aggressive bike commuters
01-13-12 | 10:45 AM
#51
ghost on a machine
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From: Idaho
Bikes: Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen, Serotta Colorado Legend TG, Rivendell Roadeo, Surly Cross Check, Surly Big Dummy
It's very simple: it's not a race.
The thing that I notice is the competition for the brightest/most headlights. I am blinded by the spotlights some people use. One commuter I meet at the same time every Monday going the other way has one on the bars and one on each fork blade. What's up with that?
01-13-12 | 10:48 AM
#52
Old. Slow. Happy.
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From: Boulder County, CO
I like that site! You beat me to posting a link.
The thing that I notice is the competition for the brightest/most headlights. I am blinded by the spotlights some people use. One commuter I meet at the same time every Monday going the other way has one on the bars and one on each fork blade. What's up with that?
The thing that I notice is the competition for the brightest/most headlights. I am blinded by the spotlights some people use. One commuter I meet at the same time every Monday going the other way has one on the bars and one on each fork blade. What's up with that?
01-13-12 | 07:34 PM
#55
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From: Northern California
Bikes: Raleigh Grand Prix, Giant Innova, Nishiki Sebring, Trek 7.5FX
No matter what time of day, what task is at hand, or what our destination may be, just remember, safety should always come first! The life you save, just may be your own...
Riding like a bat outta hell implies that you're not being too mindful of others, and most probably not too concerned about unexpected, but necessary braking.
- Slim
PS.
Don't react!..Just sit back. Give a thought. Recollect, all of your past close-calls. Center yourself and make the mental transition to a more peaceful and thoughtful place within your mind.
Riding like a bat outta hell implies that you're not being too mindful of others, and most probably not too concerned about unexpected, but necessary braking.
- Slim
PS.
Don't react!..Just sit back. Give a thought. Recollect, all of your past close-calls. Center yourself and make the mental transition to a more peaceful and thoughtful place within your mind.
Last edited by SlimRider; 01-13-12 at 08:15 PM.
01-13-12 | 07:44 PM
#56
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From: PDX
Bikes: Trek 1200, Kona Honky Inc, PX Stealth
No matter what time of day, what task is at hand, or what our destination may be, just remember, safety should always come first! The life you save, just may be your own...
Riding like a bat outta hell implies that you're not being too mindful of others, and most probably not too concerned about unexpected, but necessary braking.
- Slim
Riding like a bat outta hell implies that you're not being too mindful of others, and most probably not too concerned about unexpected, but necessary braking.
- Slim
01-13-12 | 07:49 PM
#57
Still spinnin'.....
Joined: May 2009
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From: Whitestown, IN
Bikes: Fisher Opie freeride/urban assault MTB, Redline Monocog 29er MTB, Serrota T-Max Commuter, Klein Rascal SS, Salsa Campion Road bike, Pake Rum Runner FG/SS Road bike, Cannondale Synapse Road bike, Santana Arriva Road Tandem, and others....
01-13-12 | 07:56 PM
#58
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From: GTA, Canada
Exactly! I commute because I don't want to ride the trainer at home. My 17 mile "commute" with a buddy:
https://www.youtube.com/v/2qe3CeIqSXs?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0&hd=1 Anybody who rides a bike to commute is taking a risk... some more so than others but that's OK.
https://www.youtube.com/v/2qe3CeIqSXs?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0&hd=1 Anybody who rides a bike to commute is taking a risk... some more so than others but that's OK.
01-13-12 | 08:11 PM
#59
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making newbies and most especially retro-grouches gasp as i pass them in a traffic lane is fun.
on the rare occasion (almost never) that i am forced to ride in a mup or bike lane i slow way down.
newbies are very unpredictable and often move right into your line.
on the rare occasion (almost never) that i am forced to ride in a mup or bike lane i slow way down.
newbies are very unpredictable and often move right into your line.
