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Forum: Commuting

01-05-11, 10:48 AM

Replies: 45

Get buzzed, politely explain the law, get hit by truck, police indifferent. Help?

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Posted By aussieinva

That's pretty much what I was thinking. When we...

That's pretty much what I was thinking. When we drive you get cut off, tailgated and buzzed by those who don't follow the law so its not unexpected to have similar treatment on a bicycle. These...

Forum: Commuting

01-04-11, 12:48 PM

Replies: 77

Places that don't have bike racks.

Views: 5,303

Posted By aussieinva

Not many bike racks in Hampton Roads

What a great question. Thanks for posting it. I think it is interesting to see what people in other areas experience as opposed to myself.

Since riding more I have made a point to look for bike...

Forum: Commuting

09-20-08, 06:05 AM

Replies: 45

Hit a cat yesterday

Views: 9,824

Posted By aussieinva

Thankfully havent hit anything animals yet but...

Thankfully havent hit anything animals yet but there have been a few near misses.

A family of 6 deer who bounded out of the woods right in front of me. Barely missed them.
A Black snake who...

Forum: Commuting

09-17-08, 03:41 PM

Replies: 79

Why you should always have gloves and a helmet!

Views: 4,759

Posted By aussieinva

" Question for the original poster: Were you...

" Question for the original poster: Were you wearing any Hi-Visibility clothing at the time of the incident?"

Yes I always wear bright clothing so I can be seen. I believe part of the issue was...

Forum: Commuting

09-16-08, 03:15 PM

Replies: 79

Why you should always have gloves and a helmet!

Views: 4,759

Posted By aussieinva

Why you should always have gloves and a helmet!

I was on my way home yesterday on a reasonably busy 4 lane divided road when a car came across the road from a side street and did not realize that I was coming or that I was coming faster than they...

Forum: Commuting

08-31-08, 09:11 PM

Replies: 885

What's wrong with a Walmart bike?

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Posted By aussieinva

Caroline, I was in a similar situation to...

Caroline,

I was in a similar situation to you. I had Walmart/target bikes when I was growing up and when I moved to VA all I could afford was a cheap Target bike for $80. I rode it around for...

Forum: Commuting

08-12-08, 07:32 AM

Replies: 21

Keep breaking spokes

Views: 1,504

Posted By aussieinva

Keep breaking spokes

Hi,

Have a 2008 Trek 7.3 FX that I use for commuting and recreational riding. I ride exclusively on the streets with the ocassional sidewalk. I try to avoid potholes particuaraly after the frist...

Forum: Commuting

08-03-08, 07:16 AM

Replies: 55

commuting in a rough neighbourhood

Views: 2,418

Posted By aussieinva

commuting in a rough neighbourhood

I am seriously thinking of commuting to and from work. It is about 10 miles each way, which doesn't bother me but the last mile or so is through some rough neighbourhoods. In the morning I don't see...

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