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cox77459 Rookie Author Houston Posts:5 Points:900 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2011 4:13:13 PM Ignore cox77459 Report Abuse I would commute to work by bike if I wasn't afraid of getting run over.

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I would commute to work by bike if I wasn't afraid of getting run over.

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WES03 Champion Author Maryland Posts:4,859 Points:1,267,245 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2011 9:22:40 PM Ignore WES03 Report Abuse Already have.
Tundralimited2009 Champion Author Dallas Posts:38,812 Points:1,447,425 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2011 12:20:42 PM Ignore Tundralimited2009 Report Abuse Think VESPA
CactusBobs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,735 Points:488,490 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2011 11:31:10 AM Ignore CactusBobs Report Abuse 106 is a low ,high temp in phoenix ! this week we went to 117 for 3 days ......the bikes stay parked till winter !
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,206 Points:133,785 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2011 11:27:32 AM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse <<<<Sorry Hemond at 106 in the shade I don't want to try to get used to it. >>>> . . Well, I guess you can try riding in an enclosed shopping mall perhaps. I hear they open them up to walkers early in the morning, so you likely won't get kicked out. . . Lets face it, weather happens. Sounds like you may be living in too warm of a state. Personally , I rather be out and about in hot weather than cold. Over 100 degrees beats 5 degrees in my book. (other than snow sports that is heyheyhey)
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,803 Points:2,898,535 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2011 7:14:13 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse I walk everyday and I also use the bike for exercise, however I am retired and don't have to drive to work each day now, thank goodness.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,253 Points:122,460 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2011 9:39:03 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Sorry Hemond at 106 in the shade I don't want to try to get used to it.
roadrunnin Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,760 Points:566,955 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2011 7:12:28 PM Ignore roadrunnin Report Abuse telecommuting more popular here in rual va than biking, but do see some people biking for exercise on the small country roads
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,206 Points:133,785 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2011 7:11:11 PM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse <<<106 degress makes it a bit to warm for me to bike. >>>> . . Just did one of the big state bicycle rides in the southeast. A couple of thousand riders. It hit over 100 degrees during the day. About 400 miles or so total. A lot of it above 100 degrees. Like anything else, you get used to it. I tried getting started just at dawn to beat most of the heat.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,253 Points:122,460 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2011 4:28:14 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse 106 degress makes it a bit to warm for me to bike.
driven2save All-Star Author Georgia Posts:566 Points:105,630 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2011 5:43:28 AM Ignore driven2save Report Abuse tried biking to work, found out my mpb was higher cost than the mpg. mpb=miles per biscuit
Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,206 Points:133,785 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2011 11:47:20 PM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse Been a hard core bicycle rider/racer/distance tourist since the teen years and never really had a problem. I ride maybe 2000 miles a year, all of it on roads and in traffic. I've ridden in most major cities including Manhatten, Montreal, Toronto, Tampa/Ste Pete, Seattle and Los Angeles. I've commuted to my job regularly, - about 25 miles round trip. . . Its easy to ride in traffic. You can see and hear, cars from a mile away. They make a lot of noise. I use a rear view mirror, stay out of the way and keep an eye open for Winnebagos. (Most RVers are inexperienced with just how wide they are, I often get off the road when an RVer is approaching - they are simply too dangerous. )
thebrohta167 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,466 Points:235,315 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2011 6:46:13 PM Ignore thebrohta167 Report Abuse yes it is
Tundralimited2009 Champion Author Dallas Posts:38,812 Points:1,447,425 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2011 6:30:52 PM Ignore Tundralimited2009 Report Abuse cities are putting in bike paths all over the place here
CactusBobs Champion Author Phoenix Posts:2,735 Points:488,490 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2011 10:16:17 PM Ignore CactusBobs Report Abuse not me around here these old people can't see in the first place , you add a bike to the mix . forget it
CoolPriusGuy Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,792 Points:95,590 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2011 8:39:48 PM Ignore CoolPriusGuy Report Abuse My coworker was killed by a F150 driver who elected not to share the roadway with bicycles. I tried biking to work one summer and was almost hit numerous times. Never again would I even consider biking to work. [Edited by: CoolPriusGuy at 6/2/2011 9:41:43 PM EST]
Kuykenmitch Champion Author Memphis Posts:1,425 Points:69,125 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2011 12:35:40 PM Ignore Kuykenmitch Report Abuse I use bicycle and ride on sidewalks or low traffic streets.
Bolondron Champion Author Florida Posts:1,799 Points:284,190 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2011 11:06:31 AM Ignore Bolondron Report Abuse I would if my husband would let me and if I wasn't afraid of being assaulted.
SubaruForester Sophomore Author Texas Posts:166 Points:114,055 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2011 8:23:14 AM Ignore SubaruForester Report Abuse Great idea but I'm 35 miles to work, one way. I have mine set up with racks and a lock for short hauls to the grocery store, bank, swimming pool, etc.
nrthbycivic All-Star Author Ontario Posts:906 Points:129,155 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2011 7:57:23 AM Ignore nrthbycivic Report Abuse I will be using a bike very soon as I am retiring and will use it for local errands.
Lxmike Veteran Author Florida Posts:365 Points:66,920 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2011 5:51:27 AM Ignore Lxmike Report Abuse if i could shower there I woudl bike to work.
CivicMindedCA All-Star Author Sacramento Posts:535 Points:126,380 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2011 10:02:15 PM Ignore CivicMindedCA Report Abuse Check Google Maps' "bike" option, there might be some calmer side roads or backroads, depending on where you live. If there's a local bike club in your area, they may have helpful suggestions on commuting routes. There are also mirrors that attach to your helmet or sunglasses, you can see who's coming over your shoulder. Definitely helps with confidence in traffic.
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,100 Points:36,605 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: May 31, 2011 9:34:43 PM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse I ride mine almost daily ,mostly short trips across the neighborhood, farther is risky because of nutty traffic, drivers don't car how close they come at high speeds near you when passing/mowing/walking nowdays!
rick_evans Champion Author Boston Posts:3,737 Points:1,036,595 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 31, 2011 5:24:48 PM Ignore rick_evans Report Abuse I use mine to run most errands. Fortunately, I work at home and don't have to commute.
jennetall Rookie Author San Bernardino Posts:29 Points:5,285 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 31, 2011 5:11:00 PM Ignore jennetall Report Abuse great idea (: don't have a bike though ):
gomba1999 All-Star Author Maryland Posts:771 Points:370,560 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 31, 2011 4:52:11 PM Ignore gomba1999 Report Abuse Personally I work too far away from my job to Bike. Used to walk when I was closer