Do you commute on St. Patty's Day?
03-16-05, 08:00 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ohio's Cycling Capital, America's North Coast.
Posts: 4,617
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Do you commute on St. Patty's Day?
My drunkard brother called to remind me to drive to work vs. riding. His contention was I would become road kill with all the drunks on the road. I work near downtown...parade...green beer.....parties, so I would be traveling with the drunks.
What do you do?
What do you do?
03-16-05, 08:06 PM
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Cleveland, OH
Posts: 2,304
Bikes: 2004 Trek 4600 SS, 2016 Cannondale Cujo 2 SS
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 13 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I plan on being drunk with them! If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Actually, I do not have any intentions of driving or riding anywhere, as I will be really drunk really early.
03-16-05, 08:20 PM
#3
Guest
Posts: n/a
Mentioned: Post(s)
Tagged: Thread(s)
Quoted: Post(s)
I don't feel good about venturing out too far. Tomorrow, I'm just going to do a 3 hour ride along the lakefront and then walk to my folks along the lakefront. Here in Chicago, they drink like fish on St. Patty's Day and no one cares. Then we always get the inevitable news reports the next morning of the deaths caused by drunk drivers. 
Koffee
Koffee
03-16-05, 08:41 PM
#4
feros ferio
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: www.ci.encinitas.ca.us
Posts: 21,798
Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
Mentioned: 44 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1393 Post(s)
Liked 1,325 Times
in
837 Posts
Because of my wife's mostly-Irish heritage, I pay some attention to St. Patrick's Day. It is tragic that this occasion has become an excuse for drunk and disorderly behaviour. I genuinely appreciate all of you who avoid driving when chemically unable to do so safely; I just wish everyone followed your lead. (I am also a dues-paying member of MADD.)
__________________
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
03-16-05, 09:48 PM
#5
Senior Member
I'm going to if my knee feels okay in the morning. I don't think there will be anymore drunks on the road in my area.
03-16-05, 10:07 PM
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Madison, WI
Posts: 408
Bikes: 2004 Martin Novato w/ 2004 Burley Nomad
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I have to bike, I have classes, I will be on the road form 7ish am to get to school, and 6ish pm to get home after school. Plus Edgewood College is down town.
Good Luck Biking Ya'll
GEEK
Good Luck Biking Ya'll
GEEK
03-17-05, 12:06 AM
#7
when come back, bring pie
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Central Washington
Posts: 75
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I live in a college town where the downtown busineeses are primarilly bars, but since it's finals week, I doubt the drunks will be out until after dark. I have a term paper and presentation due on Friday, so I imagine I'll be too busy doing that to be out riding.
However, I do have to venture to the university tomorrow, mostly during daylight hours (I'll be returning at dusk), and I'm not any more worried than usual.
However, I do have to venture to the university tomorrow, mostly during daylight hours (I'll be returning at dusk), and I'm not any more worried than usual.
03-17-05, 07:35 AM
#8
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ohio's Cycling Capital, America's North Coast.
Posts: 4,617
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Well, I rode in. Too nice of a day (sunny and 25 this morning). Light traffic today, no problems. We will see what its like @ 5:00.
Thank
Thank
03-17-05, 08:01 AM
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Absecon, NJ
Posts: 2,947
Bikes: Puch Luzern, Puch Mistral SLE, Bianchi Pista, Motobecane Grand Touring, Austro-Daimler Ultima, Legnano, Raleigh MountainTour, Cannondale SM600
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I rode in & there was so little traffic I thought maybe I had slept through to Saturday. 
03-17-05, 08:19 AM
#10
He drop me
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Central PA
Posts: 11,664
Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 138 Post(s)
Liked 12 Times
in
9 Posts
I rode to work and while it is a highly commuted route it is short so I am not too worried about getting smothered by a car. In fact I hadn't even given it a thought until I read this thread. Don't forget to add to the debochery (sp) the fact that today is the first day of the NCAA Tourney.
__________________
The views expressed by this poster do not reflect the views of BikeForums.net.
The views expressed by this poster do not reflect the views of BikeForums.net.
03-17-05, 08:24 AM
#11
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ohio's Cycling Capital, America's North Coast.
Posts: 4,617
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Originally Posted by Grasschopper
I rode to work and while it is a highly commuted route it is short so I am not too worried about getting smothered by a car. In fact I hadn't even given it a thought until I read this thread. Don't forget to add to the debochery (sp) the fact that today is the first day of the NCAA Tourney.
Yep, our hotels are full and parking is at a premium today. Most lots call today a "special event" and charge $20.00
I hope to catch a game or two this weekend, I wish I followed college hoops this year, but The Ohio State University is on double secret probation. ......but they did beat Illinois!
03-17-05, 09:44 AM
#13
Just riding
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Exeter, UK
Posts: 651
Bikes: Cannondale Bad Boy / Mercian track / BOB trailer / Moulton recumbent project
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
"Don't ride in, there's too many drunks" = "I'm a drunk and think everyone is as bad as me"
Ignore.
Ignore.
03-17-05, 10:45 AM
#14
Woo! Look at her go!
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Akron, OH
Posts: 2
Bikes: The Purple Bike! Yay!
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
It's still just a tad bit too cold for me to be riding. Thus, I walk.
As for drinking, I plan on taking part in some of that. If not out at the bar with some friends, then in the safety of my home.
As for drinking, I plan on taking part in some of that. If not out at the bar with some friends, then in the safety of my home.
03-17-05, 01:56 PM
#16
Burn-em Upus Icephaltus
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,357
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by bunnyrabbit
Not going to trust the autodisabled any more than usual. I just assume they are all drunk, all of the time.
St. Patty's day won't stop me. It's one of those times where that third eye in the back of your head becomes handy at 3:00am.
Knock on wood,
--John
__________________
Sick BubbleGum
Sick BubbleGum
03-17-05, 02:59 PM
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 173
Bikes: 2002 Specialized Sirrus A1, 2000 Raleigh R500
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I rode in today. Hopefully no problems this evening. Actually I don't expect any. I do have the option of varying the ratio of street/trail riding, so maximizing the trail ride is a thought, but I doubt that I will do that today.
03-17-05, 05:58 PM
#18
Sophomoric Member
I'll ride home tonight around midnight. And I have to go through a bar district. I will be watching carefully.
03-17-05, 06:08 PM
#19
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Sacramento, California, USA
Posts: 40,865
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
Mentioned: 68 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2952 Post(s)
Liked 3,106 Times
in
1,417 Posts
I rode in today. Didn't think much of it other than to remember to grab a green tie from the closet.
I still think it's more dangerous to ride past a school at 7:45am than a bar at 2:15 am.
I still think it's more dangerous to ride past a school at 7:45am than a bar at 2:15 am.
03-17-05, 09:00 PM
#20
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ohio's Cycling Capital, America's North Coast.
Posts: 4,617
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
No problems there or back. Lots of pedestrians with green feathered bolos, some were hot!
03-17-05, 09:04 PM
#21
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ohio's Cycling Capital, America's North Coast.
Posts: 4,617
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Originally Posted by caloso
I rode in today. Didn't think much of it other than to remember to grab a green tie from the closet.
I still think it's more dangerous to ride past a school at 7:45am than a bar at 2:15 am.
I still think it's more dangerous to ride past a school at 7:45am than a bar at 2:15 am.
!!
03-18-05, 12:13 AM
#22
Insomniac
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Alabama
Posts: 413
Bikes: 2004 Scattante R650, IRO Mark V, TST /w 2005 Camp. Centaur(RIP thanks to an F150), Specialized E5 TT bike
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by caloso
I rode in today. Didn't think much of it other than to remember to grab a green tie from the closet.
I still think it's more dangerous to ride past a school at 7:45am than a bar at 2:15 am.
I still think it's more dangerous to ride past a school at 7:45am than a bar at 2:15 am.
03-18-05, 12:51 AM
#23
Senior Member
Originally Posted by caloso
I still think it's more dangerous to ride past a school at 7:45am than a bar at 2:15 am.
03-18-05, 09:55 AM
#24
Center of the Universe
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Everett, WA
Posts: 4,374
Bikes: Bianchi San Remo, Norvara Intrepid MTB , Softride Solo 700
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Ebbtide
My drunkard brother called to remind me to drive to work vs. riding. His contention was I would become road kill with all the drunks on the road. I work near downtown...parade...green beer.....parties, so I would be traveling with the drunks.
What do you do?
What do you do?
Next year I'm taking it off and fly somewhere where they do not celebrate this ridiculous holiday!
End of rant, back to work now
__________________
Matthew 6
Matthew 6
03-18-05, 10:07 AM
#25
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ohio's Cycling Capital, America's North Coast.
Posts: 4,617
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I did ok on the ride home. A few people were pulled over. Saw one mother getting a DUI with kids in the car (papa came to pick them up it seemed). Lots of drunk folks walking and making comments toward me, but I was going for a commuting record (I want to get down to six mile commute down to 15 minutes). Traffic was light so I figure my odds of getting hit were actually reduced.