Gee... watch out for curbs...
#26
Senior Member
True story: one Summer night in my early teens, me and some friends were hanging out at the beach and engaged in a friendly sprint to the water fountain on the side of the firehouse. Dark out, freshly installed asphalt (black) curb, I tripped over it at full tilt run, instinctively put my hands out to break my fall... and broke my left wrist and right pinky.
I feel bad for Kerry, especially if it involves complications with his hip replacement. Any of us suffers a crash like that, no one cares except maybe the paramedics. Kerry crashes, and it makes the news...
Aside: I used to work at Savenor's Market on Charles St. in Boston, and Kerry's chef occasionally purchased meat from our store. There's a decent chance I cut meat he ate.
#27
Senior Member
I had a 750 F1 and it only had a center stand. Dropped it several times trying to get it up on the stand. And yes, lock to lock on the steering comes very quickly. Scariest crash was when the steering damper came loose and locked the steering. Luckily I was at walking pace but five minutes before I was going 90+
__________________
Il faut de l'audace, encore de l'audace, toujours de l'audace
1980 3Rensho-- 1975 Raleigh Sprite 3spd
1990s Raleigh M20 MTB--2007 Windsor Hour (track)
1988 Ducati 750 F1
Il faut de l'audace, encore de l'audace, toujours de l'audace
1980 3Rensho-- 1975 Raleigh Sprite 3spd
1990s Raleigh M20 MTB--2007 Windsor Hour (track)
1988 Ducati 750 F1
#28
Senior Member
This is why I'm a huge fan of mountable curbs (roughly a 45 degree angle rather than 90 degree). Any new bikeway in The Netherlands now requires them on the bikeway side. We should do the same.
#29
24-Speed Machine
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Wash. Grove, MD
Posts: 6,058
Bikes: 2003 Specialized Allez 24-Speed Road Bike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Kerry breaks leg in bike crash; ends overseas trip early
Didn't he also crash while drinking water and trying to cross RR tracks?
Maybe the dude needs to up the situational awareness, eh?
Didn't he also crash while drinking water and trying to cross RR tracks?
Maybe the dude needs to up the situational awareness, eh?
Personally, I try to avoid crossing railroad tracks when I can.
#30
Cycle Year Round
#31
incazzare.
We are! But we were talking about a motorcycle. So you were half right, and that's not bad.
__________________
1964 JRJ (Bob Jackson), 1973 Wes Mason, 1974 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1986 Schwinn High Sierra, 2000ish Colian (Colin Laing), 2011 Dick Chafe, 2013 Velo Orange Pass Hunter
1964 JRJ (Bob Jackson), 1973 Wes Mason, 1974 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1986 Schwinn High Sierra, 2000ish Colian (Colin Laing), 2011 Dick Chafe, 2013 Velo Orange Pass Hunter
#32
Yeah, you betcha!
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 171
Bikes: 2014 Cannondale EVO 5, 2006 Trek 1000, and early 70's Manufrance Hirondelle
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
6 Posts
So did I.
No, I don't think we have the same world view, but I am a careful student of political science and history. Bottomline, in the 2004 campaign there were three groups of people, (1) political operatives with a vested interest in discrediting John Kerry's military service and building up George Bush's service in the Texas Air Guard (or at least trying to find the records of his service), (2) John Kerry's entire swift boat crew that supported his version of events and his campaign, and (3) everyone else that didn't care either way and were only interested in qualifications. Which group were you?
Easy. My wife ran into the curb and crashed the other night, going uphill on a slow easy ride after work. No traffic at all. If you are married, you'll understand why I held my tongue and kept the snarky comments to myself.
No, I don't think we have the same world view, but I am a careful student of political science and history. Bottomline, in the 2004 campaign there were three groups of people, (1) political operatives with a vested interest in discrediting John Kerry's military service and building up George Bush's service in the Texas Air Guard (or at least trying to find the records of his service), (2) John Kerry's entire swift boat crew that supported his version of events and his campaign, and (3) everyone else that didn't care either way and were only interested in qualifications. Which group were you?
Easy. My wife ran into the curb and crashed the other night, going uphill on a slow easy ride after work. No traffic at all. If you are married, you'll understand why I held my tongue and kept the snarky comments to myself.
Last edited by Minnesota Expat; 06-01-15 at 10:46 PM. Reason: Punctuation
#33
Yeah, you betcha!
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 171
Bikes: 2014 Cannondale EVO 5, 2006 Trek 1000, and early 70's Manufrance Hirondelle
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
6 Posts
Yeah, but I'm conflicted by a 71 year old riding a segment of the Tour de France on a real deal road bike. We're all dealing with older parents, hip replacements, osteoporosis, etc, and I cannot fathom mom and dad on bikes even ten years ago in their 70's. On the other hand, I'm 55 years old, with a healthy heart and solid knees (okay, they get a little stiff after a long ride), can hang at least for most an "A" group ride, and hope to be riding into my 70's. It's pure physical luck and genes, certainly nothing I did right!
Last edited by Minnesota Expat; 06-01-15 at 10:44 PM. Reason: Punctuation
#34
Yeah, you betcha!
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 171
Bikes: 2014 Cannondale EVO 5, 2006 Trek 1000, and early 70's Manufrance Hirondelle
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
6 Posts
I don't know, if we're looking for incidents back to 1992, that's 23-years. I've dumped it hard at least twice in just the last 2 1/2 years and I've ridden hard off and on for forty years. Goes with the territory. Of course, when my wife crashed and I told her that "**** happens", well, I'm still trying to climb out of that hole.
#35
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 80
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Looking at all the pictures from various news sites of John Kerry on his bike, someone seriously needs to teach him how to properly wear his helmet.
He has is tilted forward to where it's almost covering his eyes, and the straps are nowhere near adjusted properly (the front side straps are covering the middle of his ear).
He has is tilted forward to where it's almost covering his eyes, and the straps are nowhere near adjusted properly (the front side straps are covering the middle of his ear).
#36
genec
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: West Coast
Posts: 27,079
Bikes: custom built, sannino, beachbike, giant trance x2
Mentioned: 86 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 13658 Post(s)
Liked 4,532 Times
in
3,158 Posts
I don't know, if we're looking for incidents back to 1992, that's 23-years. I've dumped it hard at least twice in just the last 2 1/2 years and I've ridden hard off and on for forty years. Goes with the territory. Of course, when my wife crashed and I told her that "**** happens", well, I'm still trying to climb out of that hole.
Kerry is about 70 years old or so... at this point, with his "protection crew" I would think "hitting a curb" would be something an experienced rider could avoid.
#37
Senior Member
Looking at all the pictures from various news sites of John Kerry on his bike, someone seriously needs to teach him how to properly wear his helmet.
He has is tilted forward to where it's almost covering his eyes, and the straps are nowhere near adjusted properly (the front side straps are covering the middle of his ear).
He has is tilted forward to where it's almost covering his eyes, and the straps are nowhere near adjusted properly (the front side straps are covering the middle of his ear).
__________________
Il faut de l'audace, encore de l'audace, toujours de l'audace
1980 3Rensho-- 1975 Raleigh Sprite 3spd
1990s Raleigh M20 MTB--2007 Windsor Hour (track)
1988 Ducati 750 F1
Il faut de l'audace, encore de l'audace, toujours de l'audace
1980 3Rensho-- 1975 Raleigh Sprite 3spd
1990s Raleigh M20 MTB--2007 Windsor Hour (track)
1988 Ducati 750 F1
#38
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: On the bridge with Picard
Posts: 5,932
Bikes: Specialized Allez, Specialized Sirrus
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 17 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I deleted the political comments. There's a thread on this subject in P&R so feel free to post those comments there.
#39
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 11,016
Bikes: Custom Zona c/f tandem + Scott Plasma single
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 77 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 19 Times
in
11 Posts
Some folks fall out of their recliner . . .
Give Kerry credit . . .
Get well soon and back on the bike!
Heck, I'm only 82 and still pedalin' 100 miles a week.
Pedal on! Rudy/zonatandem
Give Kerry credit . . .
Get well soon and back on the bike!
Heck, I'm only 82 and still pedalin' 100 miles a week.
Pedal on! Rudy/zonatandem
#41
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 7,384
Mentioned: 49 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 800 Post(s)
Liked 218 Times
in
171 Posts
I heard a news report this morning quoting him as being distracted by the noise of his motorcycle escort.
Last edited by Jim from Boston; 06-03-15 at 07:02 AM.
#42
Cycle Year Round
Even the limited video with this ride, showed he had a problem holding his line while looking at his cycle computer.
__________________
Land of the Free, Because of the Brave.
Land of the Free, Because of the Brave.
#43
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: New Rochelle, NY
Posts: 38,663
Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter
Mentioned: 140 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 5766 Post(s)
Liked 2,538 Times
in
1,404 Posts
My only wish regulation for curbs, is that they be painted or otherwise made to contrast with the roadway. I see too many instances where the sidewalks, curbs, and roadways are of a single material and color and the curb is nearly invisible at times.
__________________
FB
Chain-L site
An ounce of diagnosis is worth a pound of cure.
Just because I'm tired of arguing, doesn't mean you're right.
“One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions” - Adm Grace Murray Hopper - USN
WARNING, I'm from New York. Thin skinned people should maintain safe distance.
FB
Chain-L site
An ounce of diagnosis is worth a pound of cure.
Just because I'm tired of arguing, doesn't mean you're right.
“One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions” - Adm Grace Murray Hopper - USN
WARNING, I'm from New York. Thin skinned people should maintain safe distance.
#44
Senior Member
They help, but one shouldn't count on them. The fact is that a bicycle won't mount them smoothly and rider will still spill when they're struck at the wrong angle.
My only wish regulation for curbs, is that they be painted or otherwise made to contrast with the roadway. I see too many instances where the sidewalks, curbs, and roadways are of a single material and color and the curb is nearly invisible at times.
My only wish regulation for curbs, is that they be painted or otherwise made to contrast with the roadway. I see too many instances where the sidewalks, curbs, and roadways are of a single material and color and the curb is nearly invisible at times.
Agree about the color. Most I've seen have been cement or paver while the path itself was bituminous or different colored pavers.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
anaclaudia
General Cycling Discussion
27
12-20-17 07:41 PM