| New bike path? |
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Author:
rick ::
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Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:45 pm
I was out for a ride today and came across what looked like it might be a new path. I saw it at the corner of Darby Creek Drive and Kuhlwein Road. It was fenced off and I was running late, so I could not check it out. Does anyone know anything about this? I have not heard anything. (8)
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| Is riding a bicycle during a storm safe? |
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Author:
subverita ::
Posted:
Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:50 am
Found this in a Canadian publication. Thought u'all might find it interesting 
Bicycling shock horror PHILIP JACKMAN July 5, 2008 This week Collected Wisdom is bicycling through the idyllic countryside on its stylish three-speed with raised handlebars, sensible chain guard and wicker basket on the front. But we're getting a bit worried about those dark clouds. THE QUESTION: "You are out in the country cycling and an electrical storm comes up. What should you do?" asks Don Keith of Waterloo, Ont. He says the best idea he's come up with is to stay on the bike, keep his head down and hope his tires will insulate him in the event of being struck by lightning. THE ANSWER: Dean Nickerson, reference librarian with Whitby Public Library in Ontario, says that according an article in the U.S. magazine Parks & Recreation, people caught in lightning storms are supposed to assume the "lightning-safe position." This consists of squatting or crouching on the ground with the knees drawn up and feet together, hands off the ground, ideally on "dry insulating material." The metal bike frame could lead to a direct hit, the most serious of the four types of lightning contact, the article says. It happens when the current flows through the victim, intensified by metal objects such as bicycle frames or metal baseball bats. The other three are a flashover (the current flashes over the outside of the body), a side flash (the current travels through the air from another object, such as a tree) and ground current (exactly what it sounds like - the current travels through the ground). James A. Douglas of Ottawa adds that Mr. Keith is quite wrong in relying on rubber tires to keep him safe. "Modern tires are made of synthetic rubber that does conduct electricity. Older readers may remember when trucks hauling gasoline and heating oil had grounding chains to eliminate the build up of static electricity. This practice ended in the late 1950s, when it was realized that synthetic rubber tires did the same job." © Copyright 2008 CTVglobemedia Publishing Inc. All Rights Reserved. (1)
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| Columbus still lagging behind |
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Author:
subverita ::
Posted:
Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:21 pm
NBC ran this 2 nights ago. Interesting must see. "Building a bicycle infrastructure July 7: With more Americans than ever before commuting to work by bicycle, cities from Boston to San Jose are aggressively investing in biking trails, lanes, and rental and parking facilities. NBC's Tom Costello reports." Find it here. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/vp/25573628#25573628 (9)
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| neighborhoods suitable for commuting to work? (Franklin U) |
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Author:
esmail ::
Posted:
Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:21 pm
Hello all, I was wondering anyone could suggest some cycle friendly neighborhoods that would allow me to commute to work by bike safely? I recently moved to Columbus for a job at Franklin University downtown. Unfortunately, it looks as if my current apartment on 4th and High will not work out, so I am looking for suggestions for neighborhoods that would make cycle commuting easy (or alternatively, use public transport). No need for stress on the way to or back from work 
Anything along the Olentangy bike path (probably the Park of Roses would be the outer limit north) would be good, and maybe Grandview? That's all I know for now. Any other suggestions? FWIW, I am looking to rent a quiet, small house, or a spacious 2BR .. I'm in my 40s, very responsible, no pets. Be happy to provide more info if needed. Thanks, Esmail (10)
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| one month of biking to work |
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Author:
dynamiccyclist ::
Posted:
Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:06 pm
This week makes it a solid month that I've been riding my bike to work. I was riding intermittently in the fall but now I'm a lot more consistent about using the bike. Some times I drive straight home from a job site if I'm out late and consequently I drive to the shop the next morning but I ride home that evening and pick up where I left off. (2)
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| Pedal Instead Events |
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Author:
S@r@ ::
Posted:
Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:33 am
hey all
This is my first post on here, but so hello, my name is Sara..haha. I volunteer for the Pedal Instead events so I thought some of my insight might be beneficial. I am with the University Area Enrichment Association, and we collaborate with other companies to hold our bike corrals. If anyone is interested in volunteering with us let me know or visit our website http://www.uaea.org/index.htm for further information. We have a lot of events coming up Festival Latino - Friday, June 20 from 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm Festival Latino - Saturday, June 21 from 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm Comfest - Friday, June 27 11:30 am - 10 pm Comfest - Saturday, June 28 10 am - 11 pm Comfest - Sunday, June 29 10 am - 11 pm Jazz and Rib Fest - Friday, July 25 10:30 am - 10:30 pm Jazz and Rib Fest - Saturday, July 26 10:30 am - 10:30 pm Jazz and Rib Fest - Sunday, July 27 10:30 am - 8:30 pm Red, White and Boom - Thursday, July 3 at City Hall 10 am - 10 pm and all home OSU Football games time to be determined (based on game time) PLEASE JOIN US FOR FREE BIKE PARKING!!!
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| Bike Corrals |
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Author:
gabe.tippery ::
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Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:14 pm
Anyone know the name of the organization that does the bike corrals at the local festivals? They were at the Rose Festival and they are usually at ComFest. For that matter, I am thinking about donating a little time this summer to a bike related organization. Any suggestions? Third-Hand does not fit my schedule, just to knock that suggestion off first, They were my first choice. (1)
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| commute to work |
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Author:
bmb29 ::
Posted:
Wed Jun 11, 2008 3:32 pm
hello all... brand new to this forum. i bought a road bike back in the winter with the attitude of commuting to work. i live in upper arlington and work in dublin. it's a little over 9 miles to get to work. i've really been enjoying it. i'm just curious how many other people on here are riding to work and how far your commute is. (17)
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| Vintage Love |
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Author:
lifeontwowheels ::
Posted:
Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:02 pm
Picked up my new (to me) 3 speed today. It's amazing what you can fit in the back of a little nissan. Can't wait to work on this and get her cleaned up. 
(If anyone is wondering, that is the kitten we were trying to find a home for. Roommate feel in love and I have to say she is a sweetie) (2)
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| Bike Boulevard |
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Author:
lester ::
Posted:
Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:12 pm
So for the Columbus Master Bicycle plan, are they going to do more then just repave Milton/Delhi and put up new signs? Any plans to calm the traffic too? The news I heard from the city, is only repaving and new signs, and better ability to trip the light at North Broadway... doesn't sound to boulevard-ish to me. (1)
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| Biking to Independence High School |
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Author:
teachergirl ::
Posted:
Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:42 pm
I would like to bike from Bexley to Independence High School, and I am wondering if anyone knows of a safe route. Thank you. (11)
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| 3rd avenue-close calls |
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Author:
Ned ::
Posted:
Tue May 06, 2008 8:29 pm
I ride the section of 3rd avenue from the Olentangy west everyday through to Cambridge (Marble Cliffs area). Mornings are no problem, with my slow speed and the wide roads and low traffic congestion giving me plenty of visibility to motorists. What's making me crazy is the trip home, going through Grandview on 3rd and down the hill back towards Olentangy in the PM. Unless I keep it under about 15 MPH, I suffer from multiple drivers exhibiting "rolling stops" onto third from intersections and average 2-3 "close calls" a week ending with me flat spotting and having ensuing conversations with motorists concerning driving habits. I have no trouble finding much better drivers in the ghetto and downtown Col. I'm wondering if others have trouble with this nice smooth and wide section of road as well? Are there any other good options that will take me to Trabue without traveling through 10-15 stopsigns in place of the 3 traffic lights found on 3rd Avenue? Today's close call reminded me that drivers not only don't care if they come close to hitting you, they also choose to be unapolegetic (sp?) when clearly in the wrong. I take the lane and I'm already dressed as a circus clown with all my gear as well as run an HID headlight and taillight even during the day, I'm not sure what else I can do besides coast all of 3rd ave with a death grip on the brakes. HELP!!! J (5)
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| Close Up and Personal Accident |
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Author:
mike reed ::
Posted:
Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:06 pm
Here's the skinny on an accident that happened right in front of me today, like 10 feet away- and I ended up riding through a shower of broken glass and car parts. It could have gone just slightly differently and I'd have been screwed. Crash Site (8)
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| panniers and bike balance |
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Author:
clausti ::
Posted:
Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:41 am
so, I got some little waterproof panniers for my commuter bike, and its nice to have stuff off of my back, but there are a few places in my morning routines (leaving the house, arriving at work, the elevator, the closet i get to put my bike in), where i have to either pick the bike up and or turn it around. now, my bike isn't really all that light; it's ~early to mid 80s steel frame, but picking it up and stuff wasn't that hard before i put the racks on, because the bike was well balanced forward to back, and i just picked it up in the middle and away we go. but now, the bike tips over backwards. grr. i weigh ~110lbs, my bike weighs... 30ish?? pounds, i would guess. maybe a touch more with the racks on, and prolly another 5-7 pounds with my backpack and stuff on the back of it. it is *hard* to manhandle it when it is trying to tip over. its hard to pick it up, turn it around, walk with it, everything. the racks don't make it harder to *ride*, but every other aspect of dealing with it is aggravated. any thoughts/suggestions?? (5)
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| Bike Routes |
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Author:
slowlygrowl ::
Posted:
Sat Apr 12, 2008 1:52 pm
Greetings, First time poster here and I thought I would give this a shot before trying to figure out my own routes. Does anyone have any routes/suggestions for bike routes from Columbus to Yellow Springs and also from Columbus to Nelsonville/Athens. I suppose to get to Yellow Springs I would just hook up with the bike path in London, so a route to London would suffice. Thanks for any help/routes/suggestions. (3)
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