <br><br>Pedestrians here are pushy as well. I am one of them, I suppose. My room-mate (from the midwest) is...
Excellent! Although I suppose he was proving a point in bikes' favor :)<br><br>As far as insurance, I should note that the city only requires/provides ...
Sounds good Don!! Glad that you found a "bike-able" route. I know that here in St. Louis, at least in the central city, there are generally options that work...
Thanks Karl,<br> Yeah, It's reasonably bikeable. In the afternoon, there is alot more traffic, but that is to be expected. I have a couple more routes to check...
any suggestions on how to repair a crankarm that the pedal has worn the threads out of. My 15-20 year old peugeot road bike dropped a pedal on me today going...
I could only suggest re-threading it. However, if you do need to replace the crank, check to see if you have a bicycle recycler in your area. It will be a ...
I hadn't thought about looking for a recycler. I've been watching for "junk" bikes on trash day next to the curb but hadn't seen any yet. The problem with...
Yes Don, A recycler sounds good. Or maybe a nice neighborhood shop would be able to help with a used crank set or a single crank. I USED to have a shop like ...
I saw that Karl had mentioned an Earn a Bike program in E St Louis. I'm involved with a similar earn a bike in Boston through Bikes not Bombs. Check us at ...
I've been aske by one of the clubs (www.nbwclub.org)I ride with to help with some advocacy issues in East Providence-Providence area. I'm new to this stuff....
Finally, I got a photo of my trailor in the album section.<br>Its not the greatest, but you can see it well enough. You can make out the wheel at in the middle...
Greetings. I live in an area with very limited bike paths and plan to organize locally to lobby for better ones. If anyone has experience doing that, I'd like...
My bike was just stolen on Friday night. I had it on my front veranda, right outside the front door, and someone just came into my front yard and took it. I...
Bike theives should be beat with their bolt cutters.<br><br>I know the feeling of violation. I guess it's a good thing I haven't met the person who took my...
Well, after riding to work for a year, I decided to enter a bike race.<br><br>A little time back, I joined a cycle club - one known for their racing. I got a...
Sorry to hear about that!<br><br>I remember the feeling of walking outside to ride only to see NO BIKE! I had to laugh. I was so shocked. I bought another one ...
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