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Bekologist
03-15-07, 08:29 AM
Here's today's poll for those concerned about Bicycling Advocacy.
On tuesday, I was riding a few errands and came across this bicyclist on the MUP. He was hauling his groceries and sundries home from the store to his sailboat. It's a "bikes at work" trailer. I thought it was sooo cool to see such a large cargo hauler I took some pictures. Later, I began to think, what was this cyclist doing wrong?
Any comments are welcome, I thought the trailer was a great example of transportational cycling.
Now, that says it all in pictures - thanks!
I especially like the patio stand on the back of the trailer.
ghettocruiser
03-15-07, 09:01 AM
Nice jacket.
Nice jacket.
True, but he IS apparently riding through a crime scene (see the white figure on the ground). I hope the CSIs aren't upset with him.
Did you ask him how far he was hauling that load?
Tom Stormcrowe
03-15-07, 09:23 AM
Here's today's poll for those concerned about Bicycling Advocacy.
On tuesday, I was riding a few errands and came across this bicyclist on the MUP. He was hauling his groceries and sundries home from the store to his sailboat. It's a "bikes at work" trailer. I thought it was sooo cool to see such a large cargo hauler I took some pictures. Later, I began to think, what was this cyclist doing wrong?
Any comments are welcome, I thought the trailer was a great example of transportational cycling.
Great post Bek! I love the trailer!
Bekologist
03-15-07, 09:24 AM
Didn't ask, but using my deductive skills- distance from store to marina- I'd say only a couple of miles.
Great post Bek! I love the trailer!
I love the trailer too - you can haul some serious groceries with that sucker!
joejack951
03-15-07, 09:28 AM
Where is his daytime visible rear flasher and headlight? ;)
The only thing I see "wrong" is that he is always in the "pedestrian zone."
Dude's on wheels... He's riding in the foot zone.
Keith99
03-15-07, 10:02 AM
The big thnig he did wrong is get photographed. He is actually a South American war criminal and he will now be hunted down.
I-Like-To-Bike
03-15-07, 10:28 AM
Come on, I didn't ask for this. All you guys gripe and moan about the VC debate but you drag it into every thread. It's so tiring. How about when you have a nice thread going you leave you luggage at the door, please.
He isn't wearing Oakleys and the bike has a kickstand. Where's da bib? Heck he'll be turning 400 watts and still be going slow as molasses. How Freddish, eh?:)
that guy is badass. he's the semi-truck of practical bicycling.
He isn't wearing Oakleys and the bike has a kickstand. Where's da bib? Heck he'll be turning 400 watts and still be going slow as molasses. How Freddish, eh?:)
LOL!
Treespeed
03-15-07, 01:53 PM
Great setup as long as he stays on the Burke.
I wouldn't want to take that load up Dexter.
Paul L.
03-15-07, 02:44 PM
Well, now that you mention it I believe he has too much of his load situated to the front making his tongue weight excessive and possibly causing handling difficulties. He should also have running lights to illuminate his trailer. Interesting that this trailer looks an awful lot like the trailer in this thread:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=276297
That guy gets around!
hotbike
03-15-07, 04:38 PM
A bicycle can be stored aboard a yacht.
A car would capsize the Yacht.
I think this cyclist is doing everything right.
NoNaYet
03-15-07, 04:44 PM
Well, now that you mention it I believe he has too much of his load situated to the front making his tongue weight excessive and possibly causing handling difficulties.
There is a lady who is on her homeward (I assume) commute on her DF bike almost everyday I am too. I drive since I have a 35 mile commute.
Anyway, she has a cruiser bike with a kid seat, and carries a backpack in the seat and a second one hanging of the back of the kid seat.
The back one sways with each stroke, and the rear end of the bike swerves a good 12 inches. It is a really near out of control and dangerous ride, not to mention it must be a lot of work and uncomfortable.
NNY
Paul L.
03-15-07, 06:15 PM
There is a lady who is on her homeward (I assume) commute on her DF bike almost everyday I am too. I drive since I have a 35 mile commute.
Anyway, she has a cruiser bike with a kid seat, and carries a backpack in the seat and a second one hanging of the back of the kid seat.
The back one sways with each stroke, and the rear end of the bike swerves a good 12 inches. It is a really near out of control and dangerous ride, not to mention it must be a lot of work and uncomfortable.
NNY
Been there done that as a kid. Can't believe some of the things I did on a bike as a kid, in traffic no less!
As a paper boy sometimes the bags on the handlebars would steer and not me!:eek:
Bekologist
03-16-07, 12:19 AM
bags of newspapers on the handlebars- *sigh*
That brings back a flood of childhood memories, thanks. wow. I've been transportational bicycling for a long time now.
Remember the day you'd go collect, and walk up to the doors? then afterwards, doling out the cost of the papers, and what was left was your cut?
Then, the frenetic ride to the store for candy & comic books, the woolworth's for a swim mask, or the hardware store to see the Schwinn guy for a new bottom bracket and some axle grease?
:)
Anyway, I forgot the obvious mistake- Dude with the trailer was using a SOFTRIDE saddle contraption on a fifteen year old mountain bike! (see pic #1) Talk about lack of handling with all that weight on the rear axle.....
SingingSabre
03-16-07, 01:05 AM
No Brooks. Time to shun him.
skanking biker
03-16-07, 01:13 AM
Heeey maaaan, there is no "wrong"; its just like you and the bike. Stop trying to oppress us with your preconceived hangups on right and wrong
KrisPistofferson
03-16-07, 10:03 AM
He's not using Dynamic Lane Positioning and "taking the lane" on a 45MPH two-lane road. But I voted for "enjoying himself." :)
I-Like-To-Bike
03-16-07, 10:09 AM
He's not using Dynamic Lane Positioning and "taking the lane" on a 45MPH two-lane road. But I voted for "enjoying himself." :)
But I can't see which hand he is using!
Bikepacker67
03-16-07, 11:56 AM
For some reason that reminds me of my very first tour.
* as a sidenote, that bike looks way too small for the rider.
Tom Stormcrowe
03-16-07, 03:27 PM
For some reason that reminds me of my very first tour.
* as a sidenote, that bike looks way too small for the rider.
Are ya saying that you packed a tad heavy?;)
Bikepacker67
03-16-07, 03:39 PM
Are ya saying that you packed a tad heavy?;)
Let's put it this way:
About 20 miles out of Belchertown on rt 202, I started chucking things into the woods with the intention of bungee-ing them back up on the return trip from New Hampshire.
Stacked a pylon of rocks and everything....
sbhikes
03-16-07, 07:47 PM
It's SO obvious, Bek. That guy was using a sidepath. Doesn't he know he's gonna get KILLED?
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