Went for a bike ride today
August 24th, 2014 at 1:52:24 PM
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I know there are a bunch of people who hike and ride on here so I thought I would share. I have been riding a little lately but usually no more than 5 miles. Today my friend talked me into doing a real ride. As you will see on the map, I forgot to turn on my gps when I left my house. My start and end place should be the same. It is probably about 3 miles that I missed.
To some of you, this ride is nothing. I weigh 275 lbs and not in the greatest of shape. This ride was very grueling for me. I am proud that I was able to do this and not die. However, being a couple of fat guys we did stop in a costco for free samples and we each grabbed a roll of sushi from grocery store. The app that I use stops timing when you are not riding so the total time is ride time and not trip time.
Trip 08/24/2014
current speed: 0.0 mph
average speed: 9.6 mph
maximum speed: 27.4 mph
distance: 20.74 mi
ride time: 02:10:10
altitude: -- ft
asc. elevation: 4672 ft
desc. elevation: 4672 ft
minimum altitude: 72 ft
maximum altitude: 1017 ft
initial altitude: 692 ft
final altitude: 456 ft
bearing: -- °
slope: -- %
total time: 02:26:11
gross speed: 8.5 mph
net pace: 00:06:17 time/mi
gross pace: 00:07:03 time/mi
start time: 8/24/14 11:24:59 AM
end time: 8/24/14 4:09:04 PM
time from start: 04:44:05
burned calories: 2199 kcal
burned fat: 10.1 oz
consumed oxygen: 120.5 gal
To some of you, this ride is nothing. I weigh 275 lbs and not in the greatest of shape. This ride was very grueling for me. I am proud that I was able to do this and not die. However, being a couple of fat guys we did stop in a costco for free samples and we each grabbed a roll of sushi from grocery store. The app that I use stops timing when you are not riding so the total time is ride time and not trip time.
Trip 08/24/2014
current speed: 0.0 mph
average speed: 9.6 mph
maximum speed: 27.4 mph
distance: 20.74 mi
ride time: 02:10:10
altitude: -- ft
asc. elevation: 4672 ft
desc. elevation: 4672 ft
minimum altitude: 72 ft
maximum altitude: 1017 ft
initial altitude: 692 ft
final altitude: 456 ft
bearing: -- °
slope: -- %
total time: 02:26:11
gross speed: 8.5 mph
net pace: 00:06:17 time/mi
gross pace: 00:07:03 time/mi
start time: 8/24/14 11:24:59 AM
end time: 8/24/14 4:09:04 PM
time from start: 04:44:05
burned calories: 2199 kcal
burned fat: 10.1 oz
consumed oxygen: 120.5 gal
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August 24th, 2014 at 1:55:28 PM
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X kcal = Y calories ?
[you didn't burn 2200 x 1000 calories did you?]
[you didn't burn 2200 x 1000 calories did you?]
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August 24th, 2014 at 1:56:49 PM
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Good job.
August 24th, 2014 at 1:58:32 PM
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Quote: odiousgambitX kcal = Y calories ?
[you didn't burn 2200 x 1000 calories did you?]
Hehe. That would be like burning 3yrs of caloric intake in 2hrs.
August 24th, 2014 at 2:01:23 PM
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Quote: odiousgambitX kcal = Y calories ?
[you didn't burn 2200 x 1000 calories did you?]
yeah I am not sure what that is all about. I think it is because I didn't have a weight entered into the app. I didn't know I could add it. I just did but cant figure out how to get it to resend it to my email.
fwiw, I feel like I burned that many. I can not believe people run more than this. That is just crazy talk.
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August 24th, 2014 at 2:04:51 PM
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I entered my weight and now it says 3782 kcal
it also says 17.3 oz burned fat and 207 gal of oxygen used.
it also says 17.3 oz burned fat and 207 gal of oxygen used.
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August 24th, 2014 at 2:09:10 PM
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Some Sunday mornings I ride my bike to get donuts.
That's gotta be a wash, amirite?
That's gotta be a wash, amirite?
August 24th, 2014 at 2:48:21 PM
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Quote: odiousgambitX kcal = Y calories ?
[you didn't burn 2200 x 1000 calories did you?]
I believe that the reported dietary "calories" are kilocalories, or thousands of thermal calories.
August 24th, 2014 at 3:00:45 PM
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I emailed the owner of the app and his response was very quick. He explained that in Europe it is common to write kcal which is the same as Calorie. Apparently if calorie is written with lower case c it is a smaller measure as well which would equal 1000 kilocalorie.
So I guess for all intents and purposes kcal is just a cal.
That means based on the app I burned 3782 calories today. I ate approx 890 so I am still -3000. Sounds like enough room for Mcnuggets and still be negative.
So I guess for all intents and purposes kcal is just a cal.
That means based on the app I burned 3782 calories today. I ate approx 890 so I am still -3000. Sounds like enough room for Mcnuggets and still be negative.
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August 24th, 2014 at 3:01:08 PM
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Just don't give up. Problem being winter will come and you'll have to. Big boys trying to get into shape should be swimming or at least wading until they trim up. Go to the gym with a pool I always recommend.
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August 24th, 2014 at 3:04:04 PM
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Hate to say this, but one thing about bike riding, it's bad for men's health and you should buy a wide seat if you don't already have one.
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August 24th, 2014 at 3:06:46 PM
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Plus buy one for the bicycle too.
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August 24th, 2014 at 3:08:18 PM
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Quote: GWAE
To some of you, this ride is nothing. I weigh 275 lbs and not in the greatest of shape.
I'm 6', 204, and a lifelong athlete. I rode my bike 20 miles two weeks ago and it killed me. And those 20 miles were over the span of 5 days =p
Keep it up.
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August 24th, 2014 at 3:10:56 PM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleHate to say this, but one thing about bike riding, it's bad for men's health and you should buy a wide seat if you don't already have one.
ohh yeah my ass was hurting at the end. I told my bud I was going to end up with hemorrhoids by the end of this ride. We rode by a sporting goods store and I was going to look at seats but we were 14 miles in and I just wanted to keep going. I will gladly DRIVE a car to the place.
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August 24th, 2014 at 3:12:32 PM
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Trust me, those racing seats hurt women, too. I didn't have a car of my own til I was 24; rode my bike everywhere.
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August 24th, 2014 at 3:13:41 PM
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Quote: beachbumbabsTrust me, those racing seats hurt women, too. I didn't have a car of my own til I was 24; rode my bike everywhere.
I told him today that I was going to get a small bucket seat with a back. I am sure they have them. If not, shark tank here I come.
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August 24th, 2014 at 3:26:55 PM
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My neighbor pedaled from Seattle to Vancouver BC last weekend.
He said it was easy.
He said it was easy.
"What, me worry?"
August 24th, 2014 at 3:30:46 PM
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Quote: MrVMy neighbor pedaled from Seattle to Vancouver BC last weekend.
He said it was easy.
I would guess your neighbor has calves like a 5 year old oak tree.
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August 24th, 2014 at 3:32:26 PM
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GWAE,
Does your tracking app have a name?
Was it free?
Does your tracking app have a name?
Was it free?
I don't know everything but I know a lot.
August 24th, 2014 at 4:01:00 PM
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Be sure to get some padded cycling shorts, they make a huge difference in butt soreness
August 24th, 2014 at 4:11:59 PM
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Quote: rudeboyoiQuote: odiousgambitX kcal = Y calories ?
[you didn't burn 2200 x 1000 calories did you?]
Hehe. That would be like burning 3yrs of caloric intake in 2hrs.
Which is 2200 Calories ... or avg dietary intake in USA for one day.
Fat burned? Your body decides that. I don't know of any "switch".
Oxygen ? More important is perentage of oxygen saturation as you exercise and while resting.
The little infrared thingie they put on the contralateral index finger when taking your blood pressure.
It only costs about twenty bucks and you used to have to have a pilots license or a third class medical certificate to get one, but no longer.
And cycling to go buy donuts is better than driving to get donuts. You are entitled to relaxation and rewards in life so don't punish yourself for not being constantly exercising and eating nothing but sprouted mung beans or something. Normal diet, normal exercise, normal alcohol intake...the weight will still come off. No need to obsess about it.
August 24th, 2014 at 4:18:40 PM
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Quote: ten2winGWAE,
Does your tracking app have a name?
Was it free?
Yes it is free, there is a donation button.
It is called cycledroid
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August 24th, 2014 at 5:49:45 PM
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I hate pools that are oddly shaped. I guess it looks prettier but makes it difficult to swim laps. For big people, biking and swimming are much better than running. Running puts a lot of weight on the knees.
August 24th, 2014 at 6:11:10 PM
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Suicide by bicycle.
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August 24th, 2014 at 8:04:20 PM
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Good for you GWAE. Are you in training for the big ride on the other side of your state in 2 weeks, The Philly Naked Bike ride? :)
http://philadelphianakedbikeride.wordpress.com/
http://philadelphianakedbikeride.wordpress.com/
August 25th, 2014 at 6:03:32 AM
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if I were to do that then I would definitely need this seat
http://jalopnik.com/5816286/five-saddles-to-save-your-penis-from-your-bike
I am not sure I would even want to watch naked people on bikes.
http://jalopnik.com/5816286/five-saddles-to-save-your-penis-from-your-bike
I am not sure I would even want to watch naked people on bikes.
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August 25th, 2014 at 2:37:09 PM
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Quote: GWAEI am not sure I would even want to watch naked people on bikes.
I wanted to stop watching but was hooked
and endured it to the end. It was like watching
a car wreck in slow motion. Leaves nothing
to the imagination. Over 200 pics in the slideshow.
http://www.pbase.com/brianmicky/image/80964452
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August 25th, 2014 at 3:50:42 PM
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Quote: GWAEThis ride was very grueling for me. I am proud that I was able to do this and not die. However, being a couple of fat guys we did stop in a costco for free samples
OMG!! That just made me laugh out loud at my desk. Keep up the good work.
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September 4th, 2014 at 6:38:38 PM
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I went for another nice ride on Monday. We made it 21 miles when my buddy blew a tire. We were in town luckily so we just jumped on a bus and rode home. Also, I got a blister where my ass meets my leg. I am not sure if it is from my seat or from sitting wrong.
I also almost got into a fight or got shot. We were riding down a narrow side street in Homewood. Anyone from this area knows that a white guy on a bike in homewood is pretty risky. Some guy pulls up behind us pretty close. We were going about 20 on a 25mph road so it's not like we were going super slow. We came up to a stop sign with no cars coming the other directions so we rolled through it. I know we are supposed to stop and I generally do but since we could see all directions we just went through. He also rolled through the stop sign right with us. About 50 feet past the stop sign there was some extra room for parking so we moved over so he could pass. He gunned it past us and slammed on his brakes right in front of us. My buddy almost ran right into his car. He was in a.. wait for it...........
So anyways, he starts yelling at us how bikes should be outlawed and we were all clogging up the roadways and taking away lanes. I yelled back a little until you could tell he was really angry. We decided it was best to just turn around and ride the other way. We peeled out while leaving the scene. I was trying to get my phone to record everything but that was fail.
ETA: I don't know why my image won't copy with the route. Makes no sense to me.
I also almost got into a fight or got shot. We were riding down a narrow side street in Homewood. Anyone from this area knows that a white guy on a bike in homewood is pretty risky. Some guy pulls up behind us pretty close. We were going about 20 on a 25mph road so it's not like we were going super slow. We came up to a stop sign with no cars coming the other directions so we rolled through it. I know we are supposed to stop and I generally do but since we could see all directions we just went through. He also rolled through the stop sign right with us. About 50 feet past the stop sign there was some extra room for parking so we moved over so he could pass. He gunned it past us and slammed on his brakes right in front of us. My buddy almost ran right into his car. He was in a.. wait for it...........
So anyways, he starts yelling at us how bikes should be outlawed and we were all clogging up the roadways and taking away lanes. I yelled back a little until you could tell he was really angry. We decided it was best to just turn around and ride the other way. We peeled out while leaving the scene. I was trying to get my phone to record everything but that was fail.
ETA: I don't know why my image won't copy with the route. Makes no sense to me.
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September 4th, 2014 at 7:45:29 PM
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I would try riding in a park. It's too dangerous riding on roads with the possibility of being hit by a car. Get a brand new helmet too if you don't have one.
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September 4th, 2014 at 7:56:53 PM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleI would try riding in a park. It's too dangerous riding on roads with the possibility of being hit by a car. Get a brand new helmet too if you don't have one.
Most of our ride was on trails along the rivers but we were stopping at a bike store to see about getting a new seat.
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September 5th, 2014 at 3:30:53 AM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleI would try riding in a park. It's too dangerous riding on roads with the possibility of being hit by a car. Get a brand new helmet too if you don't have one.
And make sure you set that cruise control!
:)
September 5th, 2014 at 5:15:30 AM
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Quote: wudgedAnd make sure you set that cruise control!
:)
hey wait, was that a jab at me or ONM? (assuming from the driving thread)
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September 5th, 2014 at 5:23:11 AM
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Quote: GWAEhey wait, was that a jab at me or ONM? (assuming from the driving thread)
It was at onm from the driving thread discussion with axiom.
Congrats on your bike rides btw. My longest was a few months ago at 35 miles. I've ridden to work every day but 2 days this summer. It's 6 miles each way and only takes about 5 minutes longer than 5 miles driving! After you start riding more your butt will become used to it and it won't hurt anywhere near as much when you go on longer ride.
September 5th, 2014 at 5:25:59 AM
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Quote: wudgedIt was at onm from the driving thread discussion with axiom.
Congrats on your bike rides btw. My longest was a few months ago at 35 miles. I've ridden to work every day but 2 days this summer. It's 6 miles each way and only takes about 5 minutes longer than 5 miles driving! After you start riding more your butt will become used to it and it won't hurt anywhere near as much when you go on longer ride.
OK I thought so, just wanted to make sure it wasn't to me cause then I would have to have a comeback and I didn't have one.
I was reading a lot last night about the set up of the seat. I am going to play around with that tonight. I never really adjusted it so I won't be surprised to find it completely set up wrong.
http://btawa.org.au/everyday-cycling/commuting/bicycle-set-up/
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September 19th, 2014 at 12:05:05 AM
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Good job.
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September 19th, 2014 at 1:20:11 AM
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I've noticed this on short trips. If you can go off road, you can make a shorter trip by bike than car sometimes.Quote: wudgedIt was at onm from the driving thread discussion with axiom.
Congrats on your bike rides btw. My longest was a few months ago at 35 miles. I've ridden to work every day but 2 days this summer. It's 6 miles each way and only takes about 5 minutes longer than 5 miles driving! After you start riding more your butt will become used to it and it won't hurt anywhere near as much when you go on longer ride.
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September 19th, 2014 at 4:06:39 AM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleI've noticed this on short trips. If you can go off road, you can make a shorter trip by bike than car sometimes.
I did a 31.9 ride on Sunday. I was very happy that my ass did not hurt at all.
Our first leg was from my house through Pitt campus and into Schenley park. It is only 4.6 miles but by car at 5pm it takes 25 min. We did the bike ride in under 25 minutes.
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September 20th, 2014 at 10:58:54 PM
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Quote: GWAEI did a 31.9 ride on Sunday. I was very happy that my ass did not hurt at all.
Our first leg was from my house through Pitt campus and into Schenley park. It is only 4.6 miles but by car at 5pm it takes 25 min. We did the bike ride in under 25 minutes.
Hey GWAE, let's start a gamblers' biker club here :-) :-) I too did a ride on a bike path (see map below), which is a very small section of the Delaware & Lehigh Path (165-miles-long).
When you drop by my neck of the woods, I'll show you around where the good bike paths are, such as the above :-)
I'm OK with Corps which pick and choose clienteles. Both insurance companies and casinos have the right to pick and choose customers. They may keep profitable ones and kicked out the rest. But, I'm not OK with a casino supervisor who says counting cards... is like stealing food from a buffet (a foodlifting offense), or video-taping a movie in a cinema (a piracy offense).
September 21st, 2014 at 6:47:31 PM
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If I don't have a heart attack I will make it to your neck of the woods at some point. Today was my longest ride and I will say it was the hardest thing that I have ever done in my life. We only averaged 11.1 MPH so it took nearly 4 hours. We stopped 2 times. 1 at costco for Sunday samples and the 2nd at target because I needed a new intertube. I have been home for 5 hours now and my knees are itching like crazy. I read a little about it and it is called runners itch. We took 1 trail down and the same back so the back was a little tough as it was monotonous. My buddy wants to work up to do the Allegheny Passage. It starts in Pittsburgh and goes to DC. They are trails they entire way.
http://www.atatrail.org/
http://www.atatrail.org/
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September 21st, 2014 at 9:23:59 PM
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GWAE, wow! I don't know how die-hard bikers can ride for hours! During my Cape May-Lewes-ferry-ride from Delaware to Jersey, I met a 70-years-old-die-hard-biker who rode 3 hours onto the ferry from his home. Then he needed to ride 5 more hours to AC (see map for his bike route). I don't know if he is a compulsive biker and/or a degenerated gambler. Go figure.
I'm OK with Corps which pick and choose clienteles. Both insurance companies and casinos have the right to pick and choose customers. They may keep profitable ones and kicked out the rest. But, I'm not OK with a casino supervisor who says counting cards... is like stealing food from a buffet (a foodlifting offense), or video-taping a movie in a cinema (a piracy offense).
September 25th, 2014 at 11:47:53 PM
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This biker rode 580ish miles (50ish hours) from Toronto to AC to gamble. I ran into him as I scouted games in AC. You guys can't miss his bike with 4 yellow pouches parked in front of casinos. By the way, he didn't like Harrahs 6:5 8-deck-blackjack games, so he skipped Harrahs and gambled in Golden Nugget.
I'm OK with Corps which pick and choose clienteles. Both insurance companies and casinos have the right to pick and choose customers. They may keep profitable ones and kicked out the rest. But, I'm not OK with a casino supervisor who says counting cards... is like stealing food from a buffet (a foodlifting offense), or video-taping a movie in a cinema (a piracy offense).
September 26th, 2014 at 5:34:38 AM
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I would do something like that if I didn't have a job. My wife wants to go hiking and camping for a week but there is no way in hell I am spending 1 of my 2 weeks off doing something like that.
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December 11th, 2020 at 7:02:08 AM
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I ride my bike almost every day
I love my bike
I just read about the accident outside Vegas. 5 killed.
So sad.
Its dangerous out there. I used to be a bicycle commuter. Many close calls because cars are always in a hurry
I love my bike
I just read about the accident outside Vegas. 5 killed.
So sad.
Its dangerous out there. I used to be a bicycle commuter. Many close calls because cars are always in a hurry
Its just a forum. Nothing here to get obsessed about.
December 11th, 2020 at 7:13:27 AM
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Quote: terapinedI ride my bike almost every day
I love my bike
I just read about the accident outside Vegas. 5 killed.
So sad.
Its dangerous out there. I used to be a bicycle commuter. Many close calls because cars are always in a hurry
What’s the deal with many bikers thinking of they’re driving on the road that road signs (namely stop signs and frequently red lights)do not apply to them?
December 11th, 2020 at 7:19:50 AM
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Quote: mcallister3200What’s the deal with many bikers thinking of they’re driving on the road that road signs (namely stop signs and frequently red lights)do not apply to them?
I followed all rules
Biggest danger during my commutes is major intersections. I would get off my bike and press the button to cross walking my bike.
I had a lot of close calls because drivers ignore pedestrian right of way when making a right turn on red.
Its just a forum. Nothing here to get obsessed about.
December 11th, 2020 at 7:26:24 AM
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Quote: terapinedI ride my bike almost every day
I love my bike
I just read about the accident outside Vegas. 5 killed.
So sad.
Its dangerous out there. I used to be a bicycle commuter. Many close calls because cars are always in a hurry
I’ve been in Vegas for 10 years. When I first arrived I planned on getting a bike. After a few weeks of navigating the roads in my car...the idea of biking went into the dumpster. Between the bad drivers, inattentive drivers, IMPAIRED drivers and a fairly large population of reckless drivers...no chance am I sharing the road with them on a 2 wheel.
This was a BAD tragedy. God speed to the victims. It’s too late now, but I also would question the wisdom of being on a 75 mph highway while biking. It’s legal here...but I don’t think it’s a good idea. This crash actually occurred pretty far outside Vegas on 95 south going toward Searchlight, NV.
December 11th, 2020 at 7:30:51 AM
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Quote: TDVegasI’ve been in Vegas for 10 years. When I first arrived I planned on getting a bike. After a few weeks of navigating the roads in my car...the idea of biking went into the dumpster. Between the bad drivers, inattentive drivers, IMPAIRED drivers and a fairly large population of reckless drivers...no chance am I sharing the road with them on a 2 wheel.
This was a BAD tragedy. Good speed to the victims. It’s too late now, but I also would question the wisdom of being on a 75 mph highway while biking. It’s legal here...but I don’t think it’s a good idea. This crash actually occurred pretty far outside Vegas on 95 south going toward Searchlight, NV.
They tried to be really safe. They had a chase car protecting them. Unfortunately the winds were high so they got behind the chase car to cut down on wind
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December 11th, 2020 at 7:32:23 AM
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I’m sure biking in decent amount of traffic is not the safest anywhere but yeah specifically Vegas would probably be more dangerous. There seems to be an extraordinary amount of pedestrian fatalities and very aggressive drivers, cabbies among the worst.
