Originally Posted by
Chris516
While I have not been honked at for waiting to enter a round-a-bout, I definitely know the feeling of, wondering what the driver behind me is thinking as I wait to enter the round-a-bout. I had to go to Radio Shack to get some lithium batteries for my bike computer, and spoke lights. To get to the Radio Shack, I have to go down a four-lane road that has a round-a-bout(instead of an intersection) in it. When I reach the round-a-about, I stop to look for a safe opening in the flow of traffic. But some drivers just love to step on the gas.
Yeah, I had one of those a month or so back while heading down to The Pier. He was in a white Dodge pickup truck and just had to rev his engine at me to let me know he was behind me I guess.
Originally Posted by
Chris516
Exactly. People are in such a rush, that even leaving early, some motorists' still get grouchy.
Sadly, I can see that.
Originally Posted by
Chris516
Hmmm...Can you describe how you used the rubber bands to stabilize the chain?
It's easy, you take the rubber band(s) and loop it/them over the shift lever and then secure it to something like the brake lever.
Originally Posted by
Chris516
Ouch
Yep, at least it held up long enough to get me both to the VA and to the LBS.
Originally Posted by
Chris516
Smart.
Thank you.
Originally Posted by
Chris516
I still plan for surprises on my bike. But far less than, if I were only getting around by public transportation.
It pays to plan for surprises if one is using either (or even a car) form of transportation. Who knows maybe if more people did so regardless of their mode of transportation we'd all be happier.