Forum: Tips & Advice
10-14-2006, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,109
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Forum: Tips & Advice
10-14-2006, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,697
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Forum: Report your Close Calls
10-11-2006, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,483
Dude, are you okay?
Accident last night (Tues) in front of Citibikes. You got doored and were bleeding pretty bad. Did you make the trip to the ER and get checked out? A big hurray for all the people who were right...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-22-2006, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,981
Any recourse
Is there any way to "force" a citation for traffic infractions if the police don't charge her? I think I saw something about a citizen-initiated complaint somewhere... My only concern is when it...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-22-2006, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,081
Where to find...
I think that I have found an air horn at Bike Nashbar before that is rechargable using your frame pump... Not be encourage scoff-law behavior... IMO, you have to be alive to be ticketed.
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Forum: Tips & Advice
09-21-2006, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,418
Eyeglass Wearer
As someone who is near blind without my glasses AND commutes almost year-round, this is something close to my heart. I have found that there are anti-fog preps out there (my favorite is Cat Crap),...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-21-2006, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,081
Yep, it's illegal
According to Oregon Revised Statutes 815.280, it is a Class D infraction to have a whistle or siren on your bike (don't know what's wrong with mermaids...). With all the clueless drivers, it is...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-17-2006, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,633
But, are there two sides open for a reason?
Given that it's possible to pass using the girder spaces as turnouts, wouldn't it be easier to try to get a consensus of cyclists to follow some semblance of order on this? It's hard enough dodging...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-17-2006, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,981
On the road again
Having been rolled across a hood of an inattentive driver last month, I can speak from experience. They are NOT watching, they do NOT care, and they WILL run you over if you let them. When I...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-15-2006, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,633
BACK to the original question!
Commuting as I do from Vancouver to Portland for work, I too have noticed the disturbing trend of some people riding "opposite to traffic" on the sidewalks. As the lanes are very narrow, the drop...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
09-11-2006, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,536
Don't forget your feet
As a dedicated year-round commuter, I've noticed that while thicker tights (or the aforementioned rain pants from Campmoor) are good for your legs, you need to waterproof your feet to really enjoy...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
09-11-2006, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,866
Umm
I think that Vredestein is a Dutch tyre company... But, YEAH, I love them, it's like a magic carpet ride!
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Forum: Route Info
09-11-2006, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,803
Vancouver Amtrack Station
Coming through the Vancouver Amtrack station may be somewhat easier than the Portland station, however you would miss pedaling through Portland and its myriad of bike lanes. Don't get me wrong, the...
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Forum: Route Info
09-01-2006, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,804
As this is one of my commute routes, I know it...
As this is one of my commute routes, I know it well. From the Parkrose/Sumner station (as far north as you want to go) on Max, head north on the bike trail to Columbia/Killingsworth and cross at the...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-01-2006, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,164
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Forum: Tips & Advice
08-29-2006, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,177
Actually, I found out the my auto insurance...
Actually, I found out the my auto insurance policy's Personal Injury Protection (PIP) covers me for accidents involving autos (even if I'm on my bike or walking along) and then goes after the other...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-29-2006, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 15,049
As a regular bike commuter (from Vancouver to...
As a regular bike commuter (from Vancouver to Portland), I certainly see my share of ill-mannered road users (of all varieties). Yes, it does take extra time to come to a complete stop; but then,...
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Forum: Tips & Advice
08-27-2006, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,177
Wow, me too
Wouldn't you know, I read this post and then the same thing happens to me. Anyone of you out there have some hope to throw my way? Seems like I'm on my own insurance (PIP) for medical and the other...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-27-2006, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,344
I've only taken SW Scholls Ferry from Hall to...
I've only taken SW Scholls Ferry from Hall to Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, but it has a nice shoulder/bike lane the entire way. For getting into downtown from there, I would take Multnomah over to...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-26-2006, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,534
I guess that I'm one of the luckier commuters. ...
I guess that I'm one of the luckier commuters. My employer has locker rooms, covered bike parking (and lets some of us by the back door bring our bikes into our cubicles right inside the back door),...
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