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Discussions of tours and training or commuting routes.
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Should we make people pass a cycling/motorcycle test before a driving test?
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Case in point is how we should make people pass a cycling/motorcycle test and if they fail that test they won't have a chance with the driving test! Why? Because it's better to knock a few cones with a bicycle, than with a car, where those cones are bound to be cyclists or pedestrians in real life. Simply some people should not be driving!... more »
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Is the lack of healthcare coverage keeping you away from biking?
 
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Listen guys, you talk and talk about bicycles as if it were the only thing wrong with this country. No! There are many thing that need fixing besides our chaotic roads. And how about if you get hit by a car (hit and run) and you don't have insurance? How about if you fall? How about the physical therapy and the job that won't wait for you... more »
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Metric? Or, standard?
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Hello, When you cyclists go for rides, what unit of measurement do you use? Kilometers or miles? Personally, for me, kilometers are much easier to comprehend because the units are always divisible by ten. For example, when you've biked a Kilometer, you know that you've gone 1000 meters. Go metric, Cullen... more »
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Will the Global Plunge make people plunge into bikes?
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Gee, I just read the headlines today (I never bother to read the rest): "Global Plunge of Markets!" The upper crust of the capitalistic food chain must be real worried. When they are out of work, they won't be able to burn that much oil. But will that make them smart enough to switch the SUV for the bicycle, and the motorboat for the kayak? Or... more »
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If I had a revolution I'd swap cars for bikes
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If I had a revolution --I do-- in one those Banana Republics out there (hey, plenty of them, don't just think about America), I'd probably take cue from Chavez --yes, he can be smart too-- and swap cars for bikes. Good bikes for that matter. Chavez will swap gas-guzzlers for clean cars CARACAS, Venezuela - Give up your gas-guzzler and get a free car.... more »
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Best headlights ,, question .. not the expensive ones though
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I was just looking at the Permormance Bike web page,, looking at headlights.. they have a few on sale. I got to thinking .. some of you must have a headlight ,, something in the $20-$50 range.. what brand, model, type,, etc do ya like the best.
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2008 Bike Houston Moonlight Ramble
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The 2008 Bike Houston Moonlight Ramble will be held Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 2:00a.m. The Houston Moonlight Bicycle Ramble is the longest running bicycle ride in the Houston. moonlight bicycle ramble houston Annual Moonlight Ramble thru the streets of downtown this two hour recreational bicycle ride is for... more »
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FAQ Location and Weekly posting for Rec.Bicycles.*
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Last updated: March 14, 2007 Weekly Posting for Rec.Bicycles.* This is the weekly posting to Rec.Bicycles.*. In it, you will find information on how to get a copy of the FAQ (in case you missed it when it was posted to rec.bicycles.misc/news.answers ) and some tips on nettiquette when posting articles to rec.bicycles.*.... more »
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New Orleans
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Would someone provide some suggestions for a good area for a biker to reside in NO? The office would be in Metaire. I would like to get in all of the NOBC rides and commute to work. thanks bill
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