MICHI-CAN
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I howl over the thoughts of the road rash that spandex prevented. As well as the investment in look at me over time learning to ride a bike.
MICHI-CAN
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Come try to take quiet walk on our inter urban "hiking trail". Total idiots in costume wreaking havoc. Full bore 29th gear from behind and no warning. Odd how many did bite it when trying to look back as people expressed their appreciation.
Lifetime biker. I respect the ones being respectful. Only wish the ones not another hobby.
YardG
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No doubt there are a lot of obnoxious kitted up cyclists out there (ugh, MUPs, no thanks).
I've really gotta get off my ass and fix my primary bike. It's been sitting for almost two years because of a minor mechanical issue that I've had the parts for most of this time. I signed up for a fairly challenging cycling event at the end of the summer so I should probably spend some time in the saddle preparing (I do run every day so I expect I'll be fairly well prepared in terms of cardiovascular fitness).
I've really gotta get off my ass and fix my primary bike. It's been sitting for almost two years because of a minor mechanical issue that I've had the parts for most of this time. I signed up for a fairly challenging cycling event at the end of the summer so I should probably spend some time in the saddle preparing (I do run every day so I expect I'll be fairly well prepared in terms of cardiovascular fitness).
MICHI-CAN
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I'm just trying to walk over a few miles. Should be on my bike. May be easier therapy.
Get out while you can. Never assume you have the right of way. Cell phones seem to for a decade now. And obey the rules while being courteous and announcing your approach to pedestrians in advance. "Passing on your left" is always good. Be safe and get healthy with all.
P.S..
Those spandex idiots cry about vehicles not respecting them as the self righteously terrorize foot traffic.???????????????
YardG
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Yeah, I'm not gonna go too far down that road. I was a bike messenger many moons ago and rode the streets of Boston for decades, and the way motorists treat cyclists is pretty messed up. Keep in mind bicycles are vehicles in Massachusetts and have the same right to be on the road as any other vehicle. I can't really comment on other cyclists behavior without seeing it. Lots of people are entitled jerks no matter their means of conveyance.
Thankfully I moved out to the sticks. Don't really run into those issues much out here.
Thankfully I moved out to the sticks. Don't really run into those issues much out here.
MICHI-CAN
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Boston rears its ugly head again.?
Happy and glad you are out. Sticks will knock some sense into you. Peace.
Jeffislovinlife
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Instant karma is a b**** but I do feel bad for the guy with a camera though he didn't do anything
MICHI-CAN
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I thought he was following the crowd. And was that not to capture the victims response to random recklessness. Damn this ain't funny no more. Damn.........................................................................................................
manfredo
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I didn't even think about the camera man.
Yeah those are the type of bikers that are dicks around here too...Zipping through the parks at 30 mph. Weaving in and out of traffic. They banned ebikes in the parks but these guys are more dangerous.
Dr.Amber Trichome
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The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 bikecrack was super easy to put together. I got some cool stuff in the box like stickers and a burlap purse bag for the tools. I keep the rack in the trunk of my car. It just squeezes into the truck perfectly.
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YardG
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I haven't had a chance to watch the video yet but I saw some post this morning about a commuter-cyclist "taking the lane" and holding up a line of Trucker Convoy trucks who were attempting to mess up everyone's DC commute (did they not know DC already has some of the worst traffic?)
Vehicular cycling FTW.
PS: I had to watch, on an Xtra-cycle to boot? Thank you Mr Cyclist, you made my day.
Vehicular cycling FTW.
PS: I had to watch, on an Xtra-cycle to boot? Thank you Mr Cyclist, you made my day.
shnkrmn
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Yes. Something terrible I got from ebay. It works....
shnkrmn
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If you want to keep adjusting it that is.
YardG
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I imagine that's true of most handlebar end mirrors?
shnkrmn
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What's the solution? Rear facing camera and HUD?
Dr.Amber Trichome
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they are so handy and helpful to see who is coming up behind you. i have one on my bike but my husband dosent have one. his bike is in the shop getting new tires and a kickstand .
i got new tires and new thick tubes.
what kind of e bike are you looking at?