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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-31-08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,590
Posted By CSOM

Is that 5 heading into St. Paul?

Is that 5 heading into St. Paul?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-16-08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,746
Posted By CSOM

Not much - I agree with the others on here. ...

Not much - I agree with the others on here.

I think most people who at first blush think it's an ok idea and might use it, probably own their own stuff already. I have a stand and a bunch of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-30-08, 10:44 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,992
Posted By CSOM

That's what I was thinking. MADD did a great job...

That's what I was thinking. MADD did a great job in the 80's and 90's of shaming people out of drunk driving and forcing the issue with the media, politicians, etc. to where drunk driving is shunned...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-08-08, 09:50 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,258
Posted By CSOM

No doubt... it also depends on how/where you grew...

No doubt... it also depends on how/where you grew up. Growing up in the midwest (within 2 hours of Chicago) whenever I went into one of the cities (Chi, Milwaukee, Madison, Detroit) you always...
Forum: Texas
08-06-08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,115
Posted By CSOM

I know this is an old post that I'm responding...

I know this is an old post that I'm responding too, but maybe you'll read it. :D

First off, yes I'm a GASP "roadie" and have ridden WR a few times when my then girlfriend (now wife) lived in the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-22-08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,685
Posted By CSOM

Wait - I grew up in the country, have voted...

Wait - I grew up in the country, have voted republican, have owned an SUV (sold it 10 years ago), and work for big oil... what do they do with me? :innocent:
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-22-08, 11:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,177
Posted By CSOM

Since I work in HR I really am getting a kick out...

Since I work in HR I really am getting a kick out of these replies ... (too obscure?)

Really though - I am in HR (2 degrees in HR/IR) at a major company that has sites this large, and I can tell...
Forum: Texas
06-05-08, 09:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,653
Posted By CSOM

Right - I've been riding with West End for about...

Right - I've been riding with West End for about 5 years...

Tuesdays/Thursdays there are 2 rides, 6pm, which is FAST (avg 22+ spots of 25-28+) and does about 27 miles, and 6:30 which was the slow...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-02-08, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By CSOM

Yikes... but that's just one reason I wouldn't...

Yikes... but that's just one reason I wouldn't bike down Westheimer. You know, besides the whole "10 lane urban freeway with stop lights" kinda thing. :thumb:


Just out of curiosity, would...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-01-08, 12:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,789
Posted By CSOM

Their website has an easy search feature to find...

Their website has an easy search feature to find the principals contact information for anyone that would like to share an opinion.

http://www.brrsd.k12.nj.us/index.cfm
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-26-08, 07:44 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,303
Posted By CSOM

Here in Houston at least, the charge is not a...

Here in Houston at least, the charge is not a criminal charge, but a civil charge, so those standard defense issues don't hold up in a civil case.
Forum: Charity Events
02-25-08, 09:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 587
Posted By CSOM

BPMS150 - Houston to Austin - On the Road Again...

Hi all,

First time posting in this area of BF. Anyway, my family and friends seem to enjoy our ride reports each year pre- and post-ride for the MS150. I thought I would post our fund raising...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-25-08, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 842
Posted By CSOM

Help from the Houston Chronicle

Some level headedness from our local traffic reporter this morning... Nice piece, including a warning to cyclists making illegal manuevers. Should make for interesting responses though:

"Sharing...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-25-07, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By CSOM

I would love to see a mountain stage, but for the...

I would love to see a mountain stage, but for the most bang for your buck, an individual time trial is great, especially if you can be near a screen... you get to watch action all day long rather...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-18-07, 03:19 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,268
Posted By CSOM

Agree! We are both saying then that the other...

Agree! We are both saying then that the other factors play into the danger of the situation, so that's where blanketely saying they are "equal" is getting reaction, when you could say both are risky...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-18-07, 03:17 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,268
Posted By CSOM

Bikes - I think this is the basis of the...

Bikes - I think this is the basis of the argument.

If you are saying that speeding is inherently risky, are you also implying that driving at the speed limit is not? I would challenge that the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-18-07, 03:09 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,268
Posted By CSOM

We all would, but if that ever happens, I'll let...

We all would, but if that ever happens, I'll let you know. :p
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-18-07, 02:55 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,268
Posted By CSOM

I hate jumping in on a good flame war, but I'm...

I hate jumping in on a good flame war, but I'm with Pete on this one.

Comparing one specific example (50 in a 15 school zone) to a broad category (drunk driving) does not equate and is a poor...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-13-07, 11:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,343
Posted By CSOM

People may think I'm crazy, but I would actually...

People may think I'm crazy, but I would actually say Houston is pretty good, for the most part. The infrastructure isn't great (limited bike lanes, wide streets, etc.) but I've lived here for 5...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-07, 11:01 AM
Replies: 394
Views: 11,809
Posted By CSOM

bravo - Good post :D This thread has been...

bravo - Good post :D

This thread has been enlightening, infuriating, hilarious, and ridiculous all at the same time. Like, I never knew that what kind of shoes I had on had anything to do with...
Forum: Texas
04-30-07, 09:51 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,183
Posted By CSOM

Everyone got the field and the balloon.... I...

Everyone got the field and the balloon.... I guess they are trying to sell their "artsy" pictures as well.

No good shot of me at the finish... We followed a SAG truck in, :mad:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-06, 09:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,625
Posted By CSOM

If it got you that worked up I can take a picture...

If it got you that worked up I can take a picture for you.... ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-06, 06:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,625
Posted By CSOM

FWIW I called the shop where the Hitch was...

FWIW I called the shop where the Hitch was installed and they have the backstop there basically as idiot-proofing so that I don't try to put a trailer on or haul something much larger than my car is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-07-06, 07:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,625
Posted By CSOM

Problems with hitch mount bike racks?

I have a Draw Tite Class 1 hitch mount on my car, and a Yakima Kingpin 2 bike rack. 1'1/4" receiver and 1'1/4" mount... my only problem is that the back stop on the inside of the receiver doesn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-05, 06:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,395
Posted By CSOM

My fiance just finished her first MS150 this...

My fiance just finished her first MS150 this weekend, for 2 days that are now her 2 longest rides ever. And we held about 20 mph for the first 35 of day 2... it feels great to say that. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-05, 11:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,346
Posted By CSOM

My fiance is in the same boat. We bought a 2...

My fiance is in the same boat. We bought a 2 year old Trek 1000 brand new (no one had bought it, it sat for 2 years) at a great deal ~ $350. She has about 750 miles on it this year and wants...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-05, 06:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 372
Posted By CSOM

Houston Riders - Sunday Taco Ride

I was planning on riding the Sunday morning West End Taco Ride.

Has the ride time changed? All online that I see says 8:15 yet, but I'm now hearing that it starts at 7:00am, but the shop is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-05, 07:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,932
Posted By CSOM

I tried the Vibe too, and actually thought there...

I tried the Vibe too, and actually thought there was more leg room in the Matrix (I'm 6'3" so it's important). So far it drives nice, I've only put 500 miles on it. The one concern I've heard with...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-05, 06:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,932
Posted By CSOM

I can, but with 2 bikes (fiance rides) it gets...

I can, but with 2 bikes (fiance rides) it gets kinda tight and things sit on each other, handle bars get in the wheels, pedals scratch paint, etc because they don't fit upright and lay on each other...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-05, 06:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,932
Posted By CSOM

Roof Rack or Hitch Rack

I just bought a new car (2005 Toyota Matrix) with a hatchback, so the question, since I don't have a trunk anymore, is do I get a roof rack or a hitch rack? Whaddya'll use? Suggestions?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-05, 12:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,255
Posted By CSOM

Hit about 43 a few years back in the Minneapolis...

Hit about 43 a few years back in the Minneapolis suburbs... the crazy part is a van passed me but gave me no room. I could've touched the side of it. I thought I was going to die right there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-05, 11:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 344
Posted By CSOM

<Figured out problem before first response> ...

<Figured out problem before first response>

Mods, please delete.

Thanks
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