Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-12 Thread William H. Magill
On Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at 02:53 PM, Brian Siano wrote: This touches on another reason why I've cut down on my biking-- bike design. Lord knows why the racing-bike design became so popular. I, for one, hate the design for everyday use. It's called up-scaling. ... they look sexier, so

Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-12 Thread Sandy Smith
On Thursday, June 12, 2003, at 11:27 AM, William H. Magill wrote: On Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at 02:53 PM, Brian Siano wrote: This touches on another reason why I've cut down on my biking-- bike design. Lord knows why the racing-bike design became so popular. I, for one, hate the design

Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread BGAndersen
Amen! In a message dated 6/11/2003 9:25:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Get a life. Get a bike. And ride in the street. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see

RE: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread Knight, Sandra (US - Philadelphia)
Title: RE: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes] Boy did you hit on one of my major pet peeves. Bike riders on the pavements can be described in two words: Candy Ass. Sande Knight Deloitte Touche Assurance and Advisory Services tel 215-246-2424 fax 215-405-3178 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message

Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread David Holtzman
I agree with John. And we both agree with what the law says. Section 3508 of Pennsylvania's laws relating to bicycling Business districts.--A person shall not ride a pedalcycle upon a sidewalk in a business district unless permitted by official traffic-control devices, nor when a usable

Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread Andrew Diller
Not if I run you down first! Do you have a picture? Helmets are for dorks. -andy diller On Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at 10:25 AM, John Ellingsworth wrote: Get a helmet and ride in the street, where you are supposed to; otherwise, I might accidentally knock you down if you're on the sidewalk

Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread Brian Siano
Knight, Sandra (US - Philadelphia) wrote: Boy did you hit on one of my major pet peeves. Bike riders on the pavements can be described in two words: Candy Ass. This is one reason why I don't ride my bike much anymore. It's _terrifying_ to imagine riding along, and some asshole in a car

Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread Sharon Nicolary
That is a ridiculous thing to say. It is dangerous on the street and Philly drivers are maniacs. If people are courteous on their bikes on the sidewalk, there is nothing wrong with sharing. Nice ending Get a Life. This list really amazes me sometimes. Sharon Nicolary Quoting John

Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread John Ellingsworth
http://ellingsworth.org/john/ bring it on. On Wed, 11 Jun 2003, Andrew Diller wrote: Not if I run you down first! Do you have a picture? Helmets are for dorks. -andy diller On Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at 10:25 AM, John Ellingsworth wrote: Get a helmet and ride in the street,

RE: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread Sharon Nicolary
Assurance and Advisory Services tel 215-246-2424 fax 215-405-3178 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: John Ellingsworth [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 10:25 AM To: UC Subject: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes] All bicyclists riding on the sidewalk should get

Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread Paul Grossman
there are alternatives such as bike lanes. -Paul Grossman - Original Message - From: Sharon Nicolary [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: John Ellingsworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: UC [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 11:17 AM Subject: Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes] That is a ridiculous thing to say

Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread John Ellingsworth
Okay. That is a ridiculous thing to say. It is dangerous on the street and Philly drivers are maniacs. If people are courteous on their bikes on the sidewalk, there is nothing wrong with sharing. Ridiculous is making generalizations about drivers and any other 'group' as being maniacs.

Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread Andrew Diller
My treads may just give you some cool temporary tattoos on your head, to spice things up. -andy diller On Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at 11:13 AM, John Ellingsworth wrote: http://ellingsworth.org/john/ bring it on. On Wed, 11 Jun 2003, Andrew Diller wrote: Not if I run you down first! Do you

RE: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread Knight, Sandra (US - Philadelphia)
Title: RE: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes] But John, let's keep the kids out of the streets; I work at Children's Hospital and see enough of the results of kids riding in the streets before they have the skills to do so. David, who in their right mind would suggest that children bike in the streets

Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread Andrew Diller
Hey, why are you picking on me? I hate SUVs. I have a jetta. :) (i think) -andy diller Quoting Christine Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED]: than the damage if some dillhole in an SUV would do to You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for

Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread Brian Siano
Kirk Wattles wrote: I've found, and I operate on the premise that nearly all drivers are courteous and considerate, and as a biker I make sure to communicate with them -- with my posture, positioning and trajectory on the street, hand signals, etc. I am considerate of their needs and likely

Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread R. Hotchkiss
Here's my point. I ride my bike whenever the weather is nice with my 3 year old on the back. We wear helmets. I prefer to ride in the street but find it impossible around Penn to do that without risking life and limb so I ride on the pavement with my kid. I don't go fast, 4-7 mph, but I don't

Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread BGAndersen
Another peeve - people who park in the bus and trolley zones! In a message dated 6/11/2003 1:59:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here's my point. I ride my bike whenever the weather is nice with my 3 year old on the back. We wear helmets. I prefer to ride in the