Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
I'm overcoming my concerns about riding before sunrise. However, I will eliminate the most dangerous part of my 18 mile one-way commute by driving the first 4 miles.
I've been riding more at dusk and dawn. It's clearly less safe, but reasonable with good lights. I'm going to add a high powered front light and put two more lights on the back. That will provide 3 up front, 3 in back and always wear a reflective vest.
I considered alternate routes, every east-west street is congested and all have higher speed limits. This 4 mile section crosses a canal, a river and two RR tracks. This limits the number of alternate routes and they all see high usage and congestion.
If drive the first 4 miles, I get beyond the bottlenecks and traffic is reduced. I also get better suburban streets.
I have 3 legal locations to park the car for 10 hours
Michael
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.
Last edited by Barrettscv; 09-10-08 at 08:44 AM.