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 for
the safety of others. Bicycles do not create nearly
the same danger for pedestrians and othe vehicles as
cars do. <br>It is somewhat unpopular (and for me,
unheard of) to say that bikes should in fact enjoy
greater freedoms on-road than do motorists. Why is this?
I've heard people say "Well, you can't ask for MORE
rights," without explaining why, other than "it wouldn't
be fair." Is it unfair for bikes to enjoy fewer
restrictions due to their low danger rate? Most cycling
advocates I've read seem to agree that it is fair for
cyclists to pay no taxes to maintain a road, because
bicycles do not harm a road. The principle here is
similar. One could argue that it is unfair to favor one
mode of transportation over another, but perhaps such
a law would encourage people to choose the mode
that is healthy, environment-friendly, and safer for
all.<br><br>Nat<br><br>(Note: I am only talking about urban environments, which
I define as a place where a car is a luxury at best
but *never* a necessity.)
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 ...
Glad that you tried!!! I have found that cycling with better riders makes me a bit better. Does your club have informal races that would not cost you so many...
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