Are you seeing a lot of commuting cyclists these days?

[Racerbvd]

I'm happy to see more cyclist on the road.

[red-beard]

I am

[Danny_Ocean]

The only folks I see on bicycles/bus-stops these days are people who appear to be from the lower economic groups. (Admittedly, I am seeing more scooters, too...).

I still see soccer moms in huge SUV's, construction workers in giant lifted diesel crew cabs (that will never see a bag of cement in their bed), "businessmen" in Hummers and kids (of all ages) in loud, speeding Mustangs.

I'd love to stop some of these drivers and ask them sincerely "How the heck do you afford it?"... everyone driving these gas pigs can't be successful attorneys, doctors or such. How does the average construction-worker afford to drive a 10mpg truck @ 85+mph on the freeway? It amazes me everytime.

[dd74]

I see a lot more in my part of L.A. I think it's great! Particularly when I see the cute girls hammering on single speeds - nothing better than a sweetie on a minimal-style bike, IMO.

Between the awful gas mileage my Mountaineer gets and the 911, who knows - I may have to join them. Who knows? I'll probably make it to work faster.

[looneybin]

I see the same guy every morning as i am backing out of my driveway to go to work & he passes me again as i am getting out of my car when i get to work. My commute is about 3 miles.
I would ride, but i usually have to carry too much junk with me

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by looneybin

I see the same guy every morning as i am backing out of my driveway to go to work & he passes me again as i am getting out of my car when i get to work. My commute is about 3 miles.
I would ride, but i usually have to carry too much junk with me

Same here, I'm thinking about fast tracking my 1949 Schwinn Cycle Truck to ride to the beer store

[89911]

When I see someone riding a bike along a busy highway in the rain or dressed in work clothes, the intials DUI come to mind.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by 89911

When I see someone riding a bike along a busy highway in the rain or dressed in work clothes, the intials DUI come to mind.

LOL, last year a buddy who moved to the beach, so he doesn't make by the club very often anymore noticed that the last few times he saw me anywhere that I was on one of my bikes. He pulled me aside and asked if I lost my license, I told him I just wanted to ride my bikes and showed that I did still have
You should have seen the looks the other night when I showed up on my skateboard

[Jagshund]

Cyclists who do not obey the laws of the road are not representative of true cyclists. And then there're those adults who were taught as kids [incorrectly] to ride AGAINST traffic. If these fuel prices stay up, they're going to have to start teaching cycling in school . . .

[Hugh R]

A lot of illegals mostly and only locally. Not too many from my house to Burbank.

[jim72911t]

Absolutely. While I live in a small, bicycle friendly town (was voted "most bicycle friendly city in the U.S." by Bicycling magazine a few years ago), the number of commuters seems to have gone up substantially. What I notice the most are middle aged men and women, dressed in professional attire, riding bikes that are 20+ years old.

Since I work in the bicycle industry, I'm noticing it there, as well. You'd never believe it, but $4/gallon gasoline seems to have done wonders for our business .

Jim

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by jim72911t

Absolutely. While I live in a small, bicycle friendly town (was voted "most bicycle friendly city in the U.S." by Bicycling magazine a few years ago), the number of commuters seems to have gone up substantially. What I notice the most are middle aged men and women, dressed in professional attire, riding bikes that are 20+ years old.

Since I work in the bicycle industry, I'm noticing it there, as well. You'd never believe it, but $4/gallon gasoline seems to have done wonders for our business .

Jim

Jim, what do you do???

[island911]

Originally Posted by 1968Cayman

Cyclists who do not obey the laws of the road are not representative of true cyclists. .... . .

You're kidding. ..or are there 3 "true cyclists" somewhere who never break a traffic law?


btw, I ride against traffic (in places) ...whatever/where-ever I deem most likely to keep my body in one piece.

IMO, those who buy the notion that bicycles are "just like cars" are missing a few key differences.

[jim72911t]

Originally Posted by Racerbvd

Jim, what do you do???

Byron, I am the manufacturing engineer for this company:

http://www.paulcomp.com/

Our products have always been on the upper end of the price spectrum, but we seem to have found a niche, and next year will be our 20th year in business. As a manufacturing guy who's seen so many jobs go overseas, something I am quite proud of is that all of our products are made right here in the USA.

This is me (not so hard at work) at my old desk in our old digs. Do you think the owner has ever noticed that the Pelican BBS was on my screen when he took the picture?



Jim

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by jim72911t

Byron, I am the manufacturing engineer for this company:

http://www.paulcomp.com/

Our products have always been on the upper end of the price spectrum, but we seem to have found a niche, and next year will be our 20th year in business. As a manufacturing guy who's seen so many jobs go overseas, something I am quite proud of is that all of our products are made right here in the USA.

This is me (not so hard at work) at my old desk in our old digs. Do you think the owner has ever noticed that the Pelican BBS was on my screen when he took the picture?



Jim

You guys have the best brakes!!!!

[Jagshund]

I'm not saying that all cyclists are perfect, but I would be willing to bet that the majority of recreational/commuting cyclists obey the rules whilst 'competitive' cyclists aren't really concerned with the rules but rather their pace.

[einreb]

Originally Posted by jim72911t

Byron, I am the manufacturing engineer for this company:

http://www.paulcomp.com/

Our products have always been on the upper end of the price spectrum, but we seem to have found a niche, and next year will be our 20th year in business.

Wow... thats some very nifty stuff.