Posts by Lisa Black
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Hard News: I'm not a "f***ing cyclist".…, in reply to Ross Mason,
Ross that's very apt. I'd like to post that on Cycling in Wellington.
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Compost. Saves you money on fertiliser, saves you money on rubbish collection, reduces water use. Best garden thing ever.
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Hard News: I'm not a "f***ing cyclist".…, in reply to Bryan Dods,
It would certainly be interesting to know whether cyclists are a cause of driver injury. I tend to the view that driving for the conditions includes being aware of the possibility of cyclists though.
I read on another cycle comment thread that bike riders tend to become emotional/angry primarily when they (we) think our lives have been threatened. Because that's what has triggered this discussion I'm not surprised to see emotion. I think you will see, though, that behind the emotion are some fairly level-headed statements.
You must forgive the stream of consciousness posting. I can't edit from this infernal device.
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Hard News: I'm not a "f***ing cyclist".…, in reply to Bryan Dods,
Bryan, bike riders ARE entitled to equal rights as road users. That's the law, regardless of any real or perceived inequalities such as ACC levies.
As an aside, I'm given to understand that road development (back in the day, obviously) came about as a result of cyclist lobbying. The better, smoother surfaces made motoring more pleasant & popular & contributed to the rise of the car. Irony, no?
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Thanks guys, appreciated.
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George - how did you find the handling with a basket? I have panniers which are great because the centre of gravity stays low but are a pain to remove. I've been wondering if a basket would be a worthwhile substitute - but it's hard to know what a higher centre of gravity would do to the handling of my old but highly responsive bike.
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Thanks, Ben! I might give them a call.
I'll be in Mission Bay & going back & forth from the city so may need something less casual, but I'll definitely see what they can do.
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Actually there is :) Roadcodes Cyclists version has hi-res & low-res available.
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I'll be in Auckland for two weeks in August. I've been seriously considering whether I can fit two weeks worth of winter clothes into my carry-on and have my bike as checked baggage. Looks like there's plenty of cycling to be had up there.
Also I don't want to go without riding for two whole weeks!
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Well. Unfair tactics if you ask me, Stephen. There is temptation - and then there is seduction.
This is the problem with falling in love with bicycles. One becomes such a sucker for every hot little number flirting cheekily from a bike shop window.
I think I'll enjoy building myself one instead though. I know I'll need help with a couple of things but I can mostly do it myself for cheap, and I'll have the great pleasure of sourcing parts bit by bit and ending up with something perfect.*
*Suspect this may not happen. Suspect I will keep having *fabulous* ideas for mods.