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
insurance for messengers, not all cyclists. Same for the
helmet law. Which is why it's unfair. <br><br>I got into
a hollering match with some driver who kept honking
at me even though he had room to pass. He told me to
"get on the sidewalk", and I tried to explain the law
nicely, but he kept shouting, so I was forced to call him
a bad name. Just doing my part to improve the image
of urban cyclists...:)
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...
Friday, I rode my bike to work. It was not bad at all. I actually enjoyed it. I have decided to do it more and more and to hook up with others that ride ...
Great Greg!! Good to hear that you are commuting! I always found it very practical to ride to work. It is certainly more in the minute--lets you know that you...
Alright!<br><br>I have ridden nearly every day for a year now. Since I started riding to work, I gained fitness and lost weight. I find the morning rides often...
Hey fellow riders,<br><br>I was thinking about the bike that I have and if I need another. I have a mountain bike. I like it but it is somewhat heavier. I was ...
Date: September 16, 2000 <br>City: Plainview <br>State: TX<br> <br>Country: USA <br>Fees: Under 12 Years: $5, With NORBA License: $15, No NORBA License: $20 ...
BMX at Sand Hill Ranch II Every Sunday New summer hours start April 2,2000. Sign-ups are from 2:00 p.m. through 3:00 p.m. Race begins at 3:30 p.m. Trophies, ...
From time to time I will post different cycling events in the group. I wil try to find info on the different levels as well as the locations, times and entry...
I agree that Mtn. Bicycles are heavier!! A road bicycle ("10 speed") will certainly be easier if your ride is on pavement. I have 3 bicycles: (1)A cheap ...
Greg, the problem with mountain bikes on the road is not the weight, but the tires. The mountain bike frame will keep you more upright and generally more ...