tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post8351126156549031642..comments2024-01-30T22:53:34.269-08:00Comments on Musings of an Intrepid Commuter: irondadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-74031273059849160442008-04-08T16:52:00.000-07:002008-04-08T16:52:00.000-07:00Black is the fastest color. ;)Though on the Rebel,...Black is the fastest color. ;)<BR/><BR/>Though on the Rebel, fast is a matter of opinion!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582046943770681695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-65824931547517588992008-04-07T11:58:00.000-07:002008-04-07T11:58:00.000-07:00Jay,I actually came by and read your review of Ult...Jay,<BR/>I actually came by and read your review of Ultimate Street Strategies. My plan was to check a couple of places where the book might be available, then post it in your comment section. I didn't find a source.<BR/><BR/>Lady R,<BR/>I can ride almost all year but get mighty wet, sometimes! The snow is almost a relief from the rain. The local Cycle Trader magazine has a lot of ads for bikes that were "never ridden in the rain". You know those are low mileage bikes, for sure.<BR/><BR/>Balisada,<BR/>Are you still dodging the big construction containers to get into the bike parking? It is nice to see other bikes for a change, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>Stacy,<BR/>I'll have to come find your Rebel. <BR/>what color is it? <BR/><BR/>Conchscooter,<BR/>I'm insane from lack of sunshine. It's either do our thing in the snow or not at all! The latter isn't an acceptable option.<BR/><BR/>Martin,<BR/>Thank you for gracing my blog! You are correct in that passing a class is just the foundation. There is still a house to be built.<BR/>Where might your country be?<BR/><BR/>Jeff,<BR/>I'd love to be able to help but I'm not sure how. The thing I will do, though, is be much more appreciative when I use a motorcycle only space! Although, a lot of these spaces seem to be afterthoughts. They are farther away and downright precarious at times.<BR/><BR/>Mrs. Roadcaptain, <BR/>Ditto for you!irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-25875335545422759942008-04-05T14:27:00.000-07:002008-04-05T14:27:00.000-07:00We haven't had much (if any) snow in Delaware this...We haven't had much (if any) snow in Delaware this winter, but the rain has got to go! Typically, March sees about 3 inches of the wet stuff, we had over 6 this year!!! When will it stop raining???<BR/><BR/>Jeff, I know what you mean about the MC parking. The only place they have it around here is at the Harley dealerships!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-55629167060084322792008-04-04T15:43:00.000-07:002008-04-04T15:43:00.000-07:00I'm so jealous every time is see references to mot...I'm so jealous every time is see references to motorcycle only parking. There are none in my neck of the woods. Some old timers tell me, yeah, there used to be a bunch at the local university (gone), at the plant (gone), by the civic center (gone).<BR/><BR/>Now we are left with 1 bike per car spot, or a couple of bikes nervously clustered in an oddly shaped no parking zone. I'm still looking forward to the first time I can slide into a motorcycle only parking spot...just for the fun of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-11492859388524426902008-04-04T15:27:00.000-07:002008-04-04T15:27:00.000-07:00Nice to be able to read your blog about riding in ...Nice to be able to read your blog about riding in a land far distant from my own. What is most interesting is the simalarities between riding here and there! I have been riding for many years (safely, thankfully)and the aggressivness of the car driver has increased. If I am out riding then extra awareness is needed when following the speed restrictions..... why? Because if you follow the speed limits then you will be overtaken in towns, in swings and blind corners! Just the other day I was overtaken by a lady of 75 years in her 35 year old skoda and I was doing 5km more than I should:-( near a school as well. The trend of older riders going back to mc riding or just realising the dream of boyhood is telling over here. Last year there were 42 motorcycle related deaths in my country (total pop. 6 mill 200.000 registered MC owners)of the 42 over 30 were men over 40 yrs old! I no longer commute on a bike but I would recommend it to anyone wanting to gain experience. Training is important yes but so is practice. My instructor from when I first started out always said" I can teach you how but you really start learning after you have passed your test!" <BR/>All the best Martin<BR/>PS If you expect the worst then at least you have a chance of avoiding it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-17206183495226858512008-04-04T01:45:00.000-07:002008-04-04T01:45:00.000-07:00You need to pick up the pace a bit because its sta...You need to pick up the pace a bit because its starting to look like summer round here with thunderheads, lightning and sporadic rain showers.And 90 degree afternoons. I have no idea how you teach people to ride motorcycles when snow is falling. I think you are all mad.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-40657558024211671622008-04-03T10:54:00.000-07:002008-04-03T10:54:00.000-07:00The free parking area is further west than Qdoba (...The free parking area is further west than Qdoba (the Mexican place you mentioned.) It's on 23rd and Monroe.<BR/><BR/>Apparently, satellites have seen it from space:<BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/yt5slb<BR/><BR/>It's run by the city, so no OSU permit nonsense required. :)Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582046943770681695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-21769367119663379572008-04-03T09:56:00.000-07:002008-04-03T09:56:00.000-07:00Ditto.I am sooooo done with the rain and cold weat...Ditto.<BR/><BR/>I am sooooo done with the rain and cold weather.<BR/><BR/>The better weather does bring some friends for my Rebel though. It does get lonely parked by itself in cruddy weather.<BR/><BR/>BalisadaBalisadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08836878587693331978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-35671558952684767992008-04-02T17:50:00.000-07:002008-04-02T17:50:00.000-07:00I can't imagine riding in a snow/rain combination....I can't imagine riding in a snow/rain combination. I'm fortunate to be in the South, were we should count our Blessings for the year round riding we have. Ride safe! Lady RLady R (Di)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08253802136989789026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-83891401437850321962008-04-02T17:42:00.000-07:002008-04-02T17:42:00.000-07:00Dan, come by and visit. We miss you. Check out my ...Dan, come by and visit. We miss you. Check out my review of Ultimate Street Strategies; yes I finally finished reading it. Also check out my Biker Blogs page. Yes, I added your site! Keep up the great work. Also, as you suggested I e-mailed Mike Werner and discussed MBI with him a little bit. I have decided to apply for membership even though I am not 100% into the award program.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-83460265798148225262008-04-02T16:35:00.000-07:002008-04-02T16:35:00.000-07:00sankoobaba,Too bad it wasn't rain you only saw on ...sankoobaba,<BR/>Too bad it wasn't rain you only saw on TV. I hate rain. Thanks for the support!<BR/><BR/>Doug C,<BR/>Isn't it amazing how sun and blue skies make everything so much better? You'll never regret buying a 'Stich.<BR/><BR/>Stacy,<BR/>Where is that exactly? I had lunch on Monroe St. I parked on 14th or 15th, whichever that is, then walked to Ag / Strand. The meters where I parked allow two hours. From Ag / Strand Ray and I walked over to Monroe. There's a mexican eatery near McMenamins. Is this parking spot farther West towards the Oceanagraphic Bldg? I'd love to go check it out.<BR/><BR/>Bryce,<BR/>I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have just made a mistake, would I? It's been so cold up there in your frozen North that I'm sure it's just a case of your calendars taking an extra day to turn over.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I forgot Monday was actually the 31st. I hadn't thawed out, yet.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/>Danirondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-51681838651314917832008-04-02T13:40:00.000-07:002008-04-02T13:40:00.000-07:00The last day of March, the 31st was Monday. Mind ...The last day of March, the 31st was Monday. Mind in your world the last day of March could well have been<BR/>the Sunday, you were about to become a frozen statue!You and time would stand still from that point on.<BR/><BR/>BTW still cold here in Southern Ontario, temperature on April First was up to an amazing 15 degrees Celsius with a warm wind! A large amount of snow disappeared, now if it will just stay away!Brycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760433604853253299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-43278040858779374932008-04-02T09:10:00.000-07:002008-04-02T09:10:00.000-07:00Dan,You should visit the free bike parking on Monr...Dan,<BR/><BR/>You should visit the free bike parking on Monroe Street across from campus sometime!<BR/><BR/>On nice days, it becomes a veritable showroom of bikes.<BR/><BR/>On rainy days, my Rebel gets lonely as it rarely has company.<BR/><BR/>On icy days, even the Rebel stays home.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582046943770681695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-69542063230912803892008-04-02T07:11:00.000-07:002008-04-02T07:11:00.000-07:00Sophie looks great, especially under that incredib...Sophie looks great, especially under that incredible blue sky!<BR/><BR/>Always look forward to your opinions, insights and stories. I've put an AeroStich on my wish list although it might be a while before that wish is granted!<BR/><BR/>Love the posts!Doug Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314291929364463623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20666162.post-8794521195688744352008-04-01T21:36:00.000-07:002008-04-01T21:36:00.000-07:00a very good post...its better to be safe...than so...a very good post...its better to be safe...than sorry...sometimes we should prefer safety...I have no idea about riding in snow...as I have seen snow only on TV...but I do have an idea of a rainy ride...and it is bit scary at times...keep writing!!!sanket kamblihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07829670502377057494noreply@blogger.com