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Forum: Commuting
11-01-17, 05:47 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 16,354
Posted By mannie3moon

Thanks for the responses, guys! Very insightful....

Thanks for the responses, guys! Very insightful. I do take my panniers in the store with me when I go shopping, because I'm sure they'll get stolen if I leave them on my bike outside the store.
Forum: Commuting
11-01-17, 01:47 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 16,354
Posted By mannie3moon

Why aren't bicycle panniers more popular with commuters?

I live in a pretty bike-friendly town with lots of LBSs. I don't understand why more commuters don't invest in a pair of panniers for toting stuff around. Of course there's nothing inherently wrong...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-17, 07:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,013
Posted By mannie3moon

...useful, and not just for show or status.

...useful, and not just for show or status.
Forum: Commuting
02-25-17, 06:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,712
Posted By mannie3moon

Is signaling out of fashion or something?

I live in a relatively bicycle-friendly town that has a lot of side streets, which I like. Even when I take some of the bigger roads, and even during heavier traffic times, the motorists are still...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-16, 07:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,686
Posted By mannie3moon

Longest I've ever gone without bathing is 3 days....

Longest I've ever gone without bathing is 3 days. Stinky or not, itchy or not, that's where I draw my personal line. I only wear deodorant when I know I will (or might) be around people, though.
Forum: Commuting
03-25-16, 05:26 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,128
Posted By mannie3moon

I have a bell that I bought from my LBS. It's...

I have a bell that I bought from my LBS. It's gives a pretty loud "ding-ding." I used to use it as a "I'm behind you and will be passing shortly, please don't be alarmed" courteous warning. I don't...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-06-16, 01:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,018
Posted By mannie3moon

Maybe bad drivers are huge football (American)...

Maybe bad drivers are huge football (American) fans?? Someone should do a survey.
Forum: Commuting
12-27-15, 11:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,265
Posted By mannie3moon

Didn't commute as I was off for the holiday and...

Didn't commute as I was off for the holiday and most businesses were closed. I did ride one of the local trails, though. Beautiful 85F weather and sunny :ride:.

'Twas the night before Christmas...
Forum: Commuting
11-06-15, 08:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,581
Posted By mannie3moon

"No bad weather" type I guess. I don't bike for...

"No bad weather" type I guess. I don't bike for show, or superiority, or out of necessity, or for enlightenment. No helmet, no fenders. No anger, no attitude. Just fun and frugality.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-15, 02:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,216
Posted By mannie3moon

It's hot where I live, so outside of commuting to...

It's hot where I live, so outside of commuting to and from work, I'll enjoy a ride before 9am on the days I don't work. In the cooler months, I'll ride in the early afternoons.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-12-15, 03:29 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,334
Posted By mannie3moon

My exact feelings.

My exact feelings.
Forum: Commuting
06-04-15, 08:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,197
Posted By mannie3moon

Very little of my bike commuting around town...

Very little of my bike commuting around town involves the use of bike lanes. But this is because I mainly use side streets, which have no bike lanes and almost no cars. Some cities have lots of side...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-15, 11:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,159
Posted By mannie3moon

Before I got my commuter, I only had my racing...

Before I got my commuter, I only had my racing bike, which was fun, but gave me mild neck and shoulder aches after long rides due to the posture it had me in. My commuter puts me in a more upright...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-15, 09:17 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 9,466
Posted By mannie3moon

+1 yankeefan, that was very, very well said. ...

+1 yankeefan, that was very, very well said.

I actually started wearing skinny jeans and ditched my usual bell-bottoms because I liked commuting by bike, and wanted to do it more often and more...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-15, 07:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,721
Posted By mannie3moon

When I started: - One road bike that I rode...

When I started:
- One road bike that I rode only for pleasure on my days off
- Always decked out in bike shorts, helmet, jersey, and gloves (too cheap for cleats & pedals)
- Same monotonous trail...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-18-14, 06:06 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 16,845
Posted By mannie3moon

Umm, I'll just take whichever path takes me where...

Umm, I'll just take whichever path takes me where I want to go. I've never felt unsafe in a bike lane, but then again I live in a relatively bike-friendly town. Here, we do have some bicycle...
Forum: Commuting
10-16-14, 03:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,351
Posted By mannie3moon

Now that I think about it, I do run into more...

Now that I think about it, I do run into more cyclists when I'm driving than when I'm riding. Sometimes I might feel a little envy, but never guilt, because when I'm commuting I like the roads to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-30-14, 05:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,323
Posted By mannie3moon

I've seen some bike boxes popping up around town,...

I've seen some bike boxes popping up around town, mostly close to the university. They're not on any of my usual bike routes, anyway, but I don't get the point of them. What problem is it designed to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-14, 01:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,955
Posted By mannie3moon

Maybe you're just not a morning person? I am, and...

Maybe you're just not a morning person? I am, and I love the quiet beauty of the morning sunrise over the evening heat and traffic. If it's not too hot and not too crowded, go for a ride whenever you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-06-14, 12:50 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 7,851
Posted By mannie3moon

Yes, the motorcyclist was speeding, but that...

Yes, the motorcyclist was speeding, but that doesn't mean that the crash could not have happened had he gone slower. It is a car driver's responsibility to look before making a left turn (or right...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-14, 11:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,646
Posted By mannie3moon

If I have good visibility of the intersection...

If I have good visibility of the intersection I'll slow down and look, and then proceed if there are no other vehicles present/coming. I do the same thing when I'm driving my car.

If I see other...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-14, 04:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,105
Posted By mannie3moon

When I go to work: Whatever I've cooked that...

When I go to work: Whatever I've cooked that week. Salmon w/rice and veggies, black beans w/rice, burritos, beef stew.

When I ride for fun: Some crackers, or a pop-tart, which stands a 40% chance...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-23-14, 03:41 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,214
Posted By mannie3moon

Not just ride, but walk and/or take public...

Not just ride, but walk and/or take public transit!
Forum: Living Car Free
08-10-14, 09:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,574
Posted By mannie3moon

If you don't feel comfortable asking someone for...

If you don't feel comfortable asking someone for a ride, you could consider the bus/train or a taxi if you can afford it. If you commute in street clothes, you could try tying your hair back with a...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-14-14, 08:55 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,788
Posted By mannie3moon

[/QUOTE] ^^This is my main reason for...

[/QUOTE]

^^This is my main reason for riding, too! :0)
Forum: Living Car Free
07-13-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,931
Posted By mannie3moon

Cadent: "Oh, ooooh, the fridge is empty! I can...

Cadent: "Oh, ooooh, the fridge is empty! I can see it, it's empty! C'mon, I've got my paniers ready, let's go, let's go! Hey, how about we skip the store across the street this time? The one way...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-14, 10:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,350
Posted By mannie3moon

Have you considered shopping out of town? That's...

Have you considered shopping out of town? That's how I bought my first bike-- none of the bike shops in my town carried my size, and I was feeling impatient. One should fit in your average...
Forum: Commuting
06-13-14, 11:10 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,548
Posted By mannie3moon

The LAB website always keeps a list of America's...

The LAB website always keeps a list of America's most bikeable cities: bikeleague.org/content/bicycle-friendly-communities-released
You'll see a short list of 2014 award winners at the right of the...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-14, 11:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,080
Posted By mannie3moon

Wow, congratulations!

Wow, congratulations!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-14, 05:26 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,611
Posted By mannie3moon

Wow, what a hot discussion about manners! I...

Wow, what a hot discussion about manners!

I think what JimmyBB was trying to say is that pedestrians would really appreciate a more courteous warning that allows them a more adequate amount of...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-14, 08:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,085
Posted By mannie3moon

This is an excellent operation, and it needs to...

This is an excellent operation, and it needs to spread all across the country. That being said, what is being done to ensure the safety of bicycle parking in the first place? The article says that...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-14, 07:49 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,682
Posted By mannie3moon

I commute by bicycle because: 1) PARKING!!...

I commute by bicycle because:

1) PARKING!! My job charges $5/week for employee car parking, and the parking downtown is metered. So, naturally, I have to really hunt for a parking spot whenever I...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-20-14, 05:01 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 46,543
Posted By mannie3moon

Laugh all you want, but I actually started...

Laugh all you want, but I actually started wearing skinny jeans for this very reason (took a while to find a pair that didn't make me look disproportionate). When I wore flares, I would tuck my right...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-20-14, 04:37 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 15,470
Posted By mannie3moon

Before I started cycling, I regularly took the...

Before I started cycling, I regularly took the bus to work. It was a clean and comfortable ride, and I got to read/crochet/listen to music on the way to work. The bus drivers were empowered to take...
Forum: Vehicular Cycling (VC)
05-19-14, 04:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,085
Posted By mannie3moon

1) Not the best way for that cop to handle the...

1) Not the best way for that cop to handle the situation. 2) You did nothing illegal or dangerous, and that cop doesn't have a leg to stand on.
Forum: Introductions
05-18-14, 12:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 368
Posted By mannie3moon

Hi from Florida

Hi! I've been riding for about a year and a half. I don't consider myself a pro by any stretch: I just learned how to pedal while standing up off my saddle. I commute around town on my Raleigh, and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-17-14, 09:02 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 161,003
Posted By mannie3moon

I live within 6 miles of most destinations, so I...

I live within 6 miles of most destinations, so I cycle mainly for commuting purposes. If you see me on my bike, I'm probably headed to work, to the grocery store, to the bank, to the post office, to...
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