Originally Posted by
rumrunn6
re: "Splitting lanes of gridlock is positively euphoric."
I can tell some cagers don't like this meaning the are jealous, so sometimes hold back and wait for the light within the midst of the cagers. I sense a new calm in the group and a greater acceptance, feeling more like one of the family. You know like, "we're all in this together, even the bikers".
I do this now, it seems to have educated the drivers that I have right to be there. This is in the usual 1-2 light sequence wait. If it does all become a solid parking lot, then I filter or ride the grass, when its like that they don't seem to mind.
Originally Posted by
rumrunn6
Geez what's with the flats? I can do the fix'm up in about 15 minutes. Anybody got a record on that? I suspect I can improve my time some.
It usually takes me about 10 minutes, have done a front in about 7 before. Could probably get it under 5 if everything went perfect. To speed things up I swap out the tube, not patch, and carry CO2 inflator as well as a pump. Start inflating with the pump to make sure its all good, then hit it with the CO2.