Death of a cyclicst - The Chainlink2024-03-29T11:34:18Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/death-of-a-cyclicst?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A393233&feed=yes&xn_auth=nogreat cliptag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-31:2211490:Comment:3952202011-07-31T03:35:40.710ZMichael Ahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MichaelAbene
great clip
great clip Here is a very nice WTTW vide…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-31:2211490:Comment:3955012011-07-31T02:29:49.078Zchixieonfixiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/chixieonfixie
<p>Here is a very nice WTTW video bit that sums up nicely the dangers of the LFP:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=80,1&pid=y07o3VvTg_y0sMSXEzl80BkJUzor1y4K" target="_blank">http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=80,1&pid=y07o3VvTg_y0sMSXEzl80BkJUzor1y4K</a></p>
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<p>A high degree of accuracy in journalism, imo.</p>
<p>Here is a very nice WTTW video bit that sums up nicely the dangers of the LFP:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=80,1&pid=y07o3VvTg_y0sMSXEzl80BkJUzor1y4K" target="_blank">http://www.wttw.com/main.taf?p=80,1&pid=y07o3VvTg_y0sMSXEzl80BkJUzor1y4K</a></p>
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<p>A high degree of accuracy in journalism, imo.</p> The way I read the OP is that…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-31:2211490:Comment:3956882011-07-31T01:18:43.621ZBike Blokehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PaulBacon
The way I read the OP is that the word 'death' was perhaps not intended to be taken literally. Rather, it may be that Dario was speaking of the death of his cycling activities because of his crash. Just my 2c...<br></br>
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<cite>Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/death-of-a-cyclicst?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A393084&page=6#2211490Comment394156"><div>Who died? When's the funeral? It definitely wasn't hyperbole - that's alive and well. Thanks…</div>
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The way I read the OP is that the word 'death' was perhaps not intended to be taken literally. Rather, it may be that Dario was speaking of the death of his cycling activities because of his crash. Just my 2c...<br/>
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<cite>Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/death-of-a-cyclicst?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A393084&page=6#2211490Comment394156"><div>Who died? When's the funeral? It definitely wasn't hyperbole - that's alive and well. Thanks for the movie recommendation.</div>
</blockquote> Very well (and succinctly) pu…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-30:2211490:Comment:3952032011-07-30T20:17:16.217ZCarter O'Brienhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/CarterOBrien
Very well (and succinctly) put, thanks. And a-men on the joy of late night riding along the lakefront!<br></br>
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<cite>Michael A said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/death-of-a-cyclicst?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A395319&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment395319"><div><p>I am not asking that they get out of my way, just stay in a predictable line so I can safely pass. I took the LFP home from a friends today, At noon on a sunny saturday afternoon…</p>
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Very well (and succinctly) put, thanks. And a-men on the joy of late night riding along the lakefront!<br/>
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<cite>Michael A said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/death-of-a-cyclicst?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A395319&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment395319"><div><p>I am not asking that they get out of my way, just stay in a predictable line so I can safely pass. I took the LFP home from a friends today, At noon on a sunny saturday afternoon one cannot expect or try to go more then 12-15 mph, even that is pushing it sometimes</p>
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<p>I am not asking that they get out of my way, just stay in a predictable line so I can safely pass. I took the LFP home from a friends today, At noon on a sunny saturday afternoon one cannot expect or try to go more then 12-15 mph, even that is pushing it sometimes</p>
<p><a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/102816786" target="_blank">http://connect.garmin.com/activity/102816786</a><br></br> <br></br> <cite>notoriousDUG said:…</cite></p>
<p>I am not asking that they get out of my way, just stay in a predictable line so I can safely pass. I took the LFP home from a friends today, At noon on a sunny saturday afternoon one cannot expect or try to go more then 12-15 mph, even that is pushing it sometimes</p>
<p><a href="http://connect.garmin.com/activity/102816786" target="_blank">http://connect.garmin.com/activity/102816786</a><br/> <br/>
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<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/death-of-a-cyclicst?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A393084&page=6#2211490Comment394802"><div>Why should we, as cyclists, <em>expect</em> people to move out of our way as if we were emergency vehicles; way to share the road.<br/> <br/>
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<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/death-of-a-cyclicst?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A393084&page=2#2211490Comment393482"><div><p> </p>
<p>It sounds like the response we want from pedestrians and others on the path is similar to what automobile drivers (should) do when an ambulance or fire truck is trying to get to an emergency - i.e., watch out for the vehicle that needs to get past you. I wonder if the solution is to have, not a siren, but something that you can activate early enough, and which repeats a noise, so that people aren't caught off guard. Maybe it's just as simple as continuously ringing a bell as you approach someone from behind to pass. </p>
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</blockquote> Life is sink or swim. And bud…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-30:2211490:Comment:3953172011-07-30T18:20:17.208ZNaomi Ruth Jacksonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/NaomiRuthJackson
Life is sink or swim. And buddy, sinking ain't an option. We all know the dangers and risks of the life we live as cyclists. You're lucky. Don't give up.
Life is sink or swim. And buddy, sinking ain't an option. We all know the dangers and risks of the life we live as cyclists. You're lucky. Don't give up. As though he's doing them a f…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-30:2211490:Comment:3945702011-07-30T06:09:44.187ZGarth Liebhaberhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/GarthLiebhaber
<p>As though he's doing them a favor. Of course the kid shouldn't be on the path, but is he prepared to stop if the kid steps in front of him?</p>
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<p>When I ride the Lakefront Path in the day, I enjoy it for what it is. I enjoy seeing all the people, I enjoy negotiating the space respectfully with others, it's like a mobile park.</p>
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<p>I really like riding the Lakefront Path at night, though! Especially the side trails. This evening I sat by the lake by Addison for a while. I…</p>
<p>As though he's doing them a favor. Of course the kid shouldn't be on the path, but is he prepared to stop if the kid steps in front of him?</p>
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<p>When I ride the Lakefront Path in the day, I enjoy it for what it is. I enjoy seeing all the people, I enjoy negotiating the space respectfully with others, it's like a mobile park.</p>
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<p>I really like riding the Lakefront Path at night, though! Especially the side trails. This evening I sat by the lake by Addison for a while. I noticed there were stars, which are hard to see in the city. And of all things, I saw a shooting star, burning up in the atmosphere. That was cool. On Sunday mornings, the area around the Montrose bird Sanctuary is really cool. I like waking up really early and heading out there. The cool morning air, and the sounds and smells that only happen at that time. Then I ride down to Belmont, cut over to Lincoln and ride home.</p> For the OP I hope you called…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-30:2211490:Comment:3949962011-07-30T04:52:39.858ZChris Bhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ChrisB
<p>For the OP I hope you called the hotline and taking a break is probably good. In a couple months you'll have some better perspective and able to decide better what you should do. Don't forget the other positive benefits of cycling you'll bring as a dad: calmer, in a better mood when you get home compared to aggravated dealing with public transportation or driving, fitter, more time to spend, etc.</p>
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<p>re: the LFP, Thursday i was passed by …</p>
<p>For the OP I hope you called the hotline and taking a break is probably good. In a couple months you'll have some better perspective and able to decide better what you should do. Don't forget the other positive benefits of cycling you'll bring as a dad: calmer, in a better mood when you get home compared to aggravated dealing with public transportation or driving, fitter, more time to spend, etc.</p>
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<p>re: the LFP, Thursday i was passed by <a href="http://youtu.be/BNz1YqozPas?hd=1" target="_blank">this guy going a bit fast</a> . It looks like I am going faster than I remember, I remember barely moving, but even for going slow in the Oak street curve area I still slowed down a lot when I saw the barely supervised kid on the left, then I heard this guy yell "watch your kid!" as he zoomed by.</p>
<br/> Between May and October, with…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-30:2211490:Comment:3941702011-07-30T03:18:50.923ZKevin C Dormanthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KevinC
Between May and October, with very few exceptions, the Lake Front Path is neither a suitable nor a safe place to ride a bike. I can't say I <em>never</em> ride it, but I ride it about as frequently as I ride on Western Avenue.
Between May and October, with very few exceptions, the Lake Front Path is neither a suitable nor a safe place to ride a bike. I can't say I <em>never</em> ride it, but I ride it about as frequently as I ride on Western Avenue. Who died? When's the funeral…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-29:2211490:Comment:3941562011-07-29T23:03:37.731ZTank-Ridin' Ryanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tank
Who died? When's the funeral? It definitely wasn't hyperbole - that's alive and well. Thanks for the movie recommendation.<br/>
Who died? When's the funeral? It definitely wasn't hyperbole - that's alive and well. Thanks for the movie recommendation.<br/>