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genec
10-03-06, 12:59 PM
Here is some fun easy reading (vs. scientific reseach papers) on traffic waves:
http://amasci.com/amateur/traffic/traffic1.html

Al

Nice write up and good illustrations... all it take is driver co-operation and courtesy. Such rare commodities on the road today.
redden
10-03-06, 08:21 PM
During my commute this morning on Sepulveda, 2 lanes in each direction. Going south it's easy to go 30+ on a bike. I take the right lane. Traffic gaining on me in both lanes. I start a tight controlled weave. Amazing result. Cars slowed, moved to the left lane and gave me a wide birth. Worked like a charm!!!!!!! :D
Bekologist
10-03-06, 09:48 PM
did the drivers smile and wave, or curse epitephs?

i usually piss drivers off when i do the "drunken sailor lane swerve" technique. i assume they don't understand the rationale.....

thats' the D.S.L.S. technique, not to be confused with powerweave....
redden
10-04-06, 05:22 AM
It was dark but I had the feeling that they were worried because of my lack of skill. I'll be doing more "research" on it.
2manybikes
10-04-06, 07:52 AM
During my commute this morning on Sepulveda, 2 lanes in each direction. Going south it's easy to go 30+ on a bike. I take the right lane. Traffic gaining on me in both lanes. I start a tight controlled weave. Amazing result. Cars slowed, moved to the left lane and gave me a wide birth. Worked like a charm!!!!!!! :D

Always works for me !!

They think you might fall over in front of them.


did the drivers smile and wave, or curse epitephs?

i usually piss drivers off when i do the "drunken sailor lane swerve" technique. i assume they don't understand the rationale.....

thats' the D.S.L.S. technique, not to be confused with powerweave....

I love that term.......D.S.L.S. I'm going to bring it up tonight at the Wed. night ride. :D
raleigh_fan
10-05-06, 10:37 AM
Nice write up and good illustrations... all it take is driver co-operation and courtesy. Such rare commodities on the road today.

I agree, except that for the extraneous phrase "on the road": "Such rare commodities today." ;-)
wheel
10-06-06, 01:32 AM
I had that In a bicycle lane.
redden
10-06-06, 05:01 AM
I think birds prefer cardboard boxes. Or bathrooms cabinets. Mmm tasty.

Wow I thought the greys were destructive!