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What a story! I was relieved to hear that you hadn't fallen down the stairs with the bike, though!
3 years agoWhat a great base for the last phase of this tour - hope the weather cooperates
3 years agoOur Scott is evidently a man of many talents. And all while rocking a cool jersey with the Italian flag on the back. We can only look on in awe.
I too signal turns when traffic warrants it, but I too can only manage it with my arms.
When you’re rounding a French traffic circle in traffic, signaling is key to not confusing the drivers. French drivers signal copiously in these situations, so I do too. Seems to work well - we haven’t been flattened yet!
Yes, I think there’s much more going on than leaving space for expansion. There was risk of dropping your wheel into some of them.
3 years agoNice to have so many techniques. I'm especially impressed with using a foot to signal a turn. You are amazing.
3 years agoI’ll bet we are a dying breed. It’s what my father taught me at an impressionable stage, and it stuck.
I use a variety of techniques, depending on road conditions and how I’m feeling. Most commonly I signal a right turn with my right arm in the way you describe. At times though I point with my right hand; or with my left hand again, but behind my back; or if my hands are otherwise occupied I’ll occasionally use a foot.
Sometimes I think our generation is the last of the signal-your-turn riders. Do you extend the left arm with the forearm at a 90-degree angle for a right hand turn? Or do you do as I do--a point to the right with my right index finger? Just curious.
3 years agoAdapting the rules is part of the game.
3 years agoBack when I was still working as a structural engineer, we used to specify gaps between planks on decks like this for drainage and to allow the wood to swell when wet. However, some of those planks look like they are in dire need of replacement.
3 years agoOh, of course! Thanks. I was thinking it needed to be my own bike.
3 years ago:-)
You might be correct!
Possibilities! Options!
3 years agoHappy kids on bikes! Perfect mealtime entertainment, indeed.
3 years agoFor the Cycle365 challenge!
3 years ago
So far so good. The weather has been extraordinary here and for the days to come.
3 years ago