tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post6057290385929225076..comments2023-11-05T01:50:47.040-07:00Comments on Bike Commute Tips Blog: Out of excuses: You—yes, you—can ride your bike to workPaul Dornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03893190816290007375noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-19224334876373502412013-08-29T00:49:23.586-07:002013-08-29T00:49:23.586-07:00Yes, I own a car, but I’ve been considering biking...Yes, I own a car, but I’ve been considering biking to work for a while now. I wasn’t able to get to it right away, though, due to considerations (or excuses, as you say) such as the discouraging lack of proper bike lanes, among others. No more excuses now. I’ve got a question, though—what do you usually wear as you bike to work? I’m guessing something along the lines of this http://www.s3performance.com.au/shop/apparel/road-bike-gear/kevlar-jeans/120303? I want something that can be appropriate for both work and biking. Unfortunately, cycling shorts isn’t suitable for the former.Waltnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-7980206884747272302012-06-10T14:04:31.555-07:002012-06-10T14:04:31.555-07:00I'm in the Navy on active duty, and until rece...I'm in the Navy on active duty, and until recently was stationed on the lovely tropical island of Guam. I typically worked 12-14 hours a day, 6-7 days a week unless I was deployed. I lived 17 miles away from work and rode rain or shine, day or night, 98 degrees in 98% humidity, sober or hungover, for three years. I sold my car for a 6-pack at one point. I rode one of two 300 dollar Giant Yukon SE... after i had rode my 90 dollar K-mart special into the ground. <br /><br />The happiest parts of my day were my commutes and a beer in the shower after getting home. <br /><br />It's sad that people will spend half a year's salary on a car, and a month or more's pay a year for fuel and insurance, and a day's pay for a gym membership when they could be putting that money into partying and working the resulting beer gut off on the cheap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-61921215660589939222011-09-29T12:04:38.216-07:002011-09-29T12:04:38.216-07:00Just stumbled upon your blog. Very nice! Have any ...Just stumbled upon your blog. Very nice! Have any good suggestions or links for bicycling in the cold/snow?Patrick Papadopulosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-55319063977280649902010-11-04T13:42:13.494-07:002010-11-04T13:42:13.494-07:00I'm all for riding a bike to work, especially ...I'm all for riding a bike to work, especially in good weather. You get to wake up, feel good, lose weight, and even work better. I don't think, however, that a lot of people are aware of these benefits. <br /><br />Unfortunately, a lot of commuters in my area arrive at the train station in a car. Only a small minority rides directly to the train or even to a job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-32502726198478985972010-05-04T06:22:46.320-07:002010-05-04T06:22:46.320-07:00Really good point about the investments that motor...Really good point about the investments that motorists make; it's such a barrier to persuading people to change their attitudes. The fact that the car is so ingrained in TV and movies makes even considering cycling to work (or wherever) unlikely.<br /><br />The other problem is that although cycling gets easier over time, if just one day (or week) is set aside for people to try it they get put off easily. A cycling month or year might be more effective ;)Georgehttp://www.cyclorama.net/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-35241137979528328572009-07-09T08:26:00.022-07:002009-07-09T08:26:00.022-07:00Hi Paul!
I really appreciate your eloquence on the...Hi Paul!<br />I really appreciate your eloquence on the topic of 'previous investment.' Thank you for putting the idea out there that we don't all have to depend upon our cars. I just discovered your blog and look forward to perusing your archives!jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08762891989160295050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-90952451824564374422009-06-26T08:56:19.703-07:002009-06-26T08:56:19.703-07:00Ever noticed how motorists are inconsiderate... So...Ever noticed how motorists are inconsiderate... Some cyclists are morons. Share your thoughts with me at my blog. http://www.cyclingsafely.comMKWhttp://www.cyclesafely.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-90529879793506630562009-06-09T12:20:32.693-07:002009-06-09T12:20:32.693-07:00My commute is around 15 miles, there are plenty of...My commute is around 15 miles, there are plenty of people with shorter commutes that drive. Hopefully a culture shift will occur and more people will begin to cycle to work, but id bet that you have to pry the steering wheel from the majority of americans hands. For the person that suggested driving part of the way then riding the rest, im always happy to get more people riding, but driving your bike around seems pretty backwards to me. I suppose if thats what it takes to get people to ride, but it seems like a waste to me. Piss on cars.MChttp://militantcyclist.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-60834587048617766442009-05-25T09:55:24.924-07:002009-05-25T09:55:24.924-07:00Is there anyone out there who can give me some fee...Is there anyone out there who can give me some feedback on the best bike route from Pasadena to Chinatown? I would like to find a car-free way to go. I am also considering the Gold Line.<br /><br />Google Maps suggests two routes - via Huntington Drive or via Figueroa. Anyone have any idea which is better?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Bill<br /><br />wejpasadena@hotmail.comBillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-48950173795018406412009-05-22T09:44:37.612-07:002009-05-22T09:44:37.612-07:00Between cars at the moment and only 2.5 miles from...Between cars at the moment and only 2.5 miles from work. Bike ex-husband bought for 18 year old daughter for Christmas (who went bike?), so I started riding to/from work. (Previously I walked or rode with co-worker) Now about 5 months later, I am riding every day to work, running errands and looking for things to do on my bike. I'll be 52 in September and looking for a replacement bike. This WalMart street cruiser just can't cut the North Carolina hills I have to ride/walk up.<br /><br />Once I started riding and walking (for my health) it amazed me to see exactly what was within a short ride/walk from home. I live in an apartment complex right behind a little strip mall with a grocery store. I takes me just as long to get in the car, drive over, park, shop and come home than it does for me to ride over.<br /><br />This fifty-something is a biker babe now!Judy H https://www.blogger.com/profile/13685822567236742303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-69895508368457545502009-05-20T18:35:37.262-07:002009-05-20T18:35:37.262-07:00I think more people would bike to work if they rea...I think more people would bike to work if they realized that a low-speed short-distance bike commute is not really exercise.<br />http://ibikenyc.com/2009/05/02/bike-commuting-no-sweat/I Bike NYhttp://www.ibikenyc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-66950836633469252462009-05-19T22:21:48.639-07:002009-05-19T22:21:48.639-07:00@patrick: Thanks for your kind comments. The strea...@patrick: Thanks for your kind comments. The streaming audio and podcast of my appearance on "Insight" is available at <A HREF="http://www.capradio.org/programs/insight/default.aspx?showid=6353&programid=10" REL="nofollow">CapRadio.org</A>. I'm on at about minute 19.Paul Dornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03893190816290007375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-75004130071310606942009-05-19T18:38:47.208-07:002009-05-19T18:38:47.208-07:00Paul,
I heard you on Insight today. Great job. I'...Paul,<br /><br />I heard you on Insight today. Great job. I've been following your blog since 2006 when I started bike commuting. Thanks for your "insight". I feel a special connection to you. In 2006, I moved to Davis to live and work; and I began bicycle commuting. In late 2009, I moved to San Francisco. I continue to bike commute. I live in Ingleside Terraces near SF state and work in Civic Center off of Van Ness. Anyways, in the morning, I bike to Balboa Park and get off at Civic Center. In the afternoon, I ride all the way home. What a liberating feeling. What a great way to finish the day. Anyways happy cycling. Thanks for all the help along the way. Happy cycling.<br /><br />Patrick<br />San FranciscoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-39036400013057964172009-05-18T06:49:00.000-07:002009-05-18T06:49:00.000-07:00I think a great step toward bridging the gap betwe...I think a great step toward bridging the gap between Car commuters and bike commuters is to find a way to let the car owners keep their cars, keep their status, while still riding. I've found that by having a folding bike in the trunk of the car you can ride to 'safer' areas, pull out the bike, and ride the rest of the way in. It's a great way to introduce bike commuting while not making people feel they've abandoned their cars. It takes care of the distance argument against bike commuting too. I've been doing it for 5 years on my SwissBike LX and love every minute of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-57221628931855125782009-05-15T06:07:00.000-07:002009-05-15T06:07:00.000-07:00I remember feeling inadequate because I couldn't a...I remember feeling inadequate because I couldn't afford a car. In Germany the 'Car=status' thing is as strong as the US: You're a real inadequate if you don't own a vehicle.<br />Now I'm glad I didn't try: just think what I'd have missed. (and the horrendus expenses I'm missing)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36250316.post-35180764064708655132009-05-14T20:39:00.000-07:002009-05-14T20:39:00.000-07:00Gonna be 70 degrees in Portland tomorrow for Bike ...Gonna be 70 degrees in Portland tomorrow for Bike to Work Day. We'll have us some wonderful bike traffic jams no doubt. Yippee!SubComandante Sasquatchhttp://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=25280noreply@blogger.com