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The Bermuda Triangle of Cycling: L.A. to N.Y. to Miami
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the other hand, falls in the triangle and many bad things are heard from there. Texans might not have the highest cycling rate but the State of Texas has many thousands of miles of service roads that are almost free of motorists, at least out side of city limits. Most of the roads in TX have generous shoulders and/or broad emergency lanes. Texans are not generally malicious and will try to avoid striking a cyclist. Try to remember, Lance is from Texas. Bret Cahill |
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The Bermuda Triangle of Cycling: L.A. to N.Y. to Miami
On 4/15/2011 11:20 PM, Bret Cahill wrote:
Texas, on the other hand, falls in the triangle and many bad things are heard from there. Texans might not have the highest cycling rate but the State of Texas has many thousands of miles of service roads that are almost free of motorists, at least out side of city limits. Most of the roads in TX have generous shoulders and/or broad emergency lanes. Texans are not generally malicious and will try to avoid striking a cyclist. Try to remember, Lance is from Texas. Yeah, but that's not what he said about riding in Texas, or at least around Austin. Bret Cahill http://tinyurl.com/5veo82u http://books.google.com/books?id=bx9...g e&q&f=false |
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The Bermuda Triangle of Cycling: L.A. to N.Y. to Miami
On Apr 15, 11:20*pm, Bret Cahill wrote:
Texas, on the other hand, falls in the triangle and many bad things are heard from there. Texans might not have the highest cycling rate but the State of Texas has many thousands of miles of service roads that are almost free of motorists, at least out side of city limits. Most of the roads in TX have generous shoulders and/or broad emergency lanes. Texans are not generally malicious and will try to avoid striking a cyclist. Try to remember, Lance is from Texas. Bret Cahill I was inspired by Opus the Poet and he has some pretty scary stories to tell us. Besides it was one of the few states that refused to give 3' of clearance to cyclists, not that it means anything but it goes to show that they want to avoid liability for drivers at all costs. Elite and mundane cyclists have nothing in common but their two wheels. The wannabe Lances often travel in pack and travel fast almost at the speed of the cars. Regrettably their sport is good for their heart rates, but not much to substitute the car, as they are likely to use an SUV to launch a bike. We have those here in Key Biscayne as a microcosm of the real world of cycling, ie. that one done on sidewalks in order to survive. Elite cyclists are often elitist but not always, quoting someone that made the distinction. The Bermuda Triangle still is a good point of reference and the NW Pacific Coast is exceptionally good by comparison. |
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The Bermuda Triangle of Cycling: L.A. to N.Y. to Miami
On Apr 16, 8:44*am, "His Highness the TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser
Philosopher" wrote: snip I was inspired by Opus the Poet and he has some pretty scary stories to tell us. Besides it was one of the few states that refused to give 3' of clearance to cyclists, not that it means anything but it goes to show that they want to avoid liability for drivers at all costs. I have noticed a big difference between the treatment I get from drivers in cities, particularly the one I live in, and rural areas. Drivers in rural areas tend to pass further away and have much less hostility than their city mouse cousins. Unfortunately almost all the riding I have done in the last 3 years has been within 5 miles of my house. And it wasn't Texas that refused to pass the Vulnerable Road Users law, it was Rick Perry, our very own Gov. Goodhair. |
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The Bermuda Triangle of Cycling: L.A. to N.Y. to Miami
Top posted deliberately
And I wish you lot would stop cross posting this USA stuff on to "uk.rec.cycling" It is to, say the least, a total PIA! You will note that I have deleted "urc" from the list in this response -- From Trevor A Panther In South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom www.tapan.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk "Peter Cole" wrote in message ... On 4/15/2011 11:20 PM, Bret Cahill wrote: Texas, on the other hand, falls in the triangle and many bad things are heard from there. Texans might not have the highest cycling rate but the State of Texas has many thousands of miles of service roads that are almost free of motorists, at least out side of city limits. Most of the roads in TX have generous shoulders and/or broad emergency lanes. Texans are not generally malicious and will try to avoid striking a cyclist. Try to remember, Lance is from Texas. Yeah, but that's not what he said about riding in Texas, or at least around Austin. Bret Cahill http://tinyurl.com/5veo82u http://books.google.com/books?id=bx9...g e&q&f=false |
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The Bermuda Triangle of Cycling: L.A. to N.Y. to Miami
"Trevor A Panther" wrote in message
... Top posted deliberately And I wish you lot would stop cross posting this USA stuff on to "uk.rec.cycling" It is to, say the least, a total PIA! You will note that I have deleted "urc" from the list in this response Your problem is with just one poster who goes by the moniker of "Tibetan Monkey". I know for a fact that your newsgroup (URC) is as ****ed up as any in the world, but I do sympathize with what we all have to put up with because of one gigantic idiot, i.e. TM! Figure out how to get rid of him and the rest of us will be eternally grateful. -- Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota aka Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota |
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The Bermuda Triangle of Cycling: L.A. to N.Y. to Miami
On Apr 16, 2:27*pm, "Trevor A Panther"
wrote: Top posted deliberately And I wish you lot would stop cross posting this USA stuff on to "uk.rec.cycling" It is to, say the least, a total PIA! You will note that I have deleted "urc" from the list in this response -- From Trevor A Panther In South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdomwww.tapan.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk"Peter Cole" wrote in message ... On 4/15/2011 11:20 PM, Bret Cahill wrote: Texas, on the other hand, falls in the triangle and many bad things are heard from there. Texans might not have the highest cycling rate but the State of Texas has many thousands of miles of service roads that are almost free of motorists, at least out side of city limits. Most of the roads in TX have generous shoulders and/or broad emergency lanes. Texans are not generally malicious and will try to avoid striking a cyclist. Try to remember, Lance is from Texas. Yeah, but that's not what he said about riding in Texas, or at least around Austin. Bret Cahill http://tinyurl.com/5veo82u http://books.google.com/books?id=bx9...ots=slekrz9id5... The UK is not a full political entity without America. It's tied by the ocean and some other common interests. For example, English. |
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The Bermuda Triangle of Cycling: L.A. to N.Y. to Miami
On Apr 16, 4:41*pm, "Edward Dolan" wrote:
"Trevor A Panther" wrote in ... Top posted deliberately And I wish you lot would stop cross posting this USA stuff on to "uk.rec.cycling" It is to, say the least, a total PIA! You will note that I have deleted "urc" from the list in this response Your problem is with just one poster who goes by the moniker of "Tibetan Monkey". I know for a fact that your newsgroup (URC) is as ****ed up as any in the world, but I do sympathize with what we all have to put up with because of one gigantic idiot, i.e. TM! Figure out how to get rid of him and the rest of us will be eternally grateful. Listen, my wisdom has gone as far as Tibet, why not the UK? Nobody, but nobody is hiding from the truth. Not even you in Minnesota. |
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The Bermuda Triangle of Cycling: L.A. to N.Y. to Miami
On Apr 16, 10:46*am, Opus wrote:
On Apr 16, 8:44*am, "His Highness the TibetanMonkey, the Beach Cruiser Philosopher" wrote: snip I was inspired by Opus the Poet and he has some pretty scary stories to tell us. Besides it was one of the few states that refused to give 3' of clearance to cyclists, not that it means anything but it goes to show that they want to avoid liability for drivers at all costs. I have noticed a big difference between the treatment I get from drivers in cities, particularly the one I live in, and rural areas. Drivers in rural areas tend to pass further away and have much less hostility than their city mouse cousins. Unfortunately almost all the riding I have done in the last 3 years has been within 5 miles of my house. And it wasn't Texas that refused to pass the Vulnerable Road Users law, it was Rick Perry, our very own Gov. Goodhair. That's a dangerous governor, I tell you. Opus, use the Wisdom of the Jungle or common sense and you will see some hidden dangers on country roads. Firstly, they don't expect bikes there. Secondly, they may be half sleep. And thirdly, you won't receive any aid in a hit and run. I think we have to survive in our Urban Jungle waiting for a miracle. Well, it's not miracle if we work together to make it happen. What are the news of the day, according to your record of incidents and accidents, which are not accidents but preventable incidents. Incidents are close calls and accidents require a lawyer or undertaker. |
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