Comments on: Bike to Work Week: prepping for the bike ride

By: The Buzzer blog » Bike to Work Week 2010 kicks into gear on Monday May 31

The Buzzer blog » Bike to Work Week 2010 kicks into gear on Monday May 31 — Thu, 27 May 2010 23:14:36 +0000

[...] Bike to Work Week: prepping for the bike ride [...]

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By: The Buzzer blog » Olympic travel tips: bike travel during the Games

The Buzzer blog » Olympic travel tips: bike travel during the Games — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:01:08 +0000

[...] people ready for winter riding. I wrote some winter riding tips up for the blog: here’s one on prepping for your ride, plus five things learned from riding (plus five more lessons!), and how to care for your bike in [...]

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By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:34:55 +0000

Don’t forget about the bike lockers at skytrain stations. Biking and riding makes a great combination. Some people even have 2 bikes and 2 lockers for both sides of thier commutes. $100 per year or $10 per month for a minimum of 3 months.

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By: D

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:39:20 +0000

Far be it from me to naively suggest that safety is not an issue, but I thought I’d congratulate the Buzzer for focusing on the positive aspects of riding, rather than the danger. My apologies for any inadvertent offense I may have caused, and thanks for your concern and kindly delivered advice!

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By: ???

??? — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:57:26 +0000

As a moderator, I leave to you descretion if comments are inappropriate.

Yes Walmart services and BC Transplant was a suggestion for those that felt safety is not an issue.

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By: Jhenifer Pabillano

Jhenifer Pabillano — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:07:03 +0000

Re: helmets — Well, I do mention helmets in the very first paragraph, but since most people know it’s a key item, I didn’t mention it more. But yes, helmets are required by law (and do make sense, as ben K suggests), so please make sure you have one if you are riding!

Also, I can’t tell if the comment about transplants is spam or a sideways hint about unsafe biking. ???

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By: ???

??? — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:37:01 +0000

I understand during this economic down turn BC Transplant needs your support. Modern technologies have made it more difficult than ever to find contributors.

Don’t forget to register as a donor today!

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By: ben K

ben K — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:43:06 +0000

D: You’re naiive. A helmet is a mandatory piece of safety equipment — not so much because the law says so, but much more importantly, because it’s pure common sense.

Even a low-speed fall or collision can cause permanent head injury or death. Helmets are cheap, comfortable, and easy to obtain. What argument is there *against* wearing them?

As for bells — I believe they are required by law, too (in addition to lights) — or at least they are in Ontario; maybe the laws are different here. In reality, a little dinger bell is useless against motor traffic (a scream or shout works much better and more quickly), but are useful for signalling pedestrians or other cyclists whom you are approaching from behind.

-b

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By: Donald

Donald — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:34:27 +0000

Paul, it’s definitely cold and wet out there!

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By: Sungsu

Sungsu — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:20:36 +0000

Bells are legally required in the City of Vancouver, and in other municipalities as well.

Wool clothing is good because it keeps you warm even when wet.

I find an umbrella is handy in heavier rain.

A reflective vest is good if your regular rain jacket doesn’t have reflective stripes.

Check out Let’s Go Ride a Bike’s “How To: Dress for Fall Cycling” http://letsgorideabike.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/how-to-dress-for-fall-cycling/

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