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03-29-08, 01:33 AM

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"Our cities should be made on the human scale, not the car scale"

couldn't have said it better myself. everything you said is so logical and simple... good job.

03-29-08, 07:38 AM

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Great all around article, like others have said, on your part and the reporters.

And cool picture...

03-29-08, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by gnome

Congratulations, nice article.

But please, please wear some hi-vis clothing.

I like, I like.

I do agree with others that brighter clothing would be a good idea. Also, it looks like it getting dark, or was dark, but I don't see a headlight. One of those would be a good idea also.

03-29-08, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyclaholic

Congrats, that's a great article!... not criticizing, but the dark clothing you're wearing in the photo makes you almost invisible. Do you wear any reflectives, or is that how you usually roll?

Well thank you, and I completely understand and appreciate your concern. I have reflective tape in several areas on the bike and also on my helment. I also use Dinotte lights in the front and back at night, and on the day those pictures were taken I did have the rear one on because it was raining (so I would be more visible). I am planning on getting a reflective safety vest very soon as well, which I told the columnist, though he didn't mention it in the article. I do have some reflective bands that I should be wearing as well. I realize I should be wearing this stuff to set a better example and I intend to do so.

BTW, the first part of the article is missing by mistake. It should be added soon. If the link changes I will list it here.

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03-29-08, 03:46 PM

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Great article!

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That is a fabulous article and a message that people need to hear!

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03-29-08, 07:16 PM

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Thanks! BTW, the online article has been updated and now includes more printing. Use the same link.

03-30-08, 08:13 PM

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You rock. I salute you.

03-31-08, 08:55 AM

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Awesome article! You made some excellent points that need to be made (even though they're not popular).

03-31-08, 12:49 PM

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Nice, lets keep the good word out there...we are here to stay

04-01-08, 11:05 AM

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Well said. Well done.

04-01-08, 11:11 AM

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That is friekin awesome recognition for just living your life your way. Great job man, I hope to see more article like this on a daily basis, but probably won't.