Comments on: Car Free Update-week one http://bikeskirt.com/2009/08/31/car-free-update-week-one/ Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:38:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Simple Living News Update: Week of August 31 http://bikeskirt.com/2009/08/31/car-free-update-week-one/#comment-1239 Simple Living News Update: Week of August 31 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:03:49 +0000 http://bikeskirt.com/?p=504#comment-1239 [...] Car-Free Update: Week One [...] [...] Car-Free Update: Week One [...]

]]> By: The Opoponax http://bikeskirt.com/2009/08/31/car-free-update-week-one/#comment-1226 The Opoponax Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:12:55 +0000 http://bikeskirt.com/?p=504#comment-1226 Good girl! Rock on! I'm about a month into commuting by bike, and I still haven't had either my first fall or my first flat. Which is good, I guess, but it's making me nervous - especially the latter. My commute to work stays pretty close to public transit, and it wouldn't be the end of the world if I was late due to a flat. I'd much rather deal with that trial by fire than have it happen when I'm out in the middle of nowhere on a scenic ride! Good girl! Rock on!

I’m about a month into commuting by bike, and I still haven’t had either my first fall or my first flat. Which is good, I guess, but it’s making me nervous – especially the latter. My commute to work stays pretty close to public transit, and it wouldn’t be the end of the world if I was late due to a flat. I’d much rather deal with that trial by fire than have it happen when I’m out in the middle of nowhere on a scenic ride!

]]> By: Joyce in Chicago http://bikeskirt.com/2009/08/31/car-free-update-week-one/#comment-1215 Joyce in Chicago Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:40:49 +0000 http://bikeskirt.com/?p=504#comment-1215 Way to go, cycling sister! I'm so glad you toughed it out and didn't let problems stop you. I have had difficult commuting weeks too, but usually my bike ride is so awesome that it's worth the occasional trouble. Way to go, cycling sister! I’m so glad you toughed it out and didn’t let problems stop you.

I have had difficult commuting weeks too, but usually my bike ride is so awesome that it’s worth the occasional trouble.

]]> By: Emitt D. Dixon http://bikeskirt.com/2009/08/31/car-free-update-week-one/#comment-1202 Emitt D. Dixon Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:35:17 +0000 http://bikeskirt.com/?p=504#comment-1202 Hey guys, the Bikatrunk http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NRxO2KO0xbwDTFM8iKMW1A?feat=directlink Hey guys, the Bikatrunk

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]]> By: Emitt D. Dixon http://bikeskirt.com/2009/08/31/car-free-update-week-one/#comment-1201 Emitt D. Dixon Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:31:38 +0000 http://bikeskirt.com/?p=504#comment-1201 Hi, you guys seem to be in the family of bikers, how about a Bikatrunk? ttp://picasaweb.google.com/EDixon250/NewBoldGoldTrunk?feat=directlink Hi, you guys seem to be in the family of bikers, how about a Bikatrunk?

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]]> By: inkandpen http://bikeskirt.com/2009/08/31/car-free-update-week-one/#comment-1200 inkandpen Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:43:59 +0000 http://bikeskirt.com/?p=504#comment-1200 If the gatorskins aren't enough to keep you flat-free in your conditions, I HIGHLY recommend Specialized Armadillos. They're heavy as sin, but they REALLY REALLY work. I've ridden the SAME TUBES for 8 years, no patching, and have practically forgotten how to change a flat tire. Just bought a new pair of tires because the old ones are starting to dry-rot, but even with their casings starting to come apart, no flats. May the tire gods not frown upon me for this post. ;) If the gatorskins aren’t enough to keep you flat-free in your conditions, I HIGHLY recommend Specialized Armadillos. They’re heavy as sin, but they REALLY REALLY work. I’ve ridden the SAME TUBES for 8 years, no patching, and have practically forgotten how to change a flat tire. Just bought a new pair of tires because the old ones are starting to dry-rot, but even with their casings starting to come apart, no flats. May the tire gods not frown upon me for this post. ;)

]]> By: ToddBS http://bikeskirt.com/2009/08/31/car-free-update-week-one/#comment-1199 ToddBS Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:56:35 +0000 http://bikeskirt.com/?p=504#comment-1199 I'd like to start bike commuting as well, but mine is 20 miles each way. Central Florida heat makes for a nasty commute when no shower facilities are available. And the afternoon thunder storms can get a bit unnerving as well. Still, once fall gets here and the temp cools down some I may give it a go. At the very least do a multi-modal commute by taking the bus for about 15 of the 20 miles. Shouldn't be too bad that way, but I'd be saving less since I have to buy a bus pass. I’d like to start bike commuting as well, but mine is 20 miles each way. Central Florida heat makes for a nasty commute when no shower facilities are available. And the afternoon thunder storms can get a bit unnerving as well. Still, once fall gets here and the temp cools down some I may give it a go. At the very least do a multi-modal commute by taking the bus for about 15 of the 20 miles. Shouldn’t be too bad that way, but I’d be saving less since I have to buy a bus pass.

]]> By: Braxton http://bikeskirt.com/2009/08/31/car-free-update-week-one/#comment-1198 Braxton Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:18:52 +0000 http://bikeskirt.com/?p=504#comment-1198 Nice! What surprised me in reading this is that your Publix does not have a bike rack and ours does. What gives? Nice! What surprised me in reading this is that your Publix does not have a bike rack and ours does. What gives?

]]> By: Hayley http://bikeskirt.com/2009/08/31/car-free-update-week-one/#comment-1197 Hayley Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:15:35 +0000 http://bikeskirt.com/?p=504#comment-1197 Rock on, GRRRL! I also commute to work, but I'm more "car-lite" rather than "car-free." My ride is about 10 miles one way, and indulge in one car commute on Fridays, so I usually swing about 80 miles a week. I'm lucky to have facilities to clean up at work -- on "car-Friday" I bring in clothes for the whole next week, so all I have to carry to work is my ID and cell. I've been lucky with the flats so far -- only a few times, and both times near a shop. I really need to just practice doing it on my own, let alone in a rainstorm!! SORRY about the crash! My one biggie was ALSO on railroad tracks -- they are EVIL! :) Rock on, GRRRL! I also commute to work, but I’m more “car-lite” rather than “car-free.” My ride is about 10 miles one way, and indulge in one car commute on Fridays, so I usually swing about 80 miles a week. I’m lucky to have facilities to clean up at work — on “car-Friday” I bring in clothes for the whole next week, so all I have to carry to work is my ID and cell. I’ve been lucky with the flats so far — only a few times, and both times near a shop. I really need to just practice doing it on my own, let alone in a rainstorm!!

SORRY about the crash! My one biggie was ALSO on railroad tracks — they are EVIL! :)

]]> By: Johnny http://bikeskirt.com/2009/08/31/car-free-update-week-one/#comment-1196 Johnny Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:14:19 +0000 http://bikeskirt.com/?p=504#comment-1196 Sorry about your crash, but I'm glad you're Okay and sticking with car-free life:) Sorry about your crash, but I’m glad you’re Okay and sticking with car-free life:)

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