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Bike the Drive Twice!

If anyone is interested in a small peleton doing bike the drive twice. We'll be meeting at the corner of Northwest corner of Jackson and Columbus at 5:30. We won't be going crazy just a nice steady…Continue

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Started May 17

Cycle for Change 2013 ride posted

We have a ride from…Continue

Started Apr 18

Volvo Cyclist Detection with full auto brake
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http://www.viddler.com/v/c55fcaa7Volvo invented the three point seat belt and is extending safety features externally. Seat belts use are almost…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Anne Alt Mar 6.

Cameras Are Cyclists’ ‘Black Boxes’ in Accidents (New York Times)
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Could cycling camera change motorist behviors? This New York Times article has some insights. And then on the flip side, could motorist cameras change red light running cycling behaviors?…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michelle Stenzel Nov 25, 2012.

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Bike the Drive Twice!

If anyone is interested in a small peleton doing bike the drive twice. We'll be meeting at the corner of Northwest corner of Jackson and Columbus at 5:30. We won't be going crazy just a nice steady and safe 17+ pace.Email me at hloworld@gmail.com if you're interested.See More
May 17
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Cycle for Change 2013 ride posted

We have a ride from Lincoln Park Zoo to Milwaukee County Zoo on Jun 29th. Pre-ride event for participants is behind the scene at the Bear exhibit at Brookfield Zoo (if you want to come face to face with a 12' Polar Bear!).It's posted on the Chainlink calendar and more information can be found on the Chicago Cycling Club…See More
Apr 18
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Cycle for Change 2013 at Lincoln Park - Milwaukee County Zoo

June 29, 2013 all day
If you’re concerned about our climate, want to learn more from experts, help raise awareness and of course have fun, please join us on the second annual Cycle for Change ride from the Lincoln Park Zoo to the Milwaukee County Zoo. This is a ride organized in conjunction with the Lincoln Park Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, Milwaukee Zoo, American Association of Zoo Keepers, Polar Bears International, Chicago Cycling Club and the Evanston Bike Club.There is a $50.00 ($40.00 for members of the sponsoring…See More
Apr 17
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Anne Alt replied to Howard Lo's discussion 'Volvo Cyclist Detection with full auto brake'
"That combination seemed a bit off to me, too. "
Mar 6
Cameron 7.5 mi replied to Howard Lo's discussion 'Volvo Cyclist Detection with full auto brake'
"I haven't watched the video since I'm at work, but the BBC had an article about the new system. Also interesting is Volvo's new external airbag to reduce injury to pedestrians."
Mar 6
Juan Primo replied to Howard Lo's discussion 'Volvo Cyclist Detection with full auto brake'
"We're selling the concept to the car driver, who seems to me a nice educated clean cut Swede.  The part of the unpredictable road hazard will be played by the hippie doof with the disco headphones. The most unbelievable part of the video…"
Mar 6
Lisa Curcio 6.5 mi replied to Howard Lo's discussion 'Volvo Cyclist Detection with full auto brake'
"Maybe not in Sweden? ;-) "
Mar 6
Sue Clark replied to Howard Lo's discussion 'Volvo Cyclist Detection with full auto brake'
"What if the car swerves into the cyclist? (Which is a lot closer to the scenario of my close encounter with a Volvo.)"
Mar 6
Juan Primo replied to Howard Lo's discussion 'Volvo Cyclist Detection with full auto brake'
"Anything that saves a cyclist from a collision is a good thing.  I wonder how fine tuned the system is.  I don't know how consumers will feel about car systems that totally override the driver.  Are body shops going to see lots…"
Mar 6
Howard Lo posted a discussion

Volvo Cyclist Detection with full auto brake

http://www.viddler.com/v/c55fcaa7Volvo invented the three point seat belt and is extending safety features externally. Seat belts use are almost universally compulsory. Might we see this soon? and how about a feature to prevent an idiot from open his door if a bike is coming?See More
Mar 5
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Feb 13
Michelle Stenzel replied to Howard Lo's discussion 'Cameras Are Cyclists’ ‘Black Boxes’ in Accidents (New York Times)'
"I had a few people alert me to this latest report on bicyclists using cameras to document drivers' behaviors. (I'm new to video embedding...let's see if this works...) "
Nov 25, 2012
Kevin K replied to Howard Lo's discussion 'Cameras Are Cyclists’ ‘Black Boxes’ in Accidents (New York Times)'
"That video quality is quite nice.  The little Tachyon HD camera is very small and discrete, shoots video for hours and hours continuously, seems tough and built to last, BUT the video quality is not the greatest.  It's also a…"
Aug 6, 2012
Sanchith replied to Howard Lo's discussion 'Cameras Are Cyclists’ ‘Black Boxes’ in Accidents (New York Times)'
"http://www.amazon.com/GoPro-Handlebar-Seatpost-Mount-Cameras/dp/B0014F5WIA "
Aug 4, 2012
Kevin K replied to Howard Lo's discussion 'Cameras Are Cyclists’ ‘Black Boxes’ in Accidents (New York Times)'
"Woah, Barry, bikes being required to have license plates -- please don't speak of such things!   Plate registration fees, renewal fees, City of Chicago bike sticker fees, tickets for expired license tags, improper display tickets, illegal…"
Aug 4, 2012
Anne Alt replied to Howard Lo's discussion 'Cameras Are Cyclists’ ‘Black Boxes’ in Accidents (New York Times)'
"I've had a few similar experiences when I've been out doing photography with my big Nikon.  On a few occasions when I was crossing the street and a car was zooming towards me, I stepped clear of its path and raised the camera.…"
Aug 4, 2012

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What I ride:
Road, Mountain
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Exercise

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At 9:32am on January 11, 2010, Howard Lo said…
Moved here from California and looking forward to meeting people to ride with. Cheers!
 
 
 

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