Originally Posted by
BobbyG
There's someone here on bikeforums that used to remind us that "Long shadows point towards danger." meaning that a low sun behind you makes a long shadow and any car in that shadow may not see you.
First time I've read that; I'll remember it.
Originally Posted by
BobbyG
The ride home was nice too, in the mid 30s. There's a light downtown where I make a left and if I am first in line if often fails to trigger the signal. I remembered that at older induction metal detecting lights I lowered my bike flat on the ground to trigger them. So I turned my bike sideways to help trigger this newer-style optical sensor. It seemed to work.
Steel wheels for the win!
(though they are "for the loss" the rest of the time)
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That is not a tanwall/gumwall tire; just a VERY old whitewall!"]https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_9014_c8ad91b7a376a7392968eef4ffa9030e4ea16141.jpeg[/img]
1977 Schwinn Suburban That is not a tanwall/gumwall tire; just a VERY old whitewall!