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Greg
FWIW remember his friend's biking accident was on a down hill, not on the streets.
-juice
I see you (on the bike) coming, and you see me (driving) coming. We both have awareness of each other's represence oppose to your back to me. From my experience as a cyclist and driver, you would have limited awareness and you're very vulnerable to what goes on behind your back.
-Dave
-juice
that oscillation you speak of sounds like what we'd call a 'tank slapper' in motorcycle terms.
they're caused by a light front wheel and/or bumpy road. once the bars start shaking they don't stop unless you put weight on the nose, dampen the oscillation, or the bumps in the road die down.
anything other than that and you usually crash.
my condolences Steve... even with motorcycle gear, you can die at 50mph if you hit something hard or immovable.
-Colin
-juice
Mike: Do you also intend on "outlawing" Amish buggies on the roads? They certainly travel at speeds less than the "traffic." I bike faster than a buggy goes.
Bicycle Advocates are all for proper enforcement of traffic laws and ordinances for BOTH bicyclists and drivers. You can't convince me that only bicyclists run stop signs, lights, fail to grant right of way, etc.
The best solution is to include more education for both driver and cyclist in driver-ed and other related programs. Enforcement by police and the courts is necessary as is mandatory inclusion of bike lanes on all new roads and improved roads. A four foot lane (which complies to AASHTO standards) would make life more pleasant for all. Afterall, the bicycle is a legitimate form of transportation!
Enough ranting!
Don
30% accident with riding facing traffic. Interesting. But has it been studied as to what percentage of the 30% is recklessness? I'm pretty sure it's all of it. I'm not on a mission to convince anyone, just expressing my observation(s).
Incidentally, I was in Long Beach, NJ last summer and I noticed an ordinace requiring pedestrian to walk facing oncoming traffic. Same theory, you see me I see you.
-Dave
Ron
-juice
Don
-mike
As an aside, I seem to remember the bike rules in the '60's directing bikers to ride against traffic, but being changed to go with traffic. I do agree, a mirror might be a worthwhile investment.
Steve
As with most laws, the willingness of citizens to comply remains paramount. There is not sufficient monies available to provide for all the enforcement required.
And, by the way, as an owner of two vehicles, I pay my road taxes and feel that sharing the road with other forms of transportation that don't polute, take up little space, are "silent," don't waste natural resources, etc., isn't such a bad thing.
Don
All I know is that if there are bikers around, generally traffic flow is significantly disrupted unless there is a special lane for em and if there is a special lane, they should pay for it like everyone else pays.
Maybe out in rural America it's not such an issue, but in urban and suburban areas it poses a threat to traffic flow and safety of drivers and bikers alike.
-mike
You might also want to examine the current transportation act (TEA 23, I believe) and read why the feds are willing to share funds on things other than vehicular traffic. Should give you some insight.
Don
Like I'd mentionied earlier, just thought it would be much more logical.
The 30% confrontation occuring as a result of the unexpected, I can understand that. By law, as it is, I would be at fault for riding against traffic flow and for not being attentive. Moreover, the driver wouldn't be expecting me cause I'm suppose to flow in their direction.
Yes, it is pretty difficult to move out of the way, but the same holds true with the vehicle coming from behind. Still, I believe I'll have a better chance to save my hide knowing what's coming because I'm given the opportunity to act, opposed to being blindsided not knowing what hit me.
-Dave
p/s Now, cyclist that speed and/or zips around recklessly, you're on your own. Doesn't matter which way you're facing.
Um this doesn't make sense, that means that I shouldn't have to pay to register my boat and boat trailer since I already pay to register my car. And my trailer doesn't even need special lanes!
Hey I'm not against bike specific stuff, so long as you/they are willing to pay for it.
-mike
Mike: As a motorist, I'm more than willing to pay road taxes to help improve traffic flow and safety. If this means sharing the road with other forms of transportation, I think this is a small price to pay. Most state road monies come from fuel tax. The federal government also contributes heavily to road construction costs via the transportation act. These funds are the result of taxes collected from all tax payers and are used to benefit all tax payers. Further, the levies paid by vehicles are many times determined by the "wear and tear" caused by their useage. This is why trucks are assessed more than cars. I don't think a bicycle really "wears" out the road!
Don
-mike
My sense was that cyclists often are bitter about lack of respect from cars. They take it for granted they can ignore traffic laws with impunity, and they are so wrapped up doing their own thing that they don't worry about others. Sorry, but that's the way it looked, and I love to ride my bicycle.
Steve
http://www.matchboxshop.com/mb/plsql/mbx1.wrap_search?searchstr=STUDEBAKER
Serge
Danbury Mint did a larger-scale (1:18?) '57 GH for which they used a friend's car as the model. He knew it was his when he saw that they even copied the wrong-colored heater hose that he'd replaced! They did it in several colors IIRC but his is black with gold fin inserts. Gorgeous.
Thanks,
Ed
Bob
http://industryclick.com/microsites/index.asp?srid=10250&magazineid=1004&siteid=26
-mike
Bob
Bob
http://www.car-truck.com/chryed/buzz/b060602.htm
mike - I used to work for the Environment Department, and they ALL ride to work, it's amazing. We have a gym so they can shower when they get here.
Caddy has to move up to make room for Buick, which ought to beef up their warranty and offer only higher-end models to reduce overlap with Chevy.
-juice
Ross
-Brian
Sebring.
Ross
Bob
However, if I post something in the "Cafe," it does not give me the option of "All," but instead I get "Subaru Crew" as an option! Then I have to somehow find my way back to "All." Bummer!
Bob
Bob
http://www.detnews.com/2002/autosinsider/0206/08/autos-509664.htm
On SU? Terminology.
http://www.detnews.com/2002/insiders/0206/08/autos-509373.htm
Bob
http://www.detnews.com/2002/autosinsider/0206/08/autos-509664.htm
On SU? Terminology.
http://www.detnews.com/2002/insiders/0206/08/autos-509373.htm
Bob
Or is it just your computer, Bob.
SU-term... so where would the Outback fit in?
-Dave
Just my 2 cents.
Steve
My OB is a Suburban and the OBS, a wagon.
-Dave
My friend just bought a minivan and was shocked to see that the MVA charged him more $ to register it, as compared with what he used to pay for his sedan. All multi-purpose vehicles are paying more in the state of Maryland.
Michael
No, she wasn't going the wrong way. If she did, she would have seen me before veering. Heck, she should have seen my lights lighting the street to know I'm back there.
Don-
I'm not using the incident to proof a point.
Just (bleep) and want to vent that the onus is on me, the driver, to have to step to preserve her vunerable hide, as a cyclist
-Dave [in with the good out with the bad in with the good out with the bad]
Don
With its new marketing campaign, Subaru hopes to connect with consumers emotionally.
http://www.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=39558
Volvo to increase awd emphasis.
With its upcoming generation of products, Volvo Car Corp. will increase its emphasis on all-wheel drive in product development and marketing.
http://www.autonews.com/article.cms?articleId=39608
Bob
saw that commercial the other day...daydreaming about driving thruu the forest with his VDC...the tag line is too obscure, even for us intellectuals
Confused in Florida (first cousin to Sleepless in Seattle)
Bob
My concern: the ads push the idea of Subaru, yet you don't get to see much of the actual cars. I think people who aren't paying attention might get the sense that the ads are promoting good parenthood.
Steve
I don't agree with many of the categorizations made in that article, but that's just it - it's futile to even attempt it.
"When you get it, you get it"? Sounds redundant. I like the old tag line better.
Volvo needs more emphasis on AWD, I can safely say after driving the different models back-to-back. FWD just doesn't cut it at those price levels.
-juice
Not as bad as when the aging "Be All You Can Be" was replaced by "Army of One" but it's pretty terrible. The Beauty of All-Wheel-Drive was working fine IMO.
-Colin
"you get it" is a perfect set up for stand-up comedian punch lines like "I don't get it".
-juice