Comments on: Bicycle Commuting Mama: Anyone Like Me?

By: kmcdade

kmcdade — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:22:20 +0000

All good points, Johnny. We don’t have as many good bike routes available in East County. Thanks for stopping by.

By: johnny

johnny — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:19:31 +0000

not to be offensive, but when and where are cyclist suppose to ride? i get off at 5pm sometimes and if there are no bike lanes or if they are not safe (frequently) what am i to do? just wait till traffic calms down around 8 or ride miles out of my way to stay on side streets? I do find it funny that when ridding down burnside in gresham i am not any slower than traffic when you take lights in to account, cars pass me while moving and i catch them again at the next red.
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BikePortland.org » Blog Archive » The Monday Roundup — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:49:20 +0000

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By: kmcdade

kmcdade — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:50:10 +0000

Right! I’ve looked at the Ute; it looks really good. Let me know how it works out!

By: Shetha

Shetha — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:19:06 +0000

Now that you say that, I think I did, once. And I thought “ooooh – radish!” Being in the longtail market, and all. They are on sale, now, but I can’t imagine having one shipped when there are local, price competitive things already here in town! The Kona Ute is my dream bike, and I think I’m going to buy it tomorrow. So exciting! My goal is to be able to do all 5 mi or less rides w/ my two boys. After biking with them for 10 miles today, I know I have my work cut out for me!!! It’s worth it though, right? (right???)

By: kmcdade

kmcdade — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:06:20 +0000

Hi! I’m glad to hear from you. I go eastbound AM and westbound PM too, so you may have passed me at some point. Everyone does.

By: Shetha

Shetha — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:03:36 +0000

Hi there! I commute on burnside between 71st and 181st, east bound AM and westbound PM. But I commute w/out the kiddos, as they stay in near-in SE where I start my commute. I may have seen you once or twice, as I only do the 25 mi-roundtrip 2 days/wk. I will be getting a ute for the family hauls soon. I am tempted to try the long commute on it, thought! Happy biking

By: gwalter

gwalter — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:21:07 +0000

I bought safety vests just for walking. Out here in the sticks, our lanes aren’t even wide enough for a white stripe marking the edge of the road. I also put flashing strobes on the double stroller and I wear one on my parka when I walk on dark, rainy days.

We are so far out that bike commuting isn’t really an option and the Columbia County bus would cost about $35 for a round trip into PDX propper.

I can guarantee there aren’t many like us here. The one couple we knew moved to Eugene last year.

When I was 12, we lived near 198 & Stark and I used to ride my bike all over, including to and from school in Rockwood. The neighborhood has changed tho…

By: thelittlefluffycat

thelittlefluffycat — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 20:00:02 +0000

Our bicyclists are certifiable. They ride during rush hour, in car lanes (we don’t have enough bike lanes to make any difference) and they scare me to pieces.

OTOH, I would ride one of those – what did you call them, bakfiets? – in a heartbeat. In not-summer, anyway. How awesome to be able to get groceries and do small errands without using a car! I don’t have enough balance to ride a proper bike, but that would be great.

Steven’s right, you need a safety vest. So do the girls.
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By: Steven

Steven — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:38:54 +0000

I think you do need a safety vest, with reflectors. Drivers have license to operate their vehicles, but they don’t necessarily KNOW how to drive .