1994: the non-crossover #1s, AC and RB
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8 comments:
I am sorry Roger, but the "Get a car" taunt was kind of funny. At least to me being a reader of it.
I just read this post yesterday and happened upon a biker on my way home. He did something that I thought helped his situation. He had one of those orange flags on a very tall pole. And he had it mounted to an adjustable bracket. Then he positioned the flag to stick out into traffic on his left (following your advice of going with traffic). I felt it was a good way to remind drivers that he was there, and that if you got too close you were going to hit the flag first, therefore possibly scratching your car.
Roger, I always appreciate your biking posts. I started bike riding again a few weeks ago after a long (read more than 15 years) time away from even thinking about it.
We're trying to cut down on car usage and use our bikes for short trips. Since we're located pretty close to many of the places we frequent, it means we're riding somewhere nearly every day.
I still feel too new (not to mention scared) at this to ride in the street on a traffic-heavy street. I will do it on side streets though.
Anyway, thanks for sharing this kind of info.
Roger Dodger,
Do you folks in the States know about the new biking program we have here in Paris, called Velib'? It's a huge success - there are city bikes set up at stations all over the city, you pay a euro an hour with a credit card, and you leave the bike off at another or the same station. The mayor (a "green" sort of guy, obviously someone who has something in common with YOU, Mr. Green)has increased the number of bike routes and decreased the number of parking and driving options for cars. I am certain we will soon be able to taunt car drivers: "Get a bike!"
I should also add that there are some wags who have temporarily set up a similar system for people who prefer walking - for a euro you can rent a pair of shoes and leave them off at another station in Paris.
I love that graphic with the truck.
If I had a nickel for everyone that actually left 3' when passing me, I'd be very, very poor! ;)
1. Scott- Didn't say it wasn't funny; I did say it was ironic.
2. Eddie - You're welcome.
3. Bon jour, Deborah - have not heard of Velib, specifically, but I knew there were places in Europe (and Asia, I believe) that had similar systems. Very civilized.
If there were more REAL bike lanes, there'd be more bikers.
Levi - Just this week some bus came way too close for my comfort; the key is to hold on tight and not get distracted.
Great post and you are a braver man than I. Wouldn't dare take my bike out onto the roads in a busy city. But out here in Japan you can cycle on the sidewalk which is great.
More dog/bike stuff. Arf!
http://tinyurl.com/2k2le3
-Al
I used to ride a lot more when I was a kid but still ride today, I love it. I've never ridden in the midst of a busy city, though, you're quite brave Roger!
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