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  1. #1
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    Jul 2008
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    I signed too. What a great idea!

  2. #2
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    May 2006
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    I've used this feature here in Portland a LOT. It's awesome, particularly if you are new to biking or new to an area.

    I signed because EVERYONE should have this!!
    My new non-farm blog: Finding Freedom

  3. #3
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    We were watching something on the national news about bicycle commuting because of gas prices. They mentioned Portland being the most biker friendly city in the country. They said a whopping 6% of workers commute by bicycle. I can't imagine what that's like. I dream of moving to the PNW, but alas it will never happen because DH's family has been here for an eternity, and he'll never leave (unless I leave him...... hmmmm...).

    That's a great feature, and one that I would love. Not because we have bike lanes I could use, but because it might tell me the least traveled (safest) route I could take places.
    Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com

    Cervelo P2C (tri bike)
    Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)

    1983 Motobecane mixte (commuter/errand bike)
    Cannondale F5 mountain bike

  4. #4
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    May 2006
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    TriGirl - its amazing the number of cyclists here. At my office, they just added a second bike rack this spring. I wasn't sure if the mass increase in the number of cyclists was due to the weather finally drying out...or the gas prices. Turns out, it's both. And we aren't even in Portland proper - where there are even more cyclists!

    The other commuters at my office say that the over-crowding on the 2 bike racks is a new thing this year. I go out to get my bike at lunch and there are bikes locked to signposts, lampposts, and all over the rack! And I've had bike traffic jams where I had to pedal along at a lazy pace because there were just too many other riders to get around! It's crazy!
    My new non-farm blog: Finding Freedom

  5. #5
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    Apr 2006
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    Quote Originally Posted by GLC1968 View Post
    I go out to get my bike at lunch and there are bikes locked to signposts, lampposts, and all over the rack! And I've had bike traffic jams

    ..... sooooo cooool!
    Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com

    Cervelo P2C (tri bike)
    Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)

    1983 Motobecane mixte (commuter/errand bike)
    Cannondale F5 mountain bike

 

 

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