Comments on: Equipment For Responsible Riding

By: Red

Red — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 02:05:23 +0000

I thought it was interesting they put the air hose right by the handicapped parking. Though I have never seen anyone use that parking spot.

Bu interestingly I saw a pic last week of a handicap bicycle parking spot. I think it was in Europe. Surprised me. But I guess it’s possible. I know a man with one arm who bikes. But why he would need handicapped parking I don’t know. I also know a woman without a foot who bikes. I can see it being useful for her.

By: Candid Carrie

Candid Carrie — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 11:31:03 +0000

Do non-handicappers get to use the air? Just wondering.

Also, is their handicapped bike parking, too? Just wondering.

I can’t help it, I get up early and drink coffee and then I set alone with my wonderings.

By: angie

angie — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:38:25 +0000

It seems like lately there have been several articles/letters to the editor in our paper (sure it’s the cost of gas plus the fact that the city is generally so overweight) about bicycle riding. A lot of whining and pointing of fingers from both sides. No money for bike lanes, bicyclists not following road laws, poor city planning, etc. Pretty interesting, actually.

My school does have bike racks (there’s a big surprise). But no showers. So bravo for your workplace.

By: Red

Red — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:51:48 +0000

That is good. I notice that REI has those types of classes here on a regular basis. I know some bike clubs sponsor them as do the county adult education system here.

Many are free or a rather small charge.

The information is there we just need to get people to avail themselves of the opportunity for these classes.

By: Red

Red — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:49:10 +0000

I do have it pretty good. There are a few better than mine here in the U.S. but as a general rule most are not as nice as mine. I work for the government and they tend to be more supportive than private empoyers.

An interesting note. Many private employers will provide parking for your automobile but won’t do much for the bicyclist. Government agencies are generally more tight with the auto parking and won’t provide it unless you are in a car pool.

By: judy haley (coffeejitters)

judy haley (coffeejitters) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:26:47 +0000

There are a couple of places around where I live that give bike seminars every couple of months. I’m bikeless at the moment, but the seminars seem like a good idea. I think a lot of casual riders could use a whole lot more information on bicycle maintenance and safety because that was not something that we were taught growing up.

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:32:17 +0000

Your building’s even better equipped for cyclists than the one in which I work. We have underground space and bike racks (plus security cameras and secure entry), but nothing else. Here where I now live (the Netherlnds), but I didn’t expect to hear about such things in the USA. Shows you I shouldn’t hasve too many preconceptions!