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Forum: All About the West Side 05-13-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 950
Posted By Simple Nature
It took them long enough to get to the striping,...

It took them long enough to get to the striping, but yes, the new stretch around the airport is definitely improved. Now if only they extended that effort all the way back to 185th :)
Forum: Report your Close Calls 05-09-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By Simple Nature
Yes, I got 2 emails back telling me that the...

Yes, I got 2 emails back telling me that the route supervisor was informed. I don't know what the drivers are thinking. Are these drivers "helping" enforce -their- rule about staying away from...
Forum: Newbie Forum 05-02-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,598
Posted By Simple Nature
Now we see why Oregon has fallen behind...

Now we see why Oregon has fallen behind Washington as most bike friendly.

http://blog.bikeleague.org/blog/2013/05/bicycle-friendly-states-ranking-announced/

Oregon really should pick up the...
Forum: Report your Close Calls 05-01-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By Simple Nature
That driver might just have to explain his/her...

That driver might just have to explain his/her actions tomorrow.
Forum: Report your Close Calls 05-01-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By Simple Nature
Angry Tri-Met... again!

TriMet drivers must really have a bone to pick with cyclists.

This is along NB 158th from Walker toward Cornell today, May 1st, 2013 at about 2:45PM.

This lame-brained driver parked in the...
Forum: General Discussion 04-11-2013, 03:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,491
Posted By Simple Nature
I refuse to budge when it is clearly not in my...

I refuse to budge when it is clearly not in my best interest to do so. They are actually making it more dangerous because often there is another very impatient person behind them that do some pretty...
Forum: All About the West Side 04-11-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,170
Posted By Simple Nature
For cycling surfaces, there really needs to be an...

For cycling surfaces, there really needs to be an acceptance standard.

I have seen very good slurry seal jobs, and I have seen very bad slurry seal jobs. Within one season, Hillsboro destroyed...
Forum: All About the West Side 04-06-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,170
Posted By Simple Nature
If anyone can add to this, please do: ...

If anyone can add to this, please do:

"Please consider preserving designated bike lanes that are currently in good condition. Slurry seal and chip seal treatments in bike lanes reduce their...
Forum: All About the West Side 04-06-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,170
Posted By Simple Nature
Thanks for posting this. Some really nice roads...

Thanks for posting this. Some really nice roads are gonna suck real soon.

The only thing I can think of that can really get some traction with the county as I have seen it practiced before, is to...
Forum: All About the West Side 03-17-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,501
Posted By Simple Nature
...and yes, Nimbus is a dead end street with a...

...and yes, Nimbus is a dead end street with a set of stairs down to the trail, but I wouldn't recommend it. Nimbus gets a lot of delivery traffic on weekdays ands wrestling a trike up and down the...
Forum: All About the West Side 03-17-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,501
Posted By Simple Nature
Hall is an absolute nightmare as many of us know....

Hall is an absolute nightmare as many of us know. I have no quams in using the sidewalks and pedestrian crossings to traverse the short offsets. The good thing is that we will soon have a...
Forum: All About the West Side 03-17-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,501
Posted By Simple Nature
No climb to get to the northbound trail. The...

No climb to get to the northbound trail. The trail enterance is only a few blocks west. Southbound trail can be accessed by crossing at Nimbus and sidewalk to the trail.

The real hill (also test...
Forum: All About the West Side 03-17-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,501
Posted By Simple Nature
Coventry Cycle Works - West

If you ever wanted to check out those funny looking recumbent bikes and trikes, please stop in at the new Coventry Cycle Works West location at Hall and Nimbus. They have a wonderful selection of...
Forum: Ride/Event Announcements 03-08-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,047
Posted By Simple Nature
“High Value Conservation Area” public comments

There is a public comments opportunity regarding our forests.

There are two meetings scheduled where locally this is at the Hillsboro main library.
On March 13th, pizza will be served from 5:00...
Forum: General Discussion 03-06-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,283
Posted By Simple Nature
I was thinking just putting a dunce cap on them...

I was thinking just putting a dunce cap on them and making them sit in the corner for a time-out for the duration of the session... but okay, I like your suggestion too :)
Forum: General Discussion 03-05-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,283
Posted By Simple Nature
Where is that "vote of no confidence" when you...

Where is that "vote of no confidence" when you need it :)
Forum: General Discussion 02-25-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,483
Posted By Simple Nature
I was out on Roy Rogers road Sunday and watched a...

I was out on Roy Rogers road Sunday and watched a driver coming out of the garden shop's parking lot. The driver was stopped checking traffic. A runner, in full blaze-green, thinking she was seen...
Forum: General Discussion 02-21-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,483
Posted By Simple Nature
What, she dropped her cell phone on the floor? ...

What, she dropped her cell phone on the floor?

Glad you're okay, K'Tesh!
Forum: Route Info 02-16-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,042
Posted By Simple Nature
Just a guess... worst day of the year ride?

Just a guess... worst day of the year ride?
Forum: Tips & Advice 02-14-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 879
Posted By Simple Nature
Nice find, Alan!

Nice find, Alan!
Forum: Route Info 02-08-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,065
Posted By Simple Nature
I saw a lot of trail construction going on late...

I saw a lot of trail construction going on late 2012 along I84. Is that done yet?

Can map that route?
Forum: General Discussion 02-08-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 30,010
Posted By Simple Nature
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Forum: Tips & Advice 01-31-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,239
Posted By Simple Nature
BTW: I have an Oregon Scientific CAM with its...

BTW: I have an Oregon Scientific CAM with its little proprietary mounting scheme. Any play whatsoever in the system makes the videos intolerable to watch. Over time, the quick release mechanism...
Forum: Tips & Advice 01-31-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,239
Posted By Simple Nature
The "set" screw is a set-it-and-forget-it option....

The "set" screw is a set-it-and-forget-it option. It has a quick release latch once you size it to your handlebar.

I could see a simple DIY version that would be even stronger with the...
Forum: Tips & Advice 01-31-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,239
Posted By Simple Nature
K'Tesh, I wouldn't write off that Minoura clamp...

K'Tesh, I wouldn't write off that Minoura clamp to quick.

It is well designed to privide significant clamping force along with the quick release you asked for.

Most people make the mistake of...
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