tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post1515899873937774780..comments2023-11-05T01:50:47.040-07:00Comments on Bike Commute Tips Blog: Sacramento Bee profile of multimodal bike commuterPaul Dornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03893190816290007375noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-60864816559751840762011-07-29T03:28:38.027-07:002011-07-29T03:28:38.027-07:00I use my hybrid bike to commute to work and its gr...I use my <a href="http://www.cyclexpress.co.uk/hybird-bikes/" title="hybridbike" rel="nofollow">hybrid bike</a> to commute to work and its great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-63350477941379218772011-05-09T13:50:01.347-07:002011-05-09T13:50:01.347-07:00It's not like he's telling people NOT to w...It's not like he's telling people NOT to wear helmets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-32545995672956627412011-05-09T13:47:03.340-07:002011-05-09T13:47:03.340-07:00It's nice that you can bring your bike on the ...It's nice that you can bring your bike on the train. My local transit only allows bikes in off peak hours. But I use a <a href="http://www.montaguebikes.com/" rel="nofollow">folding bike</a> so I can take it on anytime. I'd be interested to check out this book though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-37324797417553071382010-09-08T03:13:42.513-07:002010-09-08T03:13:42.513-07:00Hi Paul: You might be interested in learning that...Hi Paul: You might be interested in learning that there is a bike ride over in Ione. It's being organized by Clark's Corner on Main St. on Sept. 18. Check out http://clarkscornerione.com/pages/cycling_challenge.cgi for more details.michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-55847393421811601312009-06-11T16:46:35.478-07:002009-06-11T16:46:35.478-07:00Those are great positions Mr. Dorn but extremely i...Those are great positions Mr. Dorn but extremely idealistic in nature and somewhat unobtainable. Because you're courageous and good that will definitely keep you safe. How about because you use the right equipment: reflectors, lights, bright clothing, helmet, or rear-view mirror to name a few.<br /><br />Because our society doesn't value bicycle commuting and I am not certain this can be changed in our lifetimes. Cars are dangerous because people are careless. And a speed limit sign or any road designs are not going to stop cars from hitting cyclists. <br /><br />It's nice that you can justify your not wearing a helmet. But when you are put out there as an expert, advocate and adviser for bike commuting the responsibility now belongs to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-68327867374710712632009-06-01T13:27:17.195-07:002009-06-01T13:27:17.195-07:00To kinda repeat an earlier contribution: The best ...To kinda repeat an earlier contribution: The best thing you can say about helmets is they <I>mitigate</I> the consequences of a crash, they don't <I>prevent</I> a crash. I prefer to reduce crash potential by advocating for better road design (<A HREF="http://www.completestreets.org/" REL="nofollow">Complete Streets</A>), increased numbers of cyclists, proper bike maintenance, and by encouraging people to improve their cycling skills.<br /><br />As Yehuda Moon suggests, the most dangerous thing on the streets are cars. <A HREF="http://www.yehudamoon.com/index.php?date=2008-07-09" REL="nofollow">That danger isn't reduced by making cyclists wear styrofoam hats</A>.<br /><br />I always prefer to emphasize the fun of cycling, not the risks. Bicycling is not without risks, <A HREF="http://bikecommutetips.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-bicycle-commuting-sans-helmet.html" REL="nofollow">but it's not dangerous</A>.<br /><br />There is also a disturbing tendency by some bicyclists to exaggerate the dangers of cycling to thereby exaggerate their moral virtue. "Bicycle commuting is <I>dangerous</I>, but <I>I</I> do it anyway because I'm courageous and good." Nonsense, bicycling is safe.Paul Dornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03893190816290007375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-16730868695494848022009-06-01T12:46:27.896-07:002009-06-01T12:46:27.896-07:00Asked his position on helmets, which are not legal...Asked his position on helmets, which are not legally required for adults, Dorn says, "I'm not one of these helmet-enforcement types. I'm not a bicycling advocate who accentuates the danger. I accentuate the fun. Bicycling is safe. More people die in bathtubs every year than riding a bike."<br /><br />When Mr. Dorn crashes and cracks his bean open he will be a helmet wearing advocate. No, more people die from stupidity then from anything else. No thanks Mr. Dorn, I will wear my helmet and offer my opinion when asked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-18878261137723975722009-05-01T09:32:00.000-07:002009-05-01T09:32:00.000-07:00Wow, this is the first time i saw people bring bik...Wow, this is the first time i saw people bring bike in a train. I wish my place would have that kind of facility too. <br />We really need to change from car to bike nowadays...Ebayhttp://tipsofebay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-44474572292207908282009-05-01T07:40:00.000-07:002009-05-01T07:40:00.000-07:00Converting friends into recreational cyclists is f...Converting friends into recreational cyclists is fairly easy but encouraging the use of bikes for commuting, running errands, etc. is much harder. The list of excuses is quite long and varies with individual situations. The top two reasons are perceived safety and convenience. <br /><br />Having a train line to facilitate your commute is a great advantage. And yes "timid riding invites abuse".<br />JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com