"I wear a neck gaiter while biking, and only pull it over my face for the parts of my ride that may be on crowded paths. I think the protection it provides others from me is adequate for briefly passing, outdoors, at a distance. If…"
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Nexus Service
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I have a Nexus 7 hub, about ten years old. It's functional, but I think it would benefit from a lube. And if there's anything worn, I'd want to replace the guts. Is there a shop in the Chicago…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by djm Mar 5, 2020.
Marginalization of Transportation Cycling
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I've seen many comments on social media lately by people who've stopped riding bikes on the streets. Here's an article by someone in SoCal who made that decision:…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. Nov 16, 2019.
European View of Good Bikeshare Practices
Short and interesting.Policy%20Framework%20SMART%20PBS%20v01Jul17.pdfContinue
Tags: Federation, Cycling, European
Started Oct 23, 2017
Dockless Bikeshare May Not Be the Wave of the Future
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. Oct 17, 2017.
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"I frequently drive on this road. Drivers are totally oblivious to the presence of this trail crossing, and the little yellow lights do nothing to get their attention."
"Normally having a car commute to a bike- and transit-unfriendly suburban office takes ~2 hours of my day. Working from home most of the time since the end of March, I've used that time to ride and walk in my bike-friendly neighborhood and…"
"I have been riding mostly where the cyclists and runners are separated, so I don't know how the runners are behaving. Few of the cyclists had masks, but I didn't see any groups. Everybody was separated pretty well."
"The path is really nice now. Car parking areas are closed. There is no car traffic. The path is fun and safe, even for kids. Enjoy it while you can. Drivers will be back soon, trying to kill us as usual."
"I've ridden those streets many times. Good recommendation!"
"It's nice that Mr. Griffin would voluntarily make such a donation. OTOH, it's quite a statement about our city and society that we must depend on the kindness of strangers for maintenance of our most highly used bike infra."
"US bike advocates, who have historically been mostly white and male, typically look at NL and DK and push infra to make the US more like them. But perhaps the history of racism in the US makes this impossible. Perhaps bicycling for…"
"In the 1970's, it was common for lots of normal (i.e., non-athletic) people (like me) to use bikes for touring and transportation. The attitude of the public in general seemed supportive. Practically everyone I met while touring was…"
"You have to take Cortland across Ashland. That is one shitty intersection. But once across that, Cortland is OK."
"No country in the world puts bike lanes on every street. They're only necessary when the vehicle traffic is heavy or fast. On most streets, bike riders have to mix it up with vehicles. It's a better, safer, experience for…"
"Selle Anatomica saddle. It's got a super long nose and a huge cutout. Nothing is more comfortable. Thieves don't seem to want it like they do Brooks."
"I've been using the bike to shop at grocery stores in the city that don't have a lot of car parking. They're better stocked, suffering less from SUV-driving hoarders. And riding is therapeutic. But the reduced car…"
"Lights are a big deal. In Chicago, if you ride 3-4 seasons, a lot of your riding time is likely to be in the dark. I use good dynamo lights (B&M) augmented by rechargeable battery-powered headlight, taillight, and helmet lights.
I…"
"When it's cold enough to require a balaclava, I need goggles to prevent my glasses from fogging. I use OTG (over the glasses) ski goggles - the cheap kind - untinted (since I am often riding in the dark in winter)."
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