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Forum: Commuting
01-12-13, 06:08 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,347
Posted By getyourcrayon

I rode yesterday. I actually got up at 5 am when...

I rode yesterday. I actually got up at 5 am when the alarm went off instead of dilly-dallying like I normally do and was ready in 30 minutes. On the way home I attempted to take an "alternate route"...
Forum: Commuting
01-11-13, 07:01 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,654
Posted By getyourcrayon

Pros: -Endorphin rush! Precious little exercise...

Pros:
-Endorphin rush! Precious little exercise promotes this like cycling.
-Leg muscle expansion xD
-The pride in my increasing endurance
-Coworkers impressed by my bike
-My current bike is...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-13, 07:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 663
Posted By getyourcrayon

This basically sums up my current feelings. 20...

This basically sums up my current feelings. 20 miles (round trip, yes) is quickly becoming less of a big deal. I feel more muscleyness (lol) in my legs. It's awesome. I hear ya, man.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-31-12, 12:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,613
Posted By getyourcrayon

I've had a mostly good experience cycling here...

I've had a mostly good experience cycling here though I make it a point to avoid high speed high traffic roads as much as possible. I see drivers being more stupid to other drivers than me. Having...
Forum: Commuting
12-27-12, 11:39 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,770
Posted By getyourcrayon

1. List the Town/City and State/Province (where...

1. List the Town/City and State/Province (where you commute).
Tampa, FL

2. Is your commute rural, urban, or a combination?
Mostly suburban

3. Do you commute by bike daily, often, or seldom?...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-10-12, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,754
Posted By getyourcrayon

Good on you. :) I have the lower end 2011...

Good on you. :)

I have the lower end 2011 ladybike version (Dash 3), and I love it so much. It's a neat looking bike, and nice n zippy (but practical too for everyday transportation). I can attest...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-07-12, 07:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,686
Posted By getyourcrayon

I love kids saying hiiii. I've had kids say...

I love kids saying hiiii.

I've had kids say hi to me from their yard when riding through quiet residential streets. One kid was super excited that I said hi back. :D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-06-12, 09:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,389
Posted By getyourcrayon

Hillsborough sucks majorly, and still sucks on...

Hillsborough sucks majorly, and still sucks on the Pinellas side as Tampa Rd. Anything round here that's a state road is bad news for cyclists (or any other vehicle for that matter...).
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-02-12, 10:51 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,113
Posted By getyourcrayon

Quoted for truth

Quoted for truth
Forum: Commuting
11-27-12, 05:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,882
Posted By getyourcrayon

Drivers have been good to me most of the time....

Drivers have been good to me most of the time. It's just intersections like these that cause grief. Behind the wheel too I've been honked at. I DON'T THINK IT'S SAFE TO GO, OK? :(



I try, but...
Forum: Commuting
11-27-12, 04:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,882
Posted By getyourcrayon

Have you ever dealt with impatience at a stop sign?

Should this be in the Advocacy and Safety thread? Sorry, not sure.

I stop at a stop sign at a somewhat busy road, and a car is behind me. I have to wait a good while for traffic to clear, and...
Forum: Commuting
11-26-12, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,499
Posted By getyourcrayon

Floridians for ya, lol. I did need extra layers,...

Floridians for ya, lol. I did need extra layers, I AM a FL native after all, but everyone was acting like I'd die of hypothermia or something and I just had to laugh and laugh.

As for the commute...
Forum: Commuting
11-25-12, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,499
Posted By getyourcrayon

Rode to work for the first time today! There's...

Rode to work for the first time today! There's usually less traffic on Sundays so that's why I picked today. It's at least 9 miles away, but going on the roads less traveled means a couple extra...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-22-12, 08:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,218
Posted By getyourcrayon

I hit someone on a midblock crosswalk on a 6-lane...

I hit someone on a midblock crosswalk on a 6-lane road. I was in the right lane. I didn't see the woman on her bike till she was in the middle of that crosswalk to my left. I slammed on my brakes,...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-12, 07:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,499
Posted By getyourcrayon

I feel secure locking up my $700 (with tax and...

I feel secure locking up my $700 (with tax and rear rack) bike with my new Kryptonite Evolution u-lock and a secondary lock to secure the wheels. I live in a lower theft area though. I'm an impatient...
Forum: Southeast
11-06-12, 04:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,318
Posted By getyourcrayon

Hey I'm a Florida newbie too! I'm in the Tampa...

Hey I'm a Florida newbie too! I'm in the Tampa Bay area though.

Welcome!
Forum: Commuting
11-01-12, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 563
Posted By getyourcrayon

Well I kind of went leftfield a little. Test rode...

Well I kind of went leftfield a little. Test rode a Giant Dash 3. I really liked it! The position it put me in isn't awkward even if it's more leaned over; it goes so fast (for me) with not a huge...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-12, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By getyourcrayon

Hahaha, that's great. :thumb: I saw a mother...

Hahaha, that's great. :thumb:

I saw a mother teaching her children good pedestrian skills today, and they were very receptive. I'm gonna make a hasty generalization and say (human) kids these days...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-12, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 563
Posted By getyourcrayon

Thanks y'all for the suggestions! Few bike shops...

Thanks y'all for the suggestions! Few bike shops sell 'bents but they seem fun (see em on the bike trail so someone is selling them) (also most appear to be more than a grand :( ).
I've heard cross...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-12, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 563
Posted By getyourcrayon

Somewhat N00bish Potential Bike Suggestion Thread :D

I currently own a Giant Sedona ST. It's a nice bike and all, and kids apparently love it xD, but I find it's too slow and sluggish and, despite being a "comfort bike", actually not superly...
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