[tommy steam]

Originally Posted by Gidget254

Any tips or words of wisdom for those who plan to do a lot of bike riding in TV, as far as sharing the paths with carts? I am not a serious "cyclist" but just an "old lady" (LOL) who plans to ride my bike a lot when I move to TV in a few months, but I am a little nervous about sharing the paths - I don't want to get in anyone's way, etc. Any tips or words of wisdom appreciated! Am I silly for being worried?

Just to make sure people see you , wear somthing like a day glow orange or yellow shirt, they sell them here in many of the villages stores. A flasher that you can put on the back of your bike, helmet with a mirror. You want people to see you when your on the paths or roads.

[Tom Grooms]

I'm NOT a rear view mirror fan. I ride 20+ miles every other day and the most dangerous riders are almost always rear view mirror riders.

I have a bell on my bike that I ring when passing slower riders. Most rear view mirrors are on the left side of the bike or helmet. When you move your eyes off the road and look in the mirror, natural reaction moves the bike to the left. You always go in the direction your eyes are pointed. If you look left, you go left.

My advice, skip the mirror and worry about whats in front of you, not behind you.

I've road a 1000 miles on the multi modal paths here, it's wonderful. Don't worry, you'll be fine....

[wendyquat]

I'm also thinking of getting a bicycle for exercise since foot problems prohibit long walks. How many gears are necessary to go up the tunnel ramps? I've never ridden anything but one speed bikes but I wonder about the difficulty of the ramps? Thanks

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by wendyquat

I'm also thinking of getting a bicycle for exercise since foot problems prohibit long walks. How many gears are necessary to go up the tunnel ramps? I've never ridden anything but one speed bikes but I wonder about the difficulty of the ramps? Thanks

I'm not sure how many are "necessary", but my wife and I have 27 speed hybrid bikes. The lowest gears make easy work of the ramps. Going up the ramps on a single speed bike for a casual rider would be a bit of a challenge.

[Tom Grooms]

Not to worry about the tunnel ramps. A single speed bike may be tough on your knees at 1st. If ya can't make it, walk it. No crime in that. As fitness level improves, you'll look forward to those short climbs. ;-)

[DonH57]

I have to agree with what Tom said about the rear view mirror thing and bicycles. I sometimes ride a bike and the first rule of italian racing is what's behind you is none of your business. Sorry, heard it in a long forgoten movie and had to throw it in there for a laugh.

[DougB]

Originally Posted by DonH57

I have to agree with what Tom said about the rear view mirror thing and bicycles. I sometimes ride a bike and the first rule of italian racing is what's behind you is none of your business. Sorry, heard it in a long forgoten movie and had to throw it in there for a laugh.

Long forgotten movie was The Gumball Rally (1976)

[Topspinmo]

I think the line was: What's behind me is NOT important! as he ripped the rear view mirror off.

[DougB]

The firsta rule of Italian driving : Whats'a behind you is not important. Second rule is : Don't hit whats'a in front of you. Third is : There are no other rules.

[blueeagle65]

Ride/Drive on the RIGHT - Walk/Jog (single file) on the LEFT. Pay attention (everyone!)