Originally Posted by DogBoy
Next, if you do use a trailer, how do you secure it?
Lastly...I commute, and have not problem riding on roads, but my commute speed is about 15 mph. Loaded down with a trailer and 100 lbs of groceries I can only do about 7-8 mph without strenuous effort. I find myself using the MUP instead of the road, even though this causes me some nervousness when crossing the freeway onramps. Do you ride the same (ie on roads) even when loaded? I'm thinking I'm going to do that next time, but for some reason I think 7-8 mph vs 40 mph is much worse than 15 mph vs 40 mph.
Thanks for the input.
For securing a trailer. When I borrow one and need to park it in a high crime area I take an extra cable lock. I don't worry about a pro bike thief taking it but I want to make sure that I'm not being negligent with a friend's property.
For riding on the road: For me, when I'm hauling an awkward load I feel that car people should obviously be able to see that I'm using the bike for transportation not recreation so I expect them to be more considerate. Is it fantasy on my part?