Act of Thoughtfulness

[in Dallas nick]

About once I month I cycle about 10 miles each way up north of me to help an elderly friend.

On a particularly busy stretch of road

with a 40mph speed limit 

(but most do at least 50)

the few cyclists that pass that way get upon the sidewalk for about a quarter of a mile to avoid risking life and limb.

One fairly large upheaval in the sidewalk is frustrating and it helps to cross it slowly to avoid a jolt or possibly damage to the front wheel.

It must have been a fellow cyclist that kindly came up with this solution shown in the pic.

That person's thoughtfulness impressed me and I wanted to share it.

I crossed that way today and snapped the  pic.

A couple months back I left a note saying thanks.

I hope the mini ramp builder saw the note.

Paul in Dallas

[in Dallas nick]

[kim young]

That is so excellent!

On Mon, Feb 24, 2020 at 3:19 PM in Dallas nick <trueg...@att.net> wrote:

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[Eric Floden]

I like that a lot. Thanks for the inspiration to emulate

[dougP]

Nice work.  My guess is a commuter who uses this daily decided to take matters into their own hands.  I know a bike advocacy guy who does similar.  He carries yellow & white spray cans, & sprays warnings (like the green) and uses the white of improve lane marking.  He's even pretty good at free-hand sharrows.  In fairness, he complains to the relevant agency about a problem, and if they don't fix it, resorts to the DIY solution. 

dougP

[Tom Wyland]

For a week in the spring I carry around branch loppers (technical name) to cut off branches that extend into the trails and sidewalks that are used by cyclists. I was thinking of upgrading to a rechargeable mini chainsaw this year.  I've had someone stop their car and tell me "I see what you are doing there.. thanks I bike through there all of the time."

Tom

[Eric Floden]

For the past couple of years, I have been the self-appointed trimmer of blackberry vines that creep across the delightful Arbutus Greenway here in Vancouver BC. I carry my trimmers in my Wald basket on my green Bomba. People are very happy someone is doing it*. I DO need to have stout boots (Blundstones usually) and good gloves

EricF

https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/arbutus-greenway.aspx

before rails removed:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muFLCqW4sGM

* too long a story to get into here but the maintenance sharing between City, Park Department, and CP Rail was not fully fleshed out last time I checked. I am happy to do my bit but hope that formal responsibility is worked out...

[David Bivins]

As a community gardener, I loved seeing those raised beds along the path! 

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[Deacon Patrick]

Trail fall of trees is always an issue over the miles of back trails. Years ago, I "upgraded" to a Japanese hand saw (cuts on the back cut, not the push cut, allowing for a harder steel that stays sharp a loooong time). Silky.

This wee one is always on my trail bike and is good for 4" diameter without creativity, up to 10" or so with creativity.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014C7XS0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This longer one works great for up to 22" diameter with creativity.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014CA3JQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

With abandon,

Patrick

[Amit Singh]

Paul,

Thank you for sharing with us. This is what I most miss about the Riv group!

On Monday, February 24, 2020 at 2:17:57 PM UTC-8, truegolden wrote:

[tuolumne bikes]

One of my Christmas presents. The blade locks closed as well as open, 6.5 oz, and 7" blade. Much lighter than the Corona I was carrying on Forest rides. Cuts fine, we'll see about longevity. Pretty much a must for exploring in the Sierra these days with tree mortality and reduced road maintenance.

[tuolumne bikes]

Duh, picture...

[Steven Sweedler]

Hard to go wrong with the Felco folding saws. I used them since they came out on a daily basis, shocking how fast they can cut. Steve

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[Robert Tilley]

I love the Silky saws. I have this Katanaboy 500 and it tears through decent sized logs:

https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB002GKB5PQ%2Fref%3Doh_aui_search_detailpage%3Fie%3DUTF8%26psc%3D1&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEkwWPZJ289xhQXCSVB_VT9plgXWA

I just picked up a smaller one for jobs that don't require the Katanaboy. It would be easily packed on the bike.

Robert Tilley

San Diego, CA

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On Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 2:07:18 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:

Trail fall of trees is always an issue over the miles of back trails. Years ago, I "upgraded" to a Japanese hand saw (cuts on the back cut, not the push cut, allowing for a harder steel that stays sharp a loooong time). Silky.

+1 on Silky pruning saws. I recently bought 3 (1 small folding, 1 medium, 1 on a telescoping pole ... I have a lot of pruning to do in my yard and I'm retired now, so...). They are shockingly effective. Anything less than ~6" no longer has me hauling out the chainsaw.

General comment on tools ... invest in good ones or you'll be buying lots of bad ones. Silky saws have been absolutely worth the $.

RBW content - I love the idea of throwing the folding one in my Carradice for random, spontaneous trail maintenance. 

Ted Durant

Milwaukee, WI USA

[Je Mar]

The Old Dominion riders appreciate you sir

[in Dallas nick]

Very  cool to read about others improving trail and path conditions for others!

Thank you all!!!