How Was Your Commute Today? - Page 12

redrhodie · 10-29-2009, 03:06 PM

Well, my commute was good, but I got really hot and sweaty on the bike, and when I got to work, I was queazy. All day, nausea came and went but was generally mild. I thought about leaving, but worked instead. Then I rode my evening commute, again feeling really hot. It's around 48º F outside.

Am I sick?

blackhillsbiker · 10-29-2009, 05:19 PM

None today. Nasty snowstorm with lots of wind. I wimped out!

Deb

newfsmith · 10-29-2009, 06:52 PM

My ride into Bikes-not-Bombs for the Girls-in-Action program was the first in about 2 months. I struggled through the construction zones as usual, but had a pleasant surprise when I got to Roslindale Square, A BIKE LANE has been added. It continues all the way to the Forest Hills T stop, where a new bike cage opened last month. Say what you will about the safety of bike lanes, I felt a tremendous sense of entitlement and validation seeing those bike symbols painted on the street. I believe that drivers may get a subliminal message of "bikes belong here". It was a heady feeling.

Tri Girl · 10-29-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newfsmith

I felt a tremendous sense of entitlement and validation seeing those bike symbols painted on the street. I believe that drivers may get a subliminal message of "bikes belong here". It was a heady feeling.

Awesome about the bike lane! I have never ridden in a dedicated bike lane (none around here) but I imagine I would feel the same way. Very cool!

lph · 10-30-2009, 12:07 AM

Oh, I agree, it's a great feeling! But please do be careful. Many many drivers, especially if there are few cyclists around, will happily use the bike lane to get into position for that right turn, or as a road shoulder, or to stop and let a passenger off. A bike lane is definitely not accorded the same respect a separate car lane is, in my experience.

Maxxxie · 10-30-2009, 03:44 AM

Not when they're segregated

Brisbane City Council's installed a couple of these lanes in the CBD. A great move to improve cyclist safety

All things going well, I'll be commuting to work once or twice a week as of next week. I'm really looking forward to it!

Max

MDHillSlug · 10-30-2009, 06:15 AM

Went to put my bags on my rack and felt the whole rack shift. Only then did I know that I had lost a bolt attaching the rack to the dropout. Luckily I had an extra in the basement and could fix this but got a late start because of it.

Shara · 10-30-2009, 10:19 PM

I had a great ride today. It was casual but hard because of the wind. I put my daughter on the weeride (which she loves) and we rode to the mall, did a bit of shopping, then rode to the library, dropped a book off, then we went to the fish store and I bought a couple catfish home on the bike! I wasn't going to but on my way there I realized that the commute was just as smooth as a car ride home and it wasn't that long (15-20 min). they are fine and seem content in my tank. The wind was blowing so hard on the way home. I could have stopped on a flat rode and been pushed backwards. I was soo pooped. Our driveway is a short, steep hill so I yelled for dh to come grab dd because I was too pooped to push her up it lol.Oh well, I'm proud of myself, and we had fun.

lph · 10-31-2009, 02:41 AM

loooong.... and sloooow. First ride of the season with studded tires. Ugh. And a wobbly rear wheel. Replacing the bearings and cones didn't work

blackhillsbiker · 11-02-2009, 06:46 PM

Nice ride today. The streets were wet this morning, but not too bad. Tonight was my first ride home in full dark. I'd rather have it dark in the mornings. I'm thankful for good lights!

Deb

MDHillSlug · 11-03-2009, 08:27 AM

I did something dumb and am lucky to be OK!

I had a tangle-up with a transit bus!

I needed to turn right and there was a transit bus in the right turn lane at a bus stop; I waited patiently behind him for the light to turn green (positioned far enough left where he'd be able to see me in his left mirror); when the light changed, he started to go but then stopped; I waited to see what he was doing but when he didn't seem to be doing anything I started to go around him on the left; at that point he decided to pull out and my right grip scraped along the left side of the bus and then briefly caught on the back corner before he pulled past; my handlebar got jerked so that the left grip scraped my left knee. Final tally: scraped knee and a broken right grip.

I guess I was STUPID! I got lucky that nothing worse happened!

pfunk12 · 11-03-2009, 09:43 AM

Glad you're okay, MDHillSlug!!

redrhodie · 11-03-2009, 02:36 PM

((MD)) Glad it wasn't worse! You're not stupid. He would have seen you if he looked. He's the stupid.

7rider · 11-03-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDHillSlug

I had a tangle-up with a transit bus!

Today was a bad day for busses.
I yelled at one this a.m., for stopping over a crosswalk. The driver looked at me with utter contempt, but otherwise ignored my ranting.
This afternoon, I was nearly run down from behind by one coming through an intersection. I was hustling to get out of his way, but I guess not fast enough for him.
Glad nothing worse came of it, Nicole. I read your post and thought of the young woman who was hit passing a right turning truck in D.C. last year, and that, of course, totally freaked me out. Be careful out there!

Biciclista · 11-03-2009, 04:37 PM

two days in a row! YAY

10-30-2009, 12:07 AM	#170
lph all grown up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 1,917	Oh, I agree, it's a great feeling! But please do be careful. Many many drivers, especially if there are few cyclists around, will happily use the bike lane to get into position for that right turn, or as a road shoulder, or to stop and let a passenger off. A bike lane is definitely not accorded the same respect a separate car lane is, in my experience. __________________ Within every human being is the remembrance that our existence is fundamentally miraculous - Jim Leonard

10-30-2009, 06:15 AM	#172
MDHillSlug Ooo, talk tri to me! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Olney, MD Posts: 2,403	Went to put my bags on my rack and felt the whole rack shift. Only then did I know that I had lost a bolt attaching the rack to the dropout. Luckily I had an extra in the basement and could fix this but got a late start because of it. __________________ I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...

10-31-2009, 02:41 AM	#174
lph all grown up Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 1,917	loooong.... and sloooow. First ride of the season with studded tires. Ugh. And a wobbly rear wheel. Replacing the bearings and cones didn't work __________________ Within every human being is the remembrance that our existence is fundamentally miraculous - Jim Leonard

11-03-2009, 08:27 AM	#176
MDHillSlug Ooo, talk tri to me! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Olney, MD Posts: 2,403	I did something dumb and am lucky to be OK! I had a tangle-up with a transit bus! I needed to turn right and there was a transit bus in the right turn lane at a bus stop; I waited patiently behind him for the light to turn green (positioned far enough left where he'd be able to see me in his left mirror); when the light changed, he started to go but then stopped; I waited to see what he was doing but when he didn't seem to be doing anything I started to go around him on the left; at that point he decided to pull out and my right grip scraped along the left side of the bus and then briefly caught on the back corner before he pulled past; my handlebar got jerked so that the left grip scraped my left knee. Final tally: scraped knee and a broken right grip. I guess I was STUPID! I got lucky that nothing worse happened! __________________ I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...

11-03-2009, 04:37 PM	#180
Biciclista I LIKE BIKES Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beautiful NW or Left Coast Posts: 2,770	two days in a row! YAY __________________ I like Bikes - Mimi Watercolor Blog

10-29-2009, 03:06 PM	#166
redrhodie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 1,690	Well, my commute was good, but I got really hot and sweaty on the bike, and when I got to work, I was queazy. All day, nausea came and went but was generally mild. I thought about leaving, but worked instead. Then I rode my evening commute, again feeling really hot. It's around 48º F outside. Am I sick?

10-29-2009, 05:19 PM	#167
blackhillsbiker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Black Hills of SD Posts: 206	None today. Nasty snowstorm with lots of wind. I wimped out! Deb

10-29-2009, 06:52 PM	#168
newfsmith Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 461	My ride into Bikes-not-Bombs for the Girls-in-Action program was the first in about 2 months. I struggled through the construction zones as usual, but had a pleasant surprise when I got to Roslindale Square, A BIKE LANE has been added. It continues all the way to the Forest Hills T stop, where a new bike cage opened last month. Say what you will about the safety of bike lanes, I felt a tremendous sense of entitlement and validation seeing those bike symbols painted on the street. I believe that drivers may get a subliminal message of "bikes belong here". It was a heady feeling.

10-30-2009, 03:44 AM	#171
Maxxxie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 48	Not when they're segregated Brisbane City Council's installed a couple of these lanes in the CBD. A great move to improve cyclist safety All things going well, I'll be commuting to work once or twice a week as of next week. I'm really looking forward to it! Max

10-30-2009, 10:19 PM	#173
Shara Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nanaimo Posts: 74	I had a great ride today. It was casual but hard because of the wind. I put my daughter on the weeride (which she loves) and we rode to the mall, did a bit of shopping, then rode to the library, dropped a book off, then we went to the fish store and I bought a couple catfish home on the bike! I wasn't going to but on my way there I realized that the commute was just as smooth as a car ride home and it wasn't that long (15-20 min). they are fine and seem content in my tank. The wind was blowing so hard on the way home. I could have stopped on a flat rode and been pushed backwards. I was soo pooped. Our driveway is a short, steep hill so I yelled for dh to come grab dd because I was too pooped to push her up it lol.Oh well, I'm proud of myself, and we had fun.

11-02-2009, 06:46 PM	#175
blackhillsbiker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Black Hills of SD Posts: 206	Nice ride today. The streets were wet this morning, but not too bad. Tonight was my first ride home in full dark. I'd rather have it dark in the mornings. I'm thankful for good lights! Deb

11-03-2009, 09:43 AM	#177
pfunk12 Pfunk12 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 201	Glad you're okay, MDHillSlug!!

11-03-2009, 02:36 PM	#178
redrhodie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 1,690	((MD)) Glad it wasn't worse! You're not stupid. He would have seen you if he looked. He's the stupid.

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