Comments on: Kris Murrin Stops Traffic in the U.K.

By: RowdyKittens

RowdyKittens — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

The high gas prices are bad news, but it is a good thing that people are actually getting out of their cars and walking! We sold our car recently and it has forced us to get off our lazy butts and walk/bike more. Keep up the great posts! I love this blog.

By: Pete

Pete — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Today I saw people walking home from a bus stop. Unusual here, to see humans walking in the street (no sidewalk). Pared back as it is, the bus system in Fort Wayne Indiana is surprisingly efficient. But, as noted in the post, the system ends far short of the surrounding sprawl.

By: MarkR

MarkR — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I’m definitely noticing a lot more people riding bikes in my burb. I took another step toward full time bike commuting.
I’m getting tired of how my msgr bag holds in heat and causes a sweaty back and were not even hitting the high 90’s yet. Because of this I broke down and bought a rear rack and panniers for my Cyclocross bike. I guess it will be my full time commuter now. before I’d switch between the cross bike and the race bike. I’m not ready to sell my mid size truck yet, I doubt that I’ll ever get there, but I am looking at changing the insurance classification on it to a “weekend” vehicle since I’m not driving it very much during the week.

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Good for you, MarkR! I’ve done the same, taken an old cyclocross bike and added a rear rack/panniers and lights. Already had inline brakes on the handlebars, which is a really nice feature for cruising around town. Have been doing local errands and grocery trips aboard that, adding a backpack when necessary.