View Poll Results: What is this cyclist doing WRONG?
He's NOT driving an SUV.
7
10.29%
He's using an MUP and a bike for transportation.
9
13.24%
He's NOT in a 'club' peloton and isn't sporting a jersey.
11
16.18%
He's IN A CROSSWALK!
15
22.06%
He looks like he's enjoying himself.
14
20.59%
He's encroaching on ped and ran over a flat white guy.
22
32.35%
not enough supplies; not giving away free chocolate.
28
41.18%
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What is this cyclist doing wrong?
03-15-07, 08:29 AM
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What is this cyclist doing wrong?
Here's today's poll for those concerned about Bicycling Advocacy.
On tuesday, I was riding a few errands and came across this bicyclist on the MUP. He was hauling his groceries and sundries home from the store to his sailboat. It's a "bikes at work" trailer. I thought it was sooo cool to see such a large cargo hauler I took some pictures. Later, I began to think, what was this cyclist doing wrong?
Any comments are welcome, I thought the trailer was a great example of transportational cycling.
On tuesday, I was riding a few errands and came across this bicyclist on the MUP. He was hauling his groceries and sundries home from the store to his sailboat. It's a "bikes at work" trailer. I thought it was sooo cool to see such a large cargo hauler I took some pictures. Later, I began to think, what was this cyclist doing wrong?
Any comments are welcome, I thought the trailer was a great example of transportational cycling.
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03-15-07, 08:32 AM
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Now, that says it all in pictures - thanks!
I especially like the patio stand on the back of the trailer.
I especially like the patio stand on the back of the trailer.
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03-15-07, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ghettocruiser
Nice jacket.
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Did you ask him how far he was hauling that load?
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03-15-07, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Bekologist
Here's today's poll for those concerned about Bicycling Advocacy.
On tuesday, I was riding a few errands and came across this bicyclist on the MUP. He was hauling his groceries and sundries home from the store to his sailboat. It's a "bikes at work" trailer. I thought it was sooo cool to see such a large cargo hauler I took some pictures. Later, I began to think, what was this cyclist doing wrong?
Any comments are welcome, I thought the trailer was a great example of transportational cycling.
On tuesday, I was riding a few errands and came across this bicyclist on the MUP. He was hauling his groceries and sundries home from the store to his sailboat. It's a "bikes at work" trailer. I thought it was sooo cool to see such a large cargo hauler I took some pictures. Later, I began to think, what was this cyclist doing wrong?
Any comments are welcome, I thought the trailer was a great example of transportational cycling.
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03-15-07, 09:24 AM
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Didn't ask, but using my deductive skills- distance from store to marina- I'd say only a couple of miles.
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Originally Posted by Tom Stormcrowe
Great post Bek! I love the trailer!
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03-15-07, 09:28 AM
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Where is his daytime visible rear flasher and headlight? 
03-15-07, 09:35 AM
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The only thing I see "wrong" is that he is always in the "pedestrian zone."
Dude's on wheels... He's riding in the foot zone.
Dude's on wheels... He's riding in the foot zone.
03-15-07, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by I_Bike
Come on, I didn't ask for this. All you guys gripe and moan about the VC debate but you drag it into every thread. It's so tiring. How about when you have a nice thread going you leave you luggage at the door, please.
03-15-07, 11:06 AM
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that guy is badass. he's the semi-truck of practical bicycling.
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
He isn't wearing Oakleys and the bike has a kickstand. Where's da bib? Heck he'll be turning 400 watts and still be going slow as molasses. How Freddish, eh?
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Great setup as long as he stays on the Burke.
I wouldn't want to take that load up Dexter.
I wouldn't want to take that load up Dexter.
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Well, now that you mention it I believe he has too much of his load situated to the front making his tongue weight excessive and possibly causing handling difficulties. He should also have running lights to illuminate his trailer. Interesting that this trailer looks an awful lot like the trailer in this thread:
https://www.bikeforums.net/long-distance-competition-ultracycling-randonneuring-endurance-cycling/276297-picture-need-caption-help.html
That guy gets around!
https://www.bikeforums.net/long-distance-competition-ultracycling-randonneuring-endurance-cycling/276297-picture-need-caption-help.html
That guy gets around!
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03-15-07, 04:38 PM
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A bicycle can be stored aboard a yacht.
A car would capsize the Yacht.
I think this cyclist is doing everything right.
A car would capsize the Yacht.
I think this cyclist is doing everything right.
03-15-07, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul L.
Well, now that you mention it I believe he has too much of his load situated to the front making his tongue weight excessive and possibly causing handling difficulties.
Anyway, she has a cruiser bike with a kid seat, and carries a backpack in the seat and a second one hanging of the back of the kid seat.
The back one sways with each stroke, and the rear end of the bike swerves a good 12 inches. It is a really near out of control and dangerous ride, not to mention it must be a lot of work and uncomfortable.
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Originally Posted by NoNaYet
There is a lady who is on her homeward (I assume) commute on her DF bike almost everyday I am too. I drive since I have a 35 mile commute.
Anyway, she has a cruiser bike with a kid seat, and carries a backpack in the seat and a second one hanging of the back of the kid seat.
The back one sways with each stroke, and the rear end of the bike swerves a good 12 inches. It is a really near out of control and dangerous ride, not to mention it must be a lot of work and uncomfortable.
NNY
Anyway, she has a cruiser bike with a kid seat, and carries a backpack in the seat and a second one hanging of the back of the kid seat.
The back one sways with each stroke, and the rear end of the bike swerves a good 12 inches. It is a really near out of control and dangerous ride, not to mention it must be a lot of work and uncomfortable.
NNY
As a paper boy sometimes the bags on the handlebars would steer and not me!
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03-16-07, 12:19 AM
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bags of newspapers on the handlebars- *sigh*
That brings back a flood of childhood memories, thanks. wow. I've been transportational bicycling for a long time now.
Remember the day you'd go collect, and walk up to the doors? then afterwards, doling out the cost of the papers, and what was left was your cut?
Then, the frenetic ride to the store for candy & comic books, the woolworth's for a swim mask, or the hardware store to see the Schwinn guy for a new bottom bracket and some axle grease?
Anyway, I forgot the obvious mistake- Dude with the trailer was using a SOFTRIDE saddle contraption on a fifteen year old mountain bike! (see pic #1) Talk about lack of handling with all that weight on the rear axle.....
That brings back a flood of childhood memories, thanks. wow. I've been transportational bicycling for a long time now.
Remember the day you'd go collect, and walk up to the doors? then afterwards, doling out the cost of the papers, and what was left was your cut?
Then, the frenetic ride to the store for candy & comic books, the woolworth's for a swim mask, or the hardware store to see the Schwinn guy for a new bottom bracket and some axle grease?
Anyway, I forgot the obvious mistake- Dude with the trailer was using a SOFTRIDE saddle contraption on a fifteen year old mountain bike! (see pic #1) Talk about lack of handling with all that weight on the rear axle.....
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No Brooks. Time to shun him.
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Obviously, the guy's like a 12th level white wizard or something. His mere presence is a danger to mortals.
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Heeey maaaan, there is no "wrong"; its just like you and the bike. Stop trying to oppress us with your preconceived hangups on right and wrong
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He's not using Dynamic Lane Positioning and "taking the lane" on a 45MPH two-lane road. But I voted for "enjoying himself."
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Originally Posted by KrisPistofferson
He's not using Dynamic Lane Positioning and "taking the lane" on a 45MPH two-lane road. But I voted for "enjoying himself."
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For some reason that reminds me of my very first tour.
* as a sidenote, that bike looks way too small for the rider.
* as a sidenote, that bike looks way too small for the rider.