tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post6478410241025958863..comments2024-01-30T22:53:34.269-08:00Comments on Musings of an Intrepid Commuter: irondadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-83166378772599514242008-07-25T16:54:00.000-07:002008-07-25T16:54:00.000-07:00Sure, I'll wear a sign. Since I work from home, I ...Sure, I'll wear a sign. Since I work from home, I figured I'd follow you around... ;-)Dean Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312658128426614145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-79096979550101961592008-07-25T12:17:00.000-07:002008-07-25T12:17:00.000-07:00Just be sure to wear a sign that says "I'm on my w...Just be sure to wear a sign that says "I'm on my way to work"!irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-13961647036688371022008-07-25T12:08:00.000-07:002008-07-25T12:08:00.000-07:00USGP is July 3-5 next year. That should have me in...USGP is July 3-5 next year. That should have me in town for RTW day. In the past, I've made the threat to spend commute-time riding around in a gorilla suit. Others have suggested "pink".<BR/><BR/>Thus is born a plan...Dean Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00312658128426614145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-47664385097862837182008-07-17T11:05:00.000-07:002008-07-17T11:05:00.000-07:00Dan,I've missed you. Thanks for sharing, again. ...Dan,<BR/>I've missed you. Thanks for sharing, again. We need a combined mph and spm rating. Smiles per mile has to count heavier!<BR/><BR/>Lucky,<BR/>Any excuse to make a little noise, huh? Like it.<BR/><BR/>Steve,<BR/>That's the beauty of it. Perfect for bikes. <BR/><BR/>Stacy,<BR/>Why dip your toes when you can just jump in?<BR/><BR/>Kano,<BR/>Like I said before, who says your company vehicle has to be a car? Keep setting the good example, Bro'!<BR/><BR/>Balisada,<BR/>I think the Aerostich folks make t-shirts that do that, too. Double advertising!<BR/><BR/>Krysta,<BR/>That's an unfortunate downside, granted. Maybe it will be a good incentive for him to sharpen his skills by riding more. I agree with you, I hope he made it home fine.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/>Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-62597705557038046692008-07-16T16:53:00.000-07:002008-07-16T16:53:00.000-07:00This morning I found one disadvantage to RTW day.....This morning I found one disadvantage to RTW day... Riders who aren't used to dealing with the traffic. <BR/><BR/>Saw some guy hopscotching among cars that were too close to begin with. Hope he made it home safely.Krysta in MKEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07101287869577972478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-14871764584324475592008-07-15T15:03:00.000-07:002008-07-15T15:03:00.000-07:00Ahh, yes. Ride to Work day.I am going to put a si...Ahh, yes. Ride to Work day.<BR/><BR/>I am going to put a sign on my Rebel bragging about my mpg.<BR/><BR/>BalisadaBalisadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08836878587693331978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-34269155203206514002008-07-15T09:20:00.000-07:002008-07-15T09:20:00.000-07:00Thanks for the reminder about "Ride To Work Day" i...Thanks for the reminder about "Ride To Work Day" irondad and well said too. I'm putting up a reminder on my Blog as well because I couldn't agree more with the reasoning behind that special day. I envy your rides to work -Astoria to K.Falls not bad!Kanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061130052392660661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-35754404970448263282008-07-15T09:19:00.000-07:002008-07-15T09:19:00.000-07:00I'm impressed that Dan's getting through the break...I'm impressed that Dan's getting through the break-in period in one weekend. :)Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582046943770681695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-53793180015959179212008-07-14T22:35:00.000-07:002008-07-14T22:35:00.000-07:00That sounds like a good way to explore the state! ...That sounds like a good way to explore the state! Astoria to Klamath Falls. There's not really a direct route for that one. <BR/>Sounds like you picked up Elvira just in time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-37932356353316285542008-07-14T20:10:00.000-07:002008-07-14T20:10:00.000-07:00Have fun in Astoria. If you get a chance, go to t...Have fun in Astoria. If you get a chance, go to the Maritime museum and ring the big bell outside. A fella has to take advantage of opportunities to ring a big, loud bell. I wonder if parking your bike next to it and ringing would have the same effect as a ride bell...Luckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12481824369632937289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-92097039374131527002008-07-14T18:19:00.000-07:002008-07-14T18:19:00.000-07:00Mercer st exit in Seattle has a banner that reads ...Mercer st exit in Seattle has a banner that reads "Hey you, in the hybrid, we love you!" I laugh every time...<BR/><BR/>I guess it's still a big secret, bikes are still king of mpg in "real-world" usage.<BR/><BR/>Example of two 45 mpg vehicles...<BR/>Let's see the numbers: 2006 Prius, 0-60 in 10.5 seconds.<BR/><BR/>2006 interceptor, 0-60 3.2 seconds. Tons more fun, less than half the price.<BR/><BR/>I think I'll keep making every day "ride to work day" <BR/><BR/>Been awhile since I commented, still trying to get caught up on your blog Dan!<BR/><BR/>-DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-9922478681870662972008-07-14T18:06:00.000-07:002008-07-14T18:06:00.000-07:00Stacy,By all means, plug away. TEAM OREGON staff ...Stacy,<BR/>By all means, plug away. TEAM OREGON staff and instructors should be filtering in and out during the event on the quad.<BR/><BR/>By the way, for the rest of you, if you know of a local event, please feel free to plug it here!<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/>Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-47544178641174683492008-07-14T16:41:00.000-07:002008-07-14T16:41:00.000-07:00Dan, hope you don't mind me plugging the Ride to W...Dan, hope you don't mind me plugging the Ride to Work Day event at OSU. :)<BR/><BR/>Riders who live/work near the OSU Campus are invited to park (for free!) on the MU Brick Mall this Wednesday the 16th. Registration and information can be found at this link: <A HREF="http://tinyurl.com/62fa89" REL="nofollow">OSU Ride to Work Day registration</A>Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582046943770681695noreply@blogger.com