Comments on: Lunch gitter and why do they stare? http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/ Bike Your Drive! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:39:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: chris ramey http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12466 chris ramey Fri, 02 May 2008 06:41:54 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12466 I'm from MI, and not surprised by that response. Now I live on the U.S./Mexico border and the drivers here are the most courteous I've seen, including Boulder, CO. sent from: fav.or.it [FID380120] I’m from MI, and not surprised by that response. Now I live on the U.S./Mexico border and the drivers here are the most courteous I’ve seen, including Boulder, CO.

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]]> By: Kalamazoo Rider http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12439 Kalamazoo Rider Thu, 01 May 2008 20:07:59 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12439 Forget staring....I get drivers yelling all the time. Worst one was a guy in a Volvo who threatened to kill me for riding my bike in the street. Mind you, we were on a two lane, one way road, and there was no other traffic. This is Kalamazoo, MI if anyone's wondering. Forget staring….I get drivers yelling all the time. Worst one was a guy in a Volvo who threatened to kill me for riding my bike in the street. Mind you, we were on a two lane, one way road, and there was no other traffic. This is Kalamazoo, MI if anyone’s wondering.

]]> By: Ghost Rider http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12182 Ghost Rider Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:02:39 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12182 Stevil, my comment to Val also applies to YOU...wicked 'stache equals lots of fond gazes -- citizens must feel they're in the presence of true machismo! Stevil, my comment to Val also applies to YOU…wicked ‘stache equals lots of fond gazes — citizens must feel they’re in the presence of true machismo!

]]> By: Stevil http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12169 Stevil Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:44:56 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12169 I get stares, but its generally due to how strikingly handsome I am. I get stares, but its generally due to how strikingly handsome I am.

]]> By: Joe http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12168 Joe Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:44:24 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12168 No stares up here in Minneapolis. For reasons I don't understand there's strong bike culture in da frozen North. Many folks here ride bike for recreation in the summer, and thus are pretty good, when driving, to respect a bikers space. I ride an Xtracycle, a very classic fixed gear, a 29er, and typically get no interest...unless it is below zero... then folks comment that it is a bit chilly for a ride. You Betcha. No stares up here in Minneapolis. For reasons I don’t understand there’s strong bike culture in da frozen North. Many folks here ride bike for recreation in the summer, and thus are pretty good, when driving, to respect a bikers space. I ride an Xtracycle, a very classic fixed gear, a 29er, and typically get no interest…unless it is below zero… then folks comment that it is a bit chilly for a ride. You Betcha.

]]> By: Val http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12166 Val Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:35:54 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12166 Jack: funny, I could have sworn it was the hat...Moe, have you gotten yourself some Obenauf's yet? High time; I know you have other leather items that need it. Jack: funny, I could have sworn it was the hat…Moe, have you gotten yourself some Obenauf’s yet? High time; I know you have other leather items that need it.

]]> By: Michael http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12131 Michael Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:05:10 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12131 Mase, I'm here in Houston too and your right, the stares are almost humorous. Everyone has to stop by my cube to tell me about their last experience of riding a bike like it was another life time ago. Mase, I’m here in Houston too and your right, the stares are almost humorous. Everyone has to stop by my cube to tell me about their last experience of riding a bike like it was another life time ago.

]]> By: Moe http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12130 Moe Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:48:47 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12130 Meli, I'm still in the process of breaking in the Brooks Saddle. Right now it's very firm and somewhat slippery. Brooks owners swear that once broken in, they are the most comfortable saddles in the world. Meli, I’m still in the process of breaking in the Brooks Saddle. Right now it’s very firm and somewhat slippery. Brooks owners swear that once broken in, they are the most comfortable saddles in the world.

]]> By: meli http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12122 meli Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:25:58 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12122 nice post! I never take for granted the freedom to roam as is up here in my home (SF) and people still complain (??) although when I lived in San Diego a number of years ago, people looked at me as if I was missing limbs or something. - Anyhow, wanted to ask how do you like that brooks saddle? Ive been eyeing the women's touring one for quite a long time, but most of the Brooks owners I know are men, which still helps. - I test-rode a swobo (the 3speed black one) and it seemed like so much fun. I just love gears though, so I am in love with my steel 7 gears do it for me (yes SF is hilly, but thats why road maps with steep grades are my best friends LOL) - Keep the good posts up! love the pics! nice post!
I never take for granted the freedom to roam as is up here in my home (SF) and people still complain (??) although when I lived in San Diego a number of years ago, people looked at me as if I was missing limbs or something.
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Anyhow, wanted to ask how do you like that brooks saddle? Ive been eyeing the women’s touring one for quite a long time, but most of the Brooks owners I know are men, which still helps.
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I test-rode a swobo (the 3speed black one) and it seemed like so much fun. I just love gears though, so I am in love with my steel 7 gears do it for me (yes SF is hilly, but thats why road maps with steep grades are my best friends LOL)
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Keep the good posts up! love the pics!

]]> By: The other Gavin http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12101 The other Gavin Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:34:59 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2008/04/28/lunch-gitter-and-why-do-they-stare/#comment-12101 As gas prices rise, I have more people come to me all the time asking about bikes, bike shops, bike commuting, using the bus, the bike racks on the bus, etc. So I guess they are seeing me as someone who knows something that might help them. I must be leading by example. Silly lemmings. Now if I can just get that damn brake to stop squeaking like that, maybe more people will take me seriously. As gas prices rise, I have more people come to me all the time asking about bikes, bike shops, bike commuting, using the bus, the bike racks on the bus, etc. So I guess they are seeing me as someone who knows something that might help them. I must be leading by example.

Silly lemmings.

Now if I can just get that damn brake to stop squeaking like that, maybe more people will take me seriously.

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