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04-07-2004, 06:41 PM

Frederic Briere wrote:

> As for resources, Allen's Street Smarts is available online at
> <http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/>.

Street Smarts is excellent. Sounds like exactly what's needed here.

> Urban Bikers' Tricks & Tips
> (ISBN 0-9651728-0-5) also covers riding in traffic, along with many
> other useful subjects.

Urban Bikers' Tricks & Tips is a good read, but I recommend it only with
hesitation. Here's the problem: for many traffic situations, the author
(Dave Glowacz) gives what he calls "Sly Bikers Only!" tips, highlighted
by a cartoon "Sly Biker" with a devilish grin, pointing to his head as
if to say "Boy, am I smart!"

Well, that "Sly Biker" is often a real ass. As an example, "The
Shortcut Left Turn" involves dodging left, riding north in the
southbound lane, riding up onto the sidewalk, etc. before turning left.
IMHO, Glowacz was irresponsible to print that sort of nonsense.

> Finally, keep in mind that EC covers much more than EC; sections 29-32
> are only about 50 pages long in total. If you ever lay a hand on a
> copy, it's certainly worth reading.

I agree.

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Frank Krygowski [To reply, omit what's between "at" and "cc"]

04-07-2004, 06:41 PM

Frederic Briere wrote:

> As for resources, Allen's Street Smarts is available online at
> <http://www.bikexprt.com/streetsmarts/>.

Street Smarts is excellent. Sounds like exactly what's needed here.

> Urban Bikers' Tricks & Tips
> (ISBN 0-9651728-0-5) also covers riding in traffic, along with many
> other useful subjects.

Urban Bikers' Tricks & Tips is a good read, but I recommend it only with
hesitation. Here's the problem: for many traffic situations, the author
(Dave Glowacz) gives what he calls "Sly Bikers Only!" tips, highlighted
by a cartoon "Sly Biker" with a devilish grin, pointing to his head as
if to say "Boy, am I smart!"

Well, that "Sly Biker" is often a real ass. As an example, "The
Shortcut Left Turn" involves dodging left, riding north in the
southbound lane, riding up onto the sidewalk, etc. before turning left.
IMHO, Glowacz was irresponsible to print that sort of nonsense.

> Finally, keep in mind that EC covers much more than EC; sections 29-32
> are only about 50 pages long in total. If you ever lay a hand on a
> copy, it's certainly worth reading.

I agree.

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Frank Krygowski [To reply, omit what's between "at" and "cc"]

04-07-2004, 07:09 PM

>IMHO, Glowacz was irresponsible to print that sort of nonsense.

Probably, that's the problem with giving advice on traffic cycling.

Maybe it worked for Glowacz. Maybe it didn't. I've heard of him.

Is he still up and running?

I know EC is boring and many here see it as a trite answer to a
sophomoric question. But it really is the fastest, most efficient
way to achieve a skill level that will at least put you in competition.

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_______________________ALL AMIGA IN MY MIND_______________________
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04-07-2004, 07:09 PM

>IMHO, Glowacz was irresponsible to print that sort of nonsense.

Probably, that's the problem with giving advice on traffic cycling.

Maybe it worked for Glowacz. Maybe it didn't. I've heard of him.

Is he still up and running?

I know EC is boring and many here see it as a trite answer to a
sophomoric question. But it really is the fastest, most efficient
way to achieve a skill level that will at least put you in competition.

--

_______________________ALL AMIGA IN MY MIND_______________________
------------------"Buddy Holly, the Texas Elvis"------------------
__________306.350.357.38>>cwhitman@texastwr.utaust in.edu__________

04-07-2004, 07:09 PM

>IMHO, Glowacz was irresponsible to print that sort of nonsense.

Probably, that's the problem with giving advice on traffic cycling.

Maybe it worked for Glowacz. Maybe it didn't. I've heard of him.

Is he still up and running?

I know EC is boring and many here see it as a trite answer to a
sophomoric question. But it really is the fastest, most efficient
way to achieve a skill level that will at least put you in competition.

--

_______________________ALL AMIGA IN MY MIND_______________________
------------------"Buddy Holly, the Texas Elvis"------------------
__________306.350.357.38>>cwhitman@texastwr.utaust in.edu__________

04-09-2004, 05:49 AM

Thanks for all the great suggestions!

Boatman

04-09-2004, 05:49 AM

Thanks for all the great suggestions!

Boatman

04-09-2004, 05:49 AM

Thanks for all the great suggestions!

Boatman