Comments on: Get a car off the road AND get a great workout? Sure! http://www.honeybowtie.com/blog/2008/07/20/get-a-car-off-the-road-and-get-a-great-workout-sure/ Honey Bowtie Music blog: where sticky songs meet (occasionally) overdressed ideas. Sweet. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:56:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: The Bee Hive » Blog Archive » Reducing eco-impact in the daily commute http://www.honeybowtie.com/blog/2008/07/20/get-a-car-off-the-road-and-get-a-great-workout-sure/#comment-5178 The Bee Hive » Blog Archive » Reducing eco-impact in the daily commute Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:20:06 +0000 http://www.honeybowtie.com/blog/2008/07/20/get-a-car-off-the-road-and-get-a-great-workout-sure/#comment-5178 [...] by little, I’m getting talked out of my bike commuting plans. Several people in the past few weeks have expressed concern over the lack of shoulder in several [...] [...] by little, I’m getting talked out of my bike commuting plans. Several people in the past few weeks have expressed concern over the lack of shoulder in several [...]

]]> By: Christy N http://www.honeybowtie.com/blog/2008/07/20/get-a-car-off-the-road-and-get-a-great-workout-sure/#comment-5159 Christy N Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:41:24 +0000 http://www.honeybowtie.com/blog/2008/07/20/get-a-car-off-the-road-and-get-a-great-workout-sure/#comment-5159 This is great! Let us know how it goes. This is great! Let us know how it goes.

]]> By: Kate O' http://www.honeybowtie.com/blog/2008/07/20/get-a-car-off-the-road-and-get-a-great-workout-sure/#comment-5149 Kate O' Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:48:33 +0000 http://www.honeybowtie.com/blog/2008/07/20/get-a-car-off-the-road-and-get-a-great-workout-sure/#comment-5149 <blockquote><p>Do it! But for God’s sake, make sure you think safety first.</p> </blockquote> Definitely. Karsten wouldn't even entertain the discussion until he drove the route while I rode it yesterday and could see that in most places the conditions look pretty safe for jumping out of cars' way and that sort of thing. After I joined him in the car, he conceded that it looked reasonable, but he wanted me to wear as much fluorescent orange and yellow as I could, to rig up mirrors, and to be basically as overly cautious as I can. I think that's do-able. <blockquote><p>Get yourself a good hybrid bike, but don’t be afraid to sacrifice a few lbs. of weight for a frame and tires that can handle jumping the occasional curb and a little sidewalk riding.</p> </blockquote> You're one of the people I knew would have some great input on this; I'd love to get as much advice as possible. Do you recommend the bike shop on West End for good guidance, or is there somewhere else where people might be more knowledgeable in helping me narrow down the bike options?

Do it! But for God’s sake, make sure you think safety first.

Definitely. Karsten wouldn’t even entertain the discussion until he drove the route while I rode it yesterday and could see that in most places the conditions look pretty safe for jumping out of cars’ way and that sort of thing. After I joined him in the car, he conceded that it looked reasonable, but he wanted me to wear as much fluorescent orange and yellow as I could, to rig up mirrors, and to be basically as overly cautious as I can. I think that’s do-able.

Get yourself a good hybrid bike, but don’t be afraid to sacrifice a few lbs. of weight for a frame and tires that can handle jumping the occasional curb and a little sidewalk riding.

You’re one of the people I knew would have some great input on this; I’d love to get as much advice as possible. Do you recommend the bike shop on West End for good guidance, or is there somewhere else where people might be more knowledgeable in helping me narrow down the bike options?

]]> By: ceeelcee http://www.honeybowtie.com/blog/2008/07/20/get-a-car-off-the-road-and-get-a-great-workout-sure/#comment-5148 ceeelcee Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:30:45 +0000 http://www.honeybowtie.com/blog/2008/07/20/get-a-car-off-the-road-and-get-a-great-workout-sure/#comment-5148 Do it! But for God's sake, make sure you think safety first. Auto commuters aren't very excited about sharing Nashville roads. I'm the geek with the mirror clipped onto my helmet, but it sure does help. Get yourself a good hybrid bike, but don't be afraid to sacrifice a few lbs. of weight for a frame and tires that can handle jumping the occasional curb and a little sidewalk riding. I'm in the market for just that sort of bike because there are parts of my commute where I want to get as much concrete and asphalt between me and the cars as possible. Do it! But for God’s sake, make sure you think safety first. Auto commuters aren’t very excited about sharing Nashville roads. I’m the geek with the mirror clipped onto my helmet, but it sure does help.

Get yourself a good hybrid bike, but don’t be afraid to sacrifice a few lbs. of weight for a frame and tires that can handle jumping the occasional curb and a little sidewalk riding. I’m in the market for just that sort of bike because there are parts of my commute where I want to get as much concrete and asphalt between me and the cars as possible.

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