Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

Dear all, First, I appreciate being part of this discussion group and reading your thoughts on one of the favorite parts of my life (bikes). My psychology of riding has been heavily influenced by Grant’s Just Ride, that he gave me when I purchased my Roadini. I started to feel less need to

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

Patrick: Cluelessness is in ample supply here in Sacramento as well. I’m seeing a lot of people on bikes that 1) look like they’ve been in the garage since the 1990s or 2) look brand-new. In either case, they’re piloted by people who are too often sadly lacking in the skills that are needed on

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

I once accidentally hooked up with a sort-of-wannabee roadie type and rode circa 20 miles with him on the city's major Paseo del Bosque bike path one weekday morning. We were maintaining a good clip, probably close to 20 mph, and this fellow would yell at pedestrians we passed, "Walk on the

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

Excellent On Mon, Apr 27, 2020 at 6:45 AM George Schick wrote: > Regarding MUP's and trails, you all may enjoy this recumbent rider's rant > at those who use/abuse the paths: http://www.bentrideronline.com/?p=4132 > > > On Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 6:40:11 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >>

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

I wonder if an electric bike would be what you need, even if other users ride foolishly. I'd certainly think of one if I were in your situation; nothing more horrible IME than 2 daily commutes on crowded roads in a car. I tend to move left when an oncoming rider seems to be encroaching on my

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

Sky, Thank you for your good work. I am ringing my cowbell every 7pm for you... Me, no riding for over a month. Sure do miss it! EricF Vancouver On Sun, 26 Apr 2020 at 23:07, Sky Coulter wrote: > My riding has dropped to almost zero for April; i think i managed to > commute to work at the

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

I grew up with a multi use path at the end of my street. I started using it at 5-6 when I learned to ride a bicycle. The etiquette of the trail was so ingrained in the culture of childhood for my peers and I that even in our punky middle school BMX years, we were still "on your left" conscious.

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

Regarding MUP's and trails, you all may enjoy this recumbent rider's rant at those who use/abuse the paths: http://www.bentrideronline.com/?p=4132 On Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 6:40:11 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Bells are friendly, but don't work with too many walkers I encounter. Two

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Sky, my heart goes out to you with your challenging work. I presume you are in healthcare. I wish you safety, lots of energy and good quality sleep when you can get it. Andy On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 11:07 PM Sky Coulter wrote: > My riding has dropped to almost zero for April; i think i

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

My riding has dropped to almost zero for April; i think i managed to commute to work at the start of the month once, but my shifts are 12hrs long And i’ve worked almost every calendar day since mid-march so didn’t want to risk further compromising my immune system. My next day off is May 7th

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Spurcycles bell does not carry in the silence of back trails, so I find it hard to imagine it working anywhere. I returned it and switched to Rivendell's big loud bell: that carries, sounds like a friendly trolly and is heard 2/3rd of the time on remote trails. The other 1/3rd? Either hard of

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Too funny > On Apr 26, 2020, at 4:47 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > > Kicked her into the ditch, actually. But only in my sinful thoughts. > > On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 5:44 PM Andrew Erman > wrote: > Patrick, > > Great story! Did you really push the lady in the ditch? >

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Kicked her into the ditch, actually. But only in my sinful thoughts. On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 5:44 PM Andrew Erman wrote: > Patrick, > > Great story! Did you really push the lady in the ditch? > > I have an electric bike I used to ride to work (till a few weeks ago, when > I switched to riding

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I laughed out loud. “I pushed her into the ditch.” Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 26, 2020, at 4:40 PM, Patrick Moore wrote: > >  > Bells are friendly, but don't work with too many walkers I encounter. Two > instances: > > First, was riding along a ditch bank road, saw a couple ahead taking

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Patrick, Great story! Did you really push the lady in the ditch? I have an electric bike I used to ride to work (till a few weeks ago, when I switched to riding solely human powered bikes) - I have Zound horn on that bike to use with cars - it will definitely get people’s attention! Best,

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Bells are friendly, but don't work with too many walkers I encounter. Two instances: First, was riding along a ditch bank road, saw a couple ahead taking the width of the path, started ringing my Spurcycle bell 100' in advance of passing; no reaction, so I passed. Man said, peevishly, "You should

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I encounter walkers taking up entire paths quite frequently. Some ignore bells. So far, none of them have ignored a skidding tire. I lock up my rear brake when I’m way behind them, they always turn around and then move to the side. I think it’s the impending possibility that someone is about

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I am finding people walking in the middle of the streets of residential neighborhoods (even ones that are all apartment buildings) - not to avoid anyone, just walking in the middle of the street. I am presented with the dilemma of how to get by them and keep social distance. I am frankly at a

Re: [RBW] What have you learned during the isolation?

I've learned to start riding on the road again. It's less crowded, and now it's a way to avoid the crowds on the bike paths. On Fri, Apr 10, 2020 at 7:20 PM aeroperf wrote: > > It’s the first time I’ve started a thread, but I’d be interested to hear > about what you’ve learned that’s new to