I've learned that leaving the house 15 minutes earlier makes a world of difference in the traffic patterns (fewer parents rushing to drop their kids off, fewer buses, etc).
Laury - I'm a teacher in my community and I'm simply amazed by the number of parents who drop their kids off in the morning and the number of parents who pick their kids up at the end of the day. I would think with gas prices parents would take advantage of free transportation supplied by the district.
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08-10-2006, 02:10 AM #1
I love Swiss Rolls!
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08-10-2006, 04:55 AM #2
Not as fast as I feel
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I've learned that a motorcyclists can be a bike commuter's best friend. They actually SEE you.
p.s. thanks to the guy who let me turn left across a busy road in front of him, you rock motorcycle dude!
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08-10-2006, 05:53 AM #3
Sue
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I have one half-mile stretch where I deal with 18=wheelers coming off the interstate, but they aren't going fast. The simple physics of that combination ... I'd find a way to avoid it if I could, and ... how heavy is your bike? My old cruiser feels much more secure in turbulent conditions, as does the Xtracycle.
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08-10-2006, 06:38 AM #4
Ain't Love a Surprise?
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Being assertive is not only a confidence booster, but a survival tactic at times. Y'all have covered all the bases for me. I'm glad that I have good bike handling skills from mountain biking, and they've gotten better from riding in traffic.
I haven't commuted on my bike since Tuesday due to after work commitments, but this afternoon, I'm riding my Coda home! Tomorrow I think I'll drive the Luna to work for a change.
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