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system: You are Bill Piehler, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Barry Austern about "Riding".

They wrote:
> BP>  Around our area, many of the bike ways are created by separating
> BP> part of the road with a white line, and it's then designated with
> BP> signs, and painting on the road as a bike way. But cars are still
> BP> parking in this area.
BA>One problem I have noted about such lanes is that they are generally only
BA>on one side of the road. If you ride a bike with traffic it is no problem,
BA>but against it can be. Here in the US, where we drive on the right side of
BA>the road, people are used to looking to the left when they make a right
BA>turn onto the main road, but no so used to looking to the right where an
BA>oncoming bicycle might be in that lane. I presume in areas where they
BA>drive on the left the opposite would be true.

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assistant: Well, hhmmmmm you made me think now....we drive on the left side of the
road here in OZ, but basically the same rules apply: who comes from
the right has the right of way.....soooo has the bike coming from the
right in the bike lane right of way? Well one motorist this morning
waited for me to pass, me coming from the right, even so she could
have easily turned left in front of me....I try to make eye contact
with the driver whenever possible so I can guess his/her intentions.
This is one of the reasons I don't like to ride a racing bike on the
road, which has handle bars which force you to look down onto the road,
rather then ahead......look  at the accident that happened at the
Tour de France, where riders ploughed into stupid spectators stepping
right into the road to take pictures......<sigh>
Oh well...it's good to be able to talk about it....
happy riding...Bill:)
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system: You are Bill Piehler, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Doug Carter about "Biking in PEI".

They wrote:
> BP> TV program and noticed "The Road to Avonlea" to be screened at 16.40
> BP> with the comment, last in this series.
DC>All the original kids grew up... better to quit before they ruined the
DC>stories...
> BP> Oh well more luck some other time......
DC>It'll be back, you can bet...  On the other hand... I spend a fair bit of
DC>time watching shows from down your way... which get imported up here...
DC>can't remember the name of one cop show about a special squad... but I
DC>it... don't know what happened to that one...
> BP> Happy biking.....regards
DC>Same to you... just waiting for the weather to improve slightly... they
DC>to much slush on the roads here... especially when you add bad drivers...
DC>one or the other is tolerable, not both.

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assistant: Never had the chance of starting....:( thought I would have a look to
see what PEI looks like.
liked
I think the one you mean is "Phoenix", there is another one which is a bit
easier to watch, I think anyway, a bit softer...<G> called "Blue Healers"
You might like that one....
leave
Know what you must feel like.....been there done that...
One thing that puzzles me....why are MTB so popular without any mudguards,
well slushguards....?
Wouldn't mind having a bit of the wet from the sky right now...If you
watch the tennis you know what I mean....+41C....wow not so bad up here
in Queenslands only around +27C
Smile, it's good to be able ride at all....:)
.........Bill:)
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system: You are Leah Rozhon, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bill Piehler about "Travel".

They wrote:
BP> When I come back from our planned Journey later in the year, I'll have
BP> a look into it....I see a lot of talk about century rides, it seems to
BP> be on the mind of quite a few people. What's actually involved in
BP> doing a century?
BP> of all kinds of goods:-) which means I'll be looking at a special
BP> hybrid? hehe
BP> not very keen on the racing bike type wheels. Have you any experience
BP> with hub geared cycles? Also saw, would you believe it..hehehe a
BP> Bicycle Computer, cost RRP A$37 with 4 functions. That's the smallest
BP> dough. But for the run of the mill commuters, most of the cycles come
BP> from, have a guess....:) from the Tiger countries, all the same places
BP> most of our cars come from.
BP> Thanks Leah, it was a good one, I'm still riding my bike, aren't I:-)

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assistant: *[Quoting Bill Piehler to Leah Rozhon]
On 01-14-97  19:29, [About Travel]*
Simply riding 100 miles at one time.  This doesn't mean you can't stop
and get off the bike for a rest stop or break.  You just do the ride all
in one day.  I was talking to a friend this afternoon and she said she
might train for it with me.  That would make it more fun.
Sounds like it might just be the one.  Mtn bikes are nice for rough
surfaces and riding at night, but a hybrid is a nice compromise for road
riding and as a utility vehicle.  Everyone I know who has one likes it.
I'm not familiar with the name.  They could be on my bike and I wouldn't
know it. :-)
Oh, get one with more than 4 functions!  Computers make riding more fun.
That's new to me.  What are the Tiger countries? :-)
Yeah, Yeah, YEAH!!! :-)   I hope I'm still riding when I'm 80!
Adios for now,
Leah
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system: You are Corey Cook, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Doug Carter about "Re: drivers last summer".

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assistant: no the road varryd for how far away from the road i could be and i wasnt
riding on a city street i was riding up the back way to get to where the
edar
hot springs use to be. and where my grandpas camp ground is
system: You are Lance Laverell, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Darrin Baughman about "Bike cops".

They wrote:
DB>     The International Police Mountain Bike Assoc. has instructors all
DB> over the
DB> country.  I called them and got setup in the course.  The course is
DB> GREAT!
DB> Most of the focus is controlling the bike.
DB> what kind of
DB> bike are you using?  We are very pleased with the Raleigh F-500, real
DB> nice package for the price.
DB> Does your department have any SOP's for
DB> bike
DB> patrol?  If so I'd like to hear about them.

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assistant: Hello Darrin,
13-Jan-97 13:45, Darrin Baughman wrote to Lance Laverell
          Subject: Bike cops
That's interesting.  I hope to attend the course in Dallas
one of these days.
OK, no laughing. :^)  Right now, there are two
Murrays and a Huffy.  I hope to upgrade this spring.
I'll probably go with a DiamondBack or a Haro.  In
one of the Law Enforcement Technology mags, there
was an ad for a Police Equipped bike complete with
lights, siren, and an electric motor assist that
was pretty cool.  Bike was really heavy and out
of my price range but looked good.  Don't remember
the brand.
No, not yet.  Last year was just a trial to see how
it went over.  The public really liked it.  I hope
to expand on it this year.
Talk At Ya Later, Lance
system: You are Richard Glazer, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Doug Carter about "Re: Bike Lane/Car Lane".

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assistant: Thanks Doug for your reply as to bike lanes. You mentioned that it is up to
the operator to determine if they would like to or not use the bike lane.
Would that be in the law or is that something that you believe in. I'll tell
you, on weekends the lanes are filled with pleasure riders that it is
impossible to use the lanes without constantly having to pass people. If you
are trying to get somewhat of a workout forget it. too much stop and go. I
usually go out to the country side where there are less cars, no stop lights
and the scenerey is much more pleasant. The only thing that I hate is having
to ride out to the country. A one hour ride through traffic and less then
perfect roads.
Richard
system: You are Richard Glazer, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Corey Cook about "tires".

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assistant: Hi Corey. I tried looking into my magazines for a tire I saw that was for
sale already studded. I can't seem to find the magazine though. I will keep
looking for it. What I can remeber is that it was not cheap. someone in the
past on this echo has given instruction on how to stud tires using screws.
I'm sure it would cost a lot cheaper than buying it.
Richard
system: You are Richard Glazer, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bill Piehler about "Riding".

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assistant: Bill some of the reasons the racers in the tour de France plow into
spectators is that the onlookers don't give much room for the riders to get
though. Some even jump out in front of a rider to get a picture thinking they
will have plenty of time to get out of the way until they find out they have
miscalculated. The riders move fast and if someone gets in their way at the
last minute there is not much room in order to get around. In the famous tour
finish when a police officer got in the way of a few riders because he was
taking pictures rather than doing his job, it is true those riders did not
see him. When you go for a sprint and you want that extra juice the riders
will put their heads down. But when they are riding regularly they do see
where they are going.
Richard
system: You are Dennis Farkas, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Richard Glazer about "Lubricants".

They wrote:
RG> What do you mean by varsol and karosene not being toxic??

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assistant: Forgot what I originally posted, but what I meant is that varsol and kerosene
are less hazardous (ie. flamable/explosive) than other solvents that people
have used (naptha, gasoline, barbeque starter). But yes they contain fewer
toxins than some of the other solvents that you could use. Any solvent that
belongs to either the Keytone or Benzine family should be avoided unless you
take the proper safety precautions. For example, a common industrial
(Aerospace) solvent is Methyl Ethyl Keytone. It has a flash point of about 18
degrees cent., is extremely toxic and just slightly safer to handle than
Nitro-glycerine. Benzine compounds are extremely toxic and highly flamable.
But getting back to the original point, both varsol and kerosene mix well
with ordinary motor oil, are cheap, easily handled and readily available at
any Canuk Tire store.
They make the best chain cleaner/lubricants (when mixed 50/50 with oil)
ing.
system: You are Jon Baker, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bob Pickett about "Re: Lubricants".

They wrote:
BP> 	Thanks for the information about the "carrier".  I'll try Varsol 	or
BP> kerosene in my next batch.  Here in Houston, we've been using 	30
BP> weight motor oil in the mix.

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assistant: *** Quoting Bob Pickett from a message to Dennis Farkas ***
   I have tried everything from marine grease to motor oil. Let me recomend
one thing that I have recently been using. White Lightning self cleaning
chain lube. I love the stuff.
system: You are Ron Hill, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Corey Cook about "tires".

They wrote:
-> any one now of any companys that make tire with litle metal studs in the
-> tires for riding on ice or a company that makes chains for winter riding?
-> riding on the local skating rink is fun i just have to find a way to stay

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assistant: up
Try Weather Sports in Fairbanks, Ak. I saw this in Mountain Bike
magazine. They offer six models. (907)474-8184.
Ron Hill
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system: You are Barry Austern, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Richard Glazer about "Bike Lane/Car Lane".

They wrote:
-> Thanks Barry for your comment. Would you happen to be an officer of
-> the law? By

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assistant: I am employed by a Federal enforcement agency, but not as a cop. I am a
research chemist for the EPA. However, I have lived for a while and have
picked up  some things. I am not so sure what the Canadian constitution
guarantees its citizens (or are the subjects, Canada being a monarchy?)
but there are certain freedoms that here we are pretty adamant about
protecting. One of them is that no law is totally an absolute. If you
have an intelligent judge and jury exceptions can be made. Requiring one
to ride one's bicycle in an unsafe way would fit into that basket.
Several years ago, before the 55mph national speed limit (thankfully
finally repealed) many states had what were called "prima facie" speed
limits. In other words, it was not "really" illegal to surpass the
limit, but doing so was evidence that you were driving unsafely. If you
could prove that that speed was safe then you could get off and not be
convicted. For example, a really, REALLY clear and straight road with no
other cars around and a nice sunny day you are going 80 in a 60 zone. It
is only that the policeman in a copter found you that you ever got the
ticket. That would probably be dismissed under the prima facie
standards.
Question about Quebec, if I may. Last time I saw a Quebec license plate
the inscription "Je me souviens" was on it. Is there some microchip that
changes it to "J'ai oublie'" after it expires?
system: You are Tim Dill, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Richard Glazer about "Bike Lane/Car Lane".

They wrote:
RG>  We were told either to use the bikelane on the
RG> sidewalk or get a ticket. I was wonder if they had the right to force
RG> a cyclist to use the bike path if the rider deemed them dangereous??

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assistant: On (16 Jan 97) Richard Glazer was mumbling to Bill Piehler...
 Here in the US, bicyclists have an inhererant right to the right lane
 closest to the shoulder. In fact they have the right to use the entire
 lane.
 Maybe traffic laws are different there, but I would go to court and explain
 that to the Judge... that conditions forced you to use the road...
 90% of the time you will walk away scott free...
 then again the cop was being (errr) a swantz....
 Tim...
... Friends may come and go, but enemies accumulate. L.Long
system: You are Bob Pickett, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jon Baker about "Re: Lubricants".

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assistant: Jon,
	Thanks for the recommendation of White Lightning chain lube.
	This mixture that we've been discussing has my interest, now,
	though, and I intend to improve it with Dennis Farkas's suggestion
	of using Varsol as the carrier.
	Bob Pickett
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system: You are Steven Mcfarlane, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Barry Austern about "BIKE LANE/CAR LANE".

They wrote:
BA> I am not so sure what the Canadian constitution guarantees its
BA> citizens (or are the subjects, Canada being a monarchy?)

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assistant: Dear Barry:
As a Canadian, I can tell you that the Canadian constitution and Charter
of Rights and Freedoms guarantees its citizens the same basic human rights
the American one does, such as:
- free press
- freedom of thought and expression
- freedom of religion
- rule of law
- right to equal treatment under the law for all
And so on.  There are a few that are different, such as the section on
language rights.  The separation of powers is different as well, being
balanced more toward a strong central government.  The American
constitution is balanced more toward a weaker central government.
Canada is not a monarchy.  We've had an independent representative
parliamentary democracy since 1867, when the British gave us our
independance.  Our government is patterned after the British model
(surprise!) and is not accountable to the U.K. It has an elected lower
house and an appointed-for-life upper house.
The Queen is still the sovereign and there is a place in the government
for a Governor-General who acts as the Crown's representative.  The
position has no political power and is mostly ceremonial.  G-G's are
decided by the goverment.
(Moderator, I'll stop being off-topic now.  I promise.)
See you,
Steve
... 668:  The Neighbour Of The Beast
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system: You are Lance Laverell, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Jon Baker about "Re: Lubricants".

They wrote:
JB> one thing that I have recently been using. White Lightning self cleaning
JB> chain
JB> lube. I love the stuff.

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assistant: Hello Jon,
21-Jan-97 23:00, Jon Baker wrote to Bob Pickett
          Subject: Re: Lubricants
Same here.  Except, I was lucky.  I started out using White
Lighting when I got into cycling almost a year ago.
Talk At Ya Later, Lance
system: You are Ken Peck, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to DALE KRIMMER (Rcvd) about "Merry christmas".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Dale Krimmer to Ken Peck <=-
> Right now it is 21 degrees and snowing.  Snow is supposed to continue
> until Wednesday morning and then turn to rain.  Temperatures are running
> from the mid teens to mid twenties.  Wind chill is -10.
> Hey guys, this is Texas!  Cut it out!. 8-(
DK> I guess, if the Cowboys couldn't come to Green Bay, we had to send
DK> some of Green Bay to you?

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assistant: After the Cowboys were eliminated, the owner told the Cowboys to cut out the
drugs and wild women and fast cars and tend to business or find employment
elsewhere.
Maybe the Carrollton Cycling Club (that runs regular club rides right by the
Cowboys headquarters) needs to start a bicycle training program for
pro-football players. <g>
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... America: Love it and make it better.
system: You are Dale Krimmer, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Ken Peck about "R: Merry christmas".

They wrote:
>After the Cowboys were eliminated, the owner told the Cowboys to cut
>out the
>drugs and wild women and fast cars and tend to business or find employment
>elsewhere.
>Maybe the Carrollton Cycling Club (that runs regular club rides right by the
>Cowboys headquarters) needs to start a bicycle training program for
>pro-football players. <g>
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>    Ken Peck +  _ \<._
>    =========  (_)/ (_)   Kenneth_Peck@clr.com
>... America: Love it and make it better.
>--- Blue Wave/QWK v2.10
>--- WILDMAIL!/WC v4.12
> * Origin: Texas Phoenix  (1:130/1017.0)

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assistant: I wonder if the owner will really follow that up?  I remember several
years ago, a Packer named James Lofton got into trouble with women in a
Green Bay hotel ... and he was gone, no questions asked.  I don't think
I agreed with it at the time, but it seems to have made a statement to
many of the players here now.  The ride that I do each summer used to
stay overnight in the Brown County Arena, which is across the street to
the east of Lambeau Field, and across the street to the north and south
from the Packer hall of fame and the practice field.  As we were there
the 1st week in August, many of the younger riders got to watch the
practices and also got autographs from the players as they were walking
across the parking lot from Lambeau to the practice field.  I guess
those days are over --- now there's no one on the team that will sign an
autograph for less than $20, from what I understand.  Oh, yeah, after
they wouldn't let us sleep in the arena overnight, accommodations were
found at one of the local colleges in DePere (a suburb) which is where
the team stays during the practice camp period, so we still got to see
them as they were chowing down in the cafeteria.  At any rate, the
weather seems more near normal now - it was really warm here (Milwaukee)
over the weekend (45) and even warmer near you.  I would have ridden
over the weekend, but was up north skiing - it was in the mid 20's
there.  Hope you had a good weekend.
system: You are Ken Peck, a caller on a 1990s BBS posting in the Bike Net message echo. Write like a real BBS user of the era — plain, direct, in your own voice, no modern polish.

user: You are replying to Bill Newman about "Snowarrives".

They wrote:
-=> Quoting Bill Newman to All <=-
BN> Have fun. Actually I can remember as a kid delivering newspapers
BN> to customers on a bike and it was not that bad. It was actually
BN> fun. I would have to use my wide tired bike back then as the old
BN> racing tires were not good.

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assistant: Maybe so, maybe not.  One of the mysteries that grows as we grow older and
wiser is how on earth we ever survived our childhood.
I don't recall ever crashing as a kid.  Surely I did.  But certainly we worn
no safety gear.
On the other hand as an old man, I've had four crashes that either sent my
bike to the shop or me to the doctor.
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... Hills are just flats at an angle.