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Forum: Commuting
09-03-13, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 149,602
Posted By nudave2005

Finally decided to order clear lenses for my Flak...

Finally decided to order clear lenses for my Flak Jackets. I almost ran over a 96 gal garbage tote this morning. The sun doesn't rise until I'm almost at work at 6:40 AM, arriving at 6:47ish.
Forum: Commuting
08-23-13, 06:11 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 149,602
Posted By nudave2005

63F and spun up the hill like nobody's business.

63F and spun up the hill like nobody's business.
Forum: Commuting
08-21-13, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 149,602
Posted By nudave2005

Oh, I forgot. Yesterday I had my first commute...

Oh, I forgot. Yesterday I had my first commute crisis. Plastic bags are evil. I saw it and figured its a stupid plastic bag and didn't bother and rolled right over it. Next thing I know I'm...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-13, 12:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,539
Posted By nudave2005

What type of scooter? Like a vespa? Or like one...

What type of scooter? Like a vespa? Or like one of those hove-a-round things?

Chances are it is the "scooter" person. Why else would no one park next to him, ever. They learned their lesson. ...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-13, 07:26 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,762
Posted By nudave2005

I run half marathons and try to commute everyday....

I run half marathons and try to commute everyday. I check over my shoulder when running on a MUP, and keep my music at a reasonable level to hear a bell, shouting, whatever. It's a MUP and you...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-13, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 149,602
Posted By nudave2005

I'm starting to find more and more commuters...

I'm starting to find more and more commuters along my route. I haven't quite figured out why I haven't run into them before. I'm always within 1-3 minutes each day. So...either they are starting...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-13, 06:34 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,505
Posted By nudave2005

For the afternoon/after work commute, I run red...

For the afternoon/after work commute, I run red lights in the shady part of town. Stop, look, then go. Gotta keep moving. In fact, someone through a bomb into a barber shop along my route last...
Forum: Commuting
08-16-13, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By nudave2005

Just stick to main streets. I go through an...

Just stick to main streets. I go through an "interesting" part of Rochester everyday on my commute. I've never been bothered. From my experience they are more concerned about territory from rivals...
Forum: Commuting
08-16-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,096
Posted By nudave2005

NYS has a full chapter on sharing the road. ...

NYS has a full chapter on sharing the road.

http://www.dmv.ny.gov/dmanual/chapter11-manual.htm
Forum: Commuting
08-15-13, 06:16 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 149,602
Posted By nudave2005

Yes. Cold. Heading over to the winter forum. I...

Yes. Cold. Heading over to the winter forum. I need some type of head cloth thing that doesn't interfere with my helmet.
Forum: Commuting
08-14-13, 06:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By nudave2005

I always wear a bright top and run a...

I always wear a bright top and run a headlight/taillight regardless of the weather. I haven't been hit yet (a few close calls) - so I must be doing something right.

I wear this bad boy in the...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-13, 06:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,714
Posted By nudave2005

Now if you would just put a sign on the back...

Now if you would just put a sign on the back saying "Wide Load"...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-13, 06:06 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 149,602
Posted By nudave2005

Cold. Rainy. 15 mph headwind. Yup, and I...

Cold. Rainy. 15 mph headwind.

Yup, and I love it.
07-26-13, 11:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,461
Posted By nudave2005

Sounds like a plan, less protein, more fruits,...

Sounds like a plan, less protein, more fruits, veggies, and carbs.

BTW - Rise bars are all natural. Ingredients this morning: Almonds, Honey, Dates, Apples, Cranberries, Amaranth, Crisped...
07-26-13, 09:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,461
Posted By nudave2005

Tired of eating. Losing weight, fast.

So, I'm a daily commuter 26 miles round trip. I do this trip in 1:56, which according to my Garmin is about 1100 calories burned.

I've lost 3 pounds this week, which doesn't bother me that I can...
Forum: Commuting
07-26-13, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 149,602
Posted By nudave2005

Unless the wind changes during the day......

Unless the wind changes during the day... :notamused:

(Its happened numerous times to me)
07-26-13, 07:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 703
Posted By nudave2005

The Cateye LD610 is similar. His seems wider...

The Cateye LD610 is similar. His seems wider though. The Rapid 3 and Rapid 5 don't have the "side to side" motion as the LD610.
07-26-13, 07:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 703
Posted By nudave2005

The issue here is I don't see him everyday. ...

The issue here is I don't see him everyday. Maybe once a week and the most I've seen him was twice a week, it was this Monday and last Friday. I didn't see him this morning so there's no pattern. ...
07-25-13, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 703
Posted By nudave2005

Need help identifying a tail light.

I know this is a shot in the dark, and could be even a DIY - but I don't think it is. On most commute mornings, I see a cyclist making a right hand turn in front of me going the same direction. ...
Forum: Commuting
07-25-13, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 149,602
Posted By nudave2005

Busted out the gloves this morning! 52F at...

Busted out the gloves this morning! 52F at 5:45AM when I left.
07-24-13, 08:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,318
Posted By nudave2005

Does it really use that much data? I'm on the...

Does it really use that much data? I'm on the unlimited plan as well, and only go over the 2GB threshold when I listen to Pandora or online radio constantly (~ 3 hours x 5 days a week). Have you...
Forum: Commuting
07-24-13, 07:07 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 149,602
Posted By nudave2005

Ok. It was 63F and after taking the dogs out for...

Ok. It was 63F and after taking the dogs out for their business, decided to put my long sleeve t-shirt on. I had my undershirt, the long sleeve t-shirt, and t-shirt over that. I was still cold. ...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-13, 07:27 AM
Replies: 760
Views: 151,899
Posted By nudave2005

Ride home yesterday: Rochester PD arresting an...

Ride home yesterday: Rochester PD arresting an unruly citizen. 4 police officers on top of him. Going to listen to the scanner recordings later to see what exactly was going on. Sort of surprised...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-13, 07:13 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,578
Posted By nudave2005

If it: 1) Finds a missing child, or 2)...

If it:

1) Finds a missing child, or
2) Prevents an unlicensed motor vehicle operator from driving and hitting us, or
3) Finds a stolen vehicle

I could really care less. Seriously, get over...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-13, 09:16 AM
Replies: 760
Views: 151,899
Posted By nudave2005

A full set of clothes, and a gallon sized ziploc...

A full set of clothes, and a gallon sized ziploc bag with a bunch of prescriptions in it. Probably belongs to a homeless person, but there wasn't a homeless person seen/around?!
Forum: Commuting
07-18-13, 07:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,057
Posted By nudave2005

Short little review on the Deuter Race Exp Air. ...

Short little review on the Deuter Race Exp Air.

It is small. I can only fit my work clothes and going home commute clothes, and then its a squeeze. I don't believe my shoes would fit, but I keep...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-13, 06:40 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,291
Posted By nudave2005

This is awesome. And even more awesome with the...

This is awesome. And even more awesome with the Rochester weather! Congrats!
Forum: Commuting
07-17-13, 06:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,140
Posted By nudave2005

The second incident - the driver was just...

The second incident - the driver was just snoozing and made a fast correction to avoid hitting me. Maybe he thought he was turning onto a 2 lane street.. Good thing though with all of this is that...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-13, 06:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,140
Posted By nudave2005

That's a good idea. The lane I ride in starts at...

That's a good idea. The lane I ride in starts at the bottom of the hill and maybe 2-3 cars pass me in the lane next to me going up at that time in the morning. I can afford to move to the middle at...
07-16-13, 07:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,787
Posted By nudave2005

Both Merkel and Scerbo were sentenced yesterday. ...

Both Merkel and Scerbo were sentenced yesterday. Merkel gets time served and Scerbo goes to prison for 7.5 - 15 years, plus $25k+ in restitution, court fees, etc.
...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-13, 06:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,140
Posted By nudave2005

Going straight, in the right lane as I'm...

Going straight, in the right lane as I'm approaching a hill.

http://goo.gl/maps/t1Ia9

Going south on Latona and she was going east on Weiland, turning right on Latona.
Forum: Commuting
07-16-13, 06:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,140
Posted By nudave2005

Correct. She is going to make a right on red.

Correct. She is going to make a right on red.
Forum: Commuting
07-16-13, 06:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,140
Posted By nudave2005

Almost got hit today :(

So I almost got hit today by a car on my bike commute into work. It was at a right turn and red light. She had the red and I had the green, I went through the intersection and she decided to go as...
Forum: Commuting
07-15-13, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 149,602
Posted By nudave2005

Maybe I'm the only one who likes the hot and...

Maybe I'm the only one who likes the hot and humid stuff? I love it. I shower when I get to work, and when I get home. This weather makes me want to cycle, run 9 miles (like I did yesterday), and...
Forum: Commuting
07-12-13, 08:06 AM
Replies: 1,712
Views: 76,586
Posted By nudave2005

buzzbee (CA)_______________________3664 ...

buzzbee (CA)_______________________3664
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Forum: Commuting
07-12-13, 07:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,057
Posted By nudave2005

I just ordered the Deuter Race EXP Air...

I just ordered the Deuter Race EXP Air (http://www.deuter.com/en_US/backpack-details.php?category=123&artnr=32133&title=Race%20EXP%20Air) based what I was looking for - air flow, rain protection with...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-13, 10:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,740
Posted By nudave2005

We do have the Lake Ontario State Parkway, which...

We do have the Lake Ontario State Parkway, which I'm sure is open to cycling. However, the shoulder is slim and the road is deteriorating.
Forum: Commuting
07-10-13, 08:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,740
Posted By nudave2005

The NYS Troopers would get you off the road in...

The NYS Troopers would get you off the road in Rochester at least. Non-motorized vehicles are prohibited on the expressway/freeway, whatever you want to call it.
07-10-13, 07:47 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 9,346
Posted By nudave2005

What's that saying? The bigger the truck, the...

What's that saying? The bigger the truck, the smaller the...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-13, 07:15 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 149,602
Posted By nudave2005

More humidity. More heat. Hit a short shower...

More humidity. More heat. Hit a short shower for about 2 miles. Dried out by the time I arrived at work. 72F and 85% humidity. Also had a nasty head wind for most of my ride.
Forum: Commuting
07-09-13, 08:49 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,091
Posted By nudave2005

Thinking about getting the Ortlieb Vario: ...

Thinking about getting the Ortlieb Vario: http://www.rei.com/product/833115/ortlieb-vario-ql3-backpack-single-pannier

The one review of the backpack part being uncomfortable worries me - as this...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-13, 07:54 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,091
Posted By nudave2005

Quick question - Your messenger bag, that stays...

Quick question - Your messenger bag, that stays clean? With the mud, road grime, etc, how do you clean it?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-13, 10:23 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,223
Posted By nudave2005

AHahahaaha, dumb motorist. You should've turned...

AHahahaaha, dumb motorist. You should've turned the tables on him - if a rock spit up from his car tires and hit you on your bike, would he be held liable. I'd love to hear his answer.
Forum: Commuting
07-08-13, 06:07 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 149,602
Posted By nudave2005

Cloudy, roads were wet in spots but I missed all...

Cloudy, roads were wet in spots but I missed all the rain!
Forum: Commuting
07-03-13, 08:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,616
Posted By nudave2005

Do you have a shower at your destination? If so,...

Do you have a shower at your destination? If so, you can do what I do and wash the clothes in the shower. I forgot an extra pair of socks for my ride home and just used the soap in the shower,...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-13, 07:26 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,091
Posted By nudave2005

Thanks for the great ideas. I'm leaning towards...

Thanks for the great ideas. I'm leaning towards the QR fenders until I purchase a dedicated road bike and am ready to use this bike as a commuter.
Forum: Commuting
07-02-13, 12:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,061
Posted By nudave2005

If it was me in the first vid, I'd be bailing...

If it was me in the first vid, I'd be bailing into the ravine.
Forum: Commuting
07-02-13, 09:23 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,091
Posted By nudave2005

After the replies, I'll look into the fenders to...

After the replies, I'll look into the fenders to see what's involved. Does make sense to have them on a commuting bike, but my bike also serves as a recreation and fitness bike at the same time. I...
Forum: Commuting
07-02-13, 08:36 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,091
Posted By nudave2005

Spiderman was terrible. I work right at Clinton...

Spiderman was terrible. I work right at Clinton / Broad. It was either go down Broad, which is my usual way through a sea of pedestrians at the make shift bus stop on the bridge or just bite the...
Forum: Commuting
07-02-13, 08:17 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,091
Posted By nudave2005

Thanks squegeeboo. I'm going from Greece to...

Thanks squegeeboo. I'm going from Greece to Downtown. Playing in traffic. I used to live just south of the Thruway off W. Henrietta past Telephone. I know exactly where you're talking about. ...
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