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Then there's always the biker's revenge...:D
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Originally Posted by look 171 (Post 4849598)

cMaybe we can get in better shape and go do the Montrose ride. I really need to ride.

Anytime, Jeff. Just PM me.

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Originally Posted by Heel n Toe (Post 4849490)

(Age and ethnicity irrelevant to the discussion) Lexus driver, impatient, and justifiably so (who tapped his horn to give the aforementioned huge d-bags an opportunity to do the right thing, which they unanimously ignored because they are too narcissistic, didn't mow down any of them) = not that much of a d-bag by comparison.

Fixed it for you.

Well....I see you don't hang out in Boca much... :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by nostatic (Post 4849492)

In CA, bicycles are considered vehicles and have just as much right to the ENTIRE lane as cars do.

One of a litany of reasons not to live there.

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Originally Posted by m21sniper (Post 4849846)

One of a litany of reasons not to live there.

I speak for all of L.A. in saying we're glad you're not interested to live here. :p

DD74:

I am sorry to read about your run in, but glad you are unhurt. The driver of the Honda is guilty of leaving the scene of an accident.

Driving irresponsibly in the vicinity of bicyclists is unacceptable. The potential for causing serious bodily injury or death is just too great.

Now, despite the fact that Ca law gives bicyclists equal access to the road, many roadways are simply too high risk for cyclists to "share". I like to ride my bike too, but there are roads that are simply too narrow (Chantry Flats Rd, Glendora Mntn/Cnyn Roads to name a couple in my area), or roads that are simply too busy (portions of Foothill blvd and Colorado Blvd) in San Gabriel Valley. I realize I am responsible for my own safety and well being. Therefore, I stay off these roads--duh!!!

IMO, Ca law and the practices of irresponsible bicyclists and motorists have created a recipe for DISASTER here in Los Angeles County. Bicycle lanes and dedicated paths need to be developed, expanded, and improved, But, in the mean time, bicyclists need to grab a clue, ride responsibly, and avoid dangerous roads. Neither Ca law nor spandex will save you when you collide with 1 or 2 tons of metal moving at 30+ mph...

Mike

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Originally Posted by dd74 (Post 4849547)

I do about seven laps, then hit the hills to tease myself with all the houses I can't afford. Cal Tech is sometimes there with their team. They're some freakin' fast rocket scientists.

It's the Specialized guys you have to watch out for. When they're in the group, it's game over. Once a Specialized team racer on a mountain bike set the pace -- on a hard-tail mountain bike with knobbed tires. :eek: He sounded like a 4wd truck with off road rubber. It was cool.

As far as the club, sure! That big Pelican mascot would make for an eye-catching jersey.
Wayne Dempsey? Are you reading this? Free advertising! :D

This is at the park? Are they having loose organize rides again?

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Originally Posted by dd74 (Post 4849852)

I speak for all of L.A. in saying we're glad you're not interested to live here. :p

Why do you even respond or try to explain thing to him? He's said nothing but to put other people down.

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Originally Posted by look 171 (Post 4850786)

This is at the park? Are they having loose organize rides again?

At the Rose Bowl. Not Griffith Park. Though lately I've seen increasing number of racers training up in the hills.

Lots of fixies are riding around there too, no doubt with the idea to pick off geared riders, which they sometimes do. :D

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Originally Posted by look 171 (Post 4850796)

Why do you even respond or try to explain thing to him? He's said nothing but to put other people down.

True. Something about Sniper reminds me of Carl from Aqua Teen Hunger Hunger Force.

You know, sorta' like this:
http://z.about.com/d/animatedtv/1/0/y/Q/athfcarl.jpg

LOL....

Yeah, that's me alright.

And you need not worry, i have less than zero interest in Kalifornia in general, and LA in particular. I'd rather live in Philly, and that's REALLY saying something.