Rant...

[Brian]

I feel like Noah...saw what was coming and prepared for it. Well...that's
the way it worked out, anyways...

I get some mild amusement from all the media hype about gas prices.

See, I'm just a fat guy who got into the habit of biking to work a few times
a week...a few years ago. Now, I have a harem of two wheelers...and my 10
mile commute can take as little as 40 minutes. I am fully prepared to bike
to the job daily, in all weather ('cept snow...I don't DO snow). Whether or
not I'll HAVE a job if fuel prices keep rising is a question best discussed
in another post...

I am also mildly amused by all the "newly concious" drivers out there who
have determined to "do something" to defray the high cost$ of operating an
automobile. Common refrain: "maybe I'll start biking to work..."

Uh-huh. Suuuuurrrre you will.

We human beans can be very short-sighted, no? My point is that if you are
really SERIOUS about the bike-to-work-every-day thing...you would have
started on it three years ago. I'd love to claim superiority of
insight...but I actually started this gig to get more exercise; besides, it
doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to figure out where gas prices are going.

I hope to see many more of us out there. I did see a few get in the saddle
during the last Transit Strike...but after the strike was over the number of
our two-wheeled brothers and sisters diminished again. A very few of the
hardy souls who started on the cycle-path actually stuck with it. Perhaps
this current crisis with fuel prices will convince more people to stick with
it. Guess we'll see in three years.

End of Rant.

[DiscoDuck]

I use to bike to work until the police started stopping and ticketing
me for no helmet.
i bike no more.

Post by Brian
I feel like Noah...saw what was coming and prepared for it. Well...that's
the way it worked out, anyways...
I get some mild amusement from all the media hype about gas prices.
See, I'm just a fat guy who got into the habit of biking to work a few times
a week...a few years ago. Now, I have a harem of two wheelers...and my 10
mile commute can take as little as 40 minutes. I am fully prepared to bike
to the job daily, in all weather ('cept snow...I don't DO snow). Whether or
not I'll HAVE a job if fuel prices keep rising is a question best discussed
in another post...
I am also mildly amused by all the "newly concious" drivers out there who
have determined to "do something" to defray the high cost$ of operating an
automobile. Common refrain: "maybe I'll start biking to work..."
Uh-huh. Suuuuurrrre you will.
We human beans can be very short-sighted, no? My point is that if you are
really SERIOUS about the bike-to-work-every-day thing...you would have
started on it three years ago. I'd love to claim superiority of
insight...but I actually started this gig to get more exercise; besides, it
doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to figure out where gas prices are going.
I hope to see many more of us out there. I did see a few get in the saddle
during the last Transit Strike...but after the strike was over the number of
our two-wheeled brothers and sisters diminished again. A very few of the
hardy souls who started on the cycle-path actually stuck with it. Perhaps
this current crisis with fuel prices will convince more people to stick with
it. Guess we'll see in three years.
End of Rant.

[Mark]

thats why you would start to WEAR a helmet... I dunno, that MIGHT just
work...

Post by DiscoDuck
I use to bike to work until the police started stopping and ticketing
me for no helmet.
i bike no more.

Post by Brian
I feel like Noah...saw what was coming and prepared for it.
Well...that's
the way it worked out, anyways...
I get some mild amusement from all the media hype about gas prices.
See, I'm just a fat guy who got into the habit of biking to work a few times
a week...a few years ago. Now, I have a harem of two wheelers...and my 10
mile commute can take as little as 40 minutes. I am fully prepared to bike
to the job daily, in all weather ('cept snow...I don't DO snow). Whether or
not I'll HAVE a job if fuel prices keep rising is a question best discussed
in another post...
I am also mildly amused by all the "newly concious" drivers out there who
have determined to "do something" to defray the high cost$ of operating an
automobile. Common refrain: "maybe I'll start biking to work..."
Uh-huh. Suuuuurrrre you will.
We human beans can be very short-sighted, no? My point is that if you are
really SERIOUS about the bike-to-work-every-day thing...you would have
started on it three years ago. I'd love to claim superiority of
insight...but I actually started this gig to get more exercise; besides, it
doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to figure out where gas prices are going.
I hope to see many more of us out there. I did see a few get in the saddle
during the last Transit Strike...but after the strike was over the number of
our two-wheeled brothers and sisters diminished again. A very few of the
hardy souls who started on the cycle-path actually stuck with it.
Perhaps
this current crisis with fuel prices will convince more people to stick with
it. Guess we'll see in three years.
End of Rant.

[DiscoDuck]

Work to what? Avoid Police? porbably would. But I don't want to wear
one. Do you?
The choice should be yours.
Do you wear helmet?

[smn]

I have biked to work since my first job, biked to school, and university.
Had a bike since I was eight, never owned a car.
Biked across Canada in 1976 for the Montreal Olympics.
Just so you know you were not the first.
Did it for exercise and did not stop to this day. I am 50 so that makes it
42 years I have been riding for the environment and saving fossil fuels.
my whole life.
And drivers still think I have no right to be on the road. Psychopathic hog
swaller. If they gave us back all the money we pay to keep drivers on the
road fine then we would be equals but the gov't has to hold their hands.
Pathetic really.

Hey DD are you one of those guys who would never lets anyone touch your
face. Sounds a little too superiority conscious. ha ha
Walk to your own drummer I guess.

Post by DiscoDuck
Work to what? Avoid Police? porbably would. But I don't want to wear
one. Do you?
The choice should be yours.
Do you wear helmet?

[smn]

Yes, I wear a helmut because I do not think I am better than the law.
But thanks for the choice just the same. Surrey is different like I said
before. They do not care.

Post by DiscoDuck
Work to what? Avoid Police? porbably would. But I don't want to wear
one. Do you?
The choice should be yours.
Do you wear helmet?

[DiscoDuck]

It;s laws like this that made me realize I am better than the law, yes.
Laws like this erode the credibility of the law and its enforcement.
The odd time I do ride the bike I defy this law and will continue to do
so because, yes, I am above that law.
The fact you mentioned Surrey is different reinforced the randomness of
such laws (since it is provincial).

[j***@hotmail.com]

Anyone supporting helmet laws should be required to wear a Thudguard,
details at

http://www.thudguard.com

Politicians supporting helmet laws should set an example by wearing a
Thudguard when campaigning for office. This headwear could become the
election fashion statement while at the same time possibly reduce
political head injuries. Socialists should wear the bright red version
(this version will be a big seller in BC).

Those candidates opposing helmet laws would be exempted from the
Thudguard law and may spend the money saved at the hairdressers, or God
forbid, spend it any way they choose.

Would a majority support freedom of choice for anything in BC?
I'm not sure.

[DiscoDuck]

Post by j***@hotmail.com
Anyone supporting helmet laws should be required to wear a Thudguard,
details at
http://www.thudguard.com
Politicians supporting helmet laws should set an example by wearing a
Thudguard when campaigning for office. This headwear could become the
election fashion statement while at the same time possibly reduce
political head injuries. Socialists should wear the bright red version
(this version will be a big seller in BC).
Those candidates opposing helmet laws would be exempted from the
Thudguard law and may spend the money saved at the hairdressers, or God
forbid, spend it any way they choose.
Would a majority support freedom of choice for anything in BC?
I'm not sure.

Good one Jonesy.
I agree we should be setting an example-for the kids especially of
tolerance and freedom of choice. Instead we're teaching them how to
pass laws based on annoyances and preferences. What a shame.