tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040997472445650057.post5345361436377521707..comments2023-07-23T07:55:56.630-07:00Comments on Phoenix Cycle Chic: Identity CrisisEllenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13078049900710050113noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040997472445650057.post-1341206937100240432009-06-30T19:32:28.692-07:002009-06-30T19:32:28.692-07:00Ben,
Good catch! The are all indeed helmet-less....Ben, <br /><br />Good catch! The are all indeed helmet-less. Helmet use is a controversial issue. On the side of my blog, I have some links to studies done worldwide on the efficacy of helmet use so that people can make their own informed decision.<br /><br />And I agree with using neighborhood streets for getting around. It's definitely the busy streets where it's a little nerve-wracking!<br /><br />Thank you for visiting my site!<br />Best, <br />EllenEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078049900710050113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040997472445650057.post-68137567029384684622009-06-30T10:50:13.733-07:002009-06-30T10:50:13.733-07:00they're also all not wearing helmets!
i moved...they're also all not wearing helmets!<br /><br />i moved away from phoenix for a year to chicago, where i rode my bike 10-15 miles a day - to/from work, to/from the grocery store, all over town. sometimes 40-50 miles a day in the spring and summer.<br /><br />chicago has a lot of dedicated bike lanes, but i still knew way too many people who got hit.<br /><br />barring segregated lanes, i think the safest way to stay safe is to stay off main roads when possible - explore the neighborhoods!ben horowitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14348436194611879600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040997472445650057.post-1893237425735413672009-06-28T18:31:36.294-07:002009-06-28T18:31:36.294-07:00Nipper,
Thank you for your comment!
It is a dif...Nipper,<br /><br />Thank you for your comment! <br /><br />It is a difficult situation for us here in the U.S. and especially in Phoenix. We do not have many bike paths or lanes so must either ride in the street or ride on the sidewalk. I asked a local policeman about riding on the sidewalk (because I had heard that there is a fine for doing so) and he said that it was mostly overlooked as long as the cyclist was being respectful to pedestrians and there was a clear need to be on the sidewalk (i.e. a busy street). <br /><br />At the very least, bike lanes on our streets (even if not segregated) would be a vast improvement over what we currently have. Perhaps the long-term goal should be segregated paths. In the meantime, we will have to take baby steps in that direction. :) <br /><br />Thank you again for visiting my blog and leaving your thoughts and link!<br /><br />Best, <br />EllenEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078049900710050113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040997472445650057.post-84849264379387736292009-06-28T05:04:37.307-07:002009-06-28T05:04:37.307-07:00I think the BMJ article is a bit dated now. The s...I think the BMJ article is a bit dated now. The safest option is segregated paths, this has been proved in practice by the system in Holland. In Holland cyclists are safer than in any other country. The vehicular cycling nonsense is something put about by those who don't want to spend the money on a real cycling infrastructure. It is also favoured by car drivers who fear they would have to become second best at junctions where segregated paths meet the road.<br /><br />Read about how segregated paths provide the subjective safety we need to encourage more people to cycle.<br /><br />http://hembrow.blogspot.com/2008/09/three-types-of-safety.html<br /><br />Best<br />NipperNipperhttp://bicycleandukulele.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040997472445650057.post-25802096711174274732009-06-27T11:18:36.320-07:002009-06-27T11:18:36.320-07:00Thanks, Tony! Ditto to your blog!Thanks, Tony! Ditto to your blog!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078049900710050113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7040997472445650057.post-32717581014156687752009-06-26T11:54:02.816-07:002009-06-26T11:54:02.816-07:00I'm SO diggin' your blog! Great start to ...I'm SO diggin' your blog! Great start to a topic that deserves some much needed attention... as I'm sure you've noticed from my bike riding faux paux :) Thanks for the good read! I'll be sure to keep up with how you're doing..Tonyhttp://lightrailblogger.comnoreply@blogger.com