Use it if you've got it when you need it, aye Tom?! My little route is a
kiddie sand box!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, April 3, 2015 at 6:23:34 AM UTC-6, Tom Harrop wrote:
A couple of times I've lost my cool when drivers have yelled at me... I
wouldn't hurt a fly but on those occasions
I'd love to see a video of that!
On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 6:23 AM, Tom Harrop twhar...@gmail.com wrote:
A couple of times I've lost my cool when drivers have yelled at me... I
wouldn't hurt a fly but on those occasions being 6'5 and beardy, and
swearing in broad Australian has led to a rapid
I live in the South of France where the streets are narrow, drivers are crazy
and there are no cyclists or bike facilities. My daily commute takes me past a
university complete with kids opening their doors, parking whilst talking on
the phone (people really do touch park here, and if they
I think Patrick did the right thing. And I bristle at the idea that a cyclist
should have to change his or her route or schedule to make sure that they
aren't in school zones at the wrong time, or on Main Street when the shift
ends. That is why there are traffic laws. One of my more shameful
Deacon,
Under those circumstances yes it's appropriate to take the lane.
Erl, such sage advice.
Deacon, sometimes you can do everything right and still anger someone! Some
folks just have a nasty disposition, in which case refer back to Erl's non
engagement policy. I've thrown the three
Patrick,
Bummer about the incident. Most of the time, figuring out routes to places
is trial and error. Now you know to pick another way. I've fine-tuned my
commute, taking a rarely used road behind a shopping center and hauling my
bike up a flight of stairs by a bridge - this cuts out the most
Patrick, you did right, but be careful. Some people hit cyclists on purpose
when they get that angry.
My wife is always making hand gestures to other drivers, but I have to keep
reminding her that if I don't understand her hand gestures, most people
will just think she's rude.
When I was a
I had a similar and refreshing experience: beater car passes me, two kids
in it (damn 30-somethings, mutter snarl mutter grumble mutter), slows, I
immediately go into defensive/agressive mode -- You have a problem?.
Driving kid says, No! Just thought you have a neat bike! Have a nice day!
I
Indeed, Hugh. Though I have no sure way to test it as I'd be surprised to
learn I've ever done everything right.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Deacon Patrick, there is just nothin' like the smell, sight and of a fresh
runnin' creek in the mountains on a sunny winters day , nuttin' !
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PAtrick,
Sorry about your encounter that I know from experience upsets the pleasure
of a ride on a sunny day.
I would of taken the lane without the three finger jesture... You can't win
against a 8,000 Lb truck .
I'm glad you made it home safely to report your experience. I would
certainly
My wife and I worked out a route that avoids the school zone, so I can
avoid it when needed. Ran an errand for Seder wine (that we thought we had
but didn't) for today. A grand Scottish misty ride with snell (frozen
rain/snow).
https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/17009306752/
Thanks for
On Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 7:39:46 PM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
Oh Garth
Yes . . . my family used to say that alot , ahahaha. Not so much
anymore, they know the Truth also .
And speaking of big ol' white pickups . . . . what
He delighted to tread upon the brink of meaning.
Oh Garth
On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 4:52 PM, Garth garth...@gmail.com wrote:
Be ever conscious of Truth Absolute : no harm can touch my being
. Pay no mind to any other . This is not just some silly affirmation nor
is it intended to
Patrick nailed it. Convince drivers you are a part of traffic, and convince
cyclists to adhere to traffic laws.
And referring to the guy in the truck as a 'young 40-something' made me feel
good that I'm still 'young'.
Anton
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On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 8:19 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote:
Yeah, the three fingers was probably the only thing wrong in the
situation.
And what is it with white pickups? Our local elementary has a bike
Sorry. No pic., so it didn't happen. It just looked like TourSacks and a
ShopSack strapped on top. Paleo food is dense food. Grin. No produce on
this trip.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Patrick: the List Demands To See a photo of your Hunq loaded with 50 lb of
groceries.
Thanks.
Patrick Moore, who has topped out at 45 lb (but on a *toute* 531 *legere* frame
and 12 oz rack!).
On Wed, Apr 1, 2015 at 5:23 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote:
Excellent point on the
As others have implied holding up three fingers says to some read between
the lines. The good Deacon is the last guy I ever expect to convey that
message. I say take the lane as it already belongs to you and if someone
wants to argue the point open with a God bless you, brother, how can I
I've ridden many km's over the last few years with a
randonneuring/commuting buddy, and I try hard to emulate his remarkable
poise and grace in the face of absurd driver behavior. He just smiles and
waves at everyone, regardless of whether they've been polite or impolite.
Based on your
As a teacher is say the best thing to do is to avoid schools at dismissal.
Parents have unreasonable road rage when it comes to other people picking up
their children, no matter the age. We all need to have a bit of a slower pace
in our life but the school pickup zone is not where I'm going to
Yeah, the three fingers was probably the only thing wrong in the
situation.
And what is it with white pickups? Our local elementary has a bike train of
kids going in. One day a white pickup driver (possibly the same one as
yours, he must get around) freaked out, and starting cussing out one of
No kidding on the white pickups.
I'd do the same as Patrick, but with two fewer fingers. I engage, maybe I
shouldn't.
Philip
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Here's a 40 lb bag of birdseed on an Atlantis (not mine). So I'll believe
Deacon Patrick's claim of 50 lbs on a Hunqapillar. Seems reasonable.
dougP
On Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 4:46:06 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Sorry. No pic., so it didn't happen. It just looked like TourSacks and
Excellent point on the fingers, Steve. I hadn't thought of that!
Erl, you are likely right. I forget we are a society that views interaction
as an act of aggression now, even in small mountain towns.
Yes, I normally miss school times, though I tend to forget all about them,
but the timing of
1st off, you did the right thing taking the lane in that situation.
When I'm on my game, I try to follow the golden rule, to avoid road rage,
don't engage. Sometimes easier said then done. Good idea to always keep
both hands on the bars, least someone confuses your gesture. I smile when
I had no idea that read between the lines was a thing with three fingers.
What a sheltered life I lead!
Good to know I (mostly) did the right thing. Yes, becoming one with traffic
is the best way wherever it can be done safely. The trick is this stretch
is one I ofter ride because the main
if it gets ugly, or if I'm holding up two cars with no clear on a twisty
road, I pull off the road and let them go
On Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 5:27:55 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
On this afternoon’s grocery run (5 miles up the pass empty, 5 down loaded)
I got yelled at for the first
Given all those conditions, taking the lane was the correct and safest
strategy. If the truck driver had any problem, hopefully he'll get over
it. In many states, school zone speed limits are enforced seriously, so he
really shouldn't have been going much faster than a bicycle. FWIW, I try
Be ever conscious of Truth Absolute : no harm can touch my being
. Pay no mind to any other . This is not just some silly affirmation nor
is it intended to be. This is Truth and there is no other.
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On 04/01/2015 06:52 PM, Garth wrote:
Be ever conscious of Truth Absolute : no harm can touch my
being . Pay no mind to any other . This is not just some silly
affirmation nor is it intended to be. This is Truth and there is no
other.
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