Comments on: Great Explorations

By: David W

David W — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:49:19 +0000

One of my favorite posts, there’s something exhilarating about biking in the rain (or snow) and you’ve captured it well.

By: Vince

Vince — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:57:47 +0000

I like this thread. It inspired me to run the numbers for regular bike riding. Assuming about 60 calories per mile while riding, you get ~475 MPG comparing the energy in a gallon of gasoline. (Used 33.41kWh * 3600) energy in a gallon of gas as looked up on wikipedia, and 60kcal (food cals) * 4.18Ws/cal.) Not too shabby! Enjoyed the post!

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 20:14:22 +0000

Booyah! Poetic Badassity.

By: The Keichi One

The Keichi One — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 04:55:30 +0000

Loved this post BNL! We get typhoons through here quite often and I can’t wait for the next one!

By: Freeyourchains

Freeyourchains — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:54:20 +0000

I invision being on a British Frigate in the British channels during a T’storm, but instead of mandatory duty during war times and possibilities of death if you don’t do your job, you and your friends take turns crewing about to survive the storm with smiles and rain in your faces.

By: Nico

Nico — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 04:33:33 +0000

Very timely article, I have spent the last few weeks turning my old road bike into a commuter (fenders, straight handlebar, lights, etc). The rain hasn’t come yet but it will soon on the Wet Coast. I have been wondering whether I’ll be “man enough” to suck it up and get drenched. Tonight, from the dry warmth of my shelter, I’m super committed Thanks for the inspiration.

By: Brave New Life

Brave New Life — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:55:33 +0000

I like the Zuma. I looked at the 125cc version before I settled on my motorcycle a few years ago. When I made that decision I really needed to hit at least 60mph or I’d get run over in that Texas traffic, and at those speeds I felt like I needed the lower center of gravity that motorcycles offer over scooters.

I think next year I’ll look at switching over to a scooter. I mean, if my friends are gonna jokingly call me a hippy anyways, I might as well fit the mold…

By: Brave New Life

Brave New Life — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:54:44 +0000

I think adults forget that it’s possible (and useful!) to keep certain aspects of childhood without giving up responsibility and maturity.

Very well put. Since my kids were born, I’ve repeatedly been reminded of activities and experiences I once considered fun, but had since forgotten. Playing in the rain, swimming in a natural creek, singing the same cheesy song over and over (and over) again, dancing silly, breaking rules just to see authority’s reaction, laughing until it hurts… You get the idea.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:20:33 +0000

Great story! I’ve been riding my bike to work for a couple of months now, and my one and only day of rain was a lot of fun (though it did prompt the addition of fenders due to the amazing amount of mud the ride left on my backside). Walking and bike-riding in the rain have always been favorite activities of mine, and I will never understand the general aversion to rain. I think adults forget that it’s possible (and useful!) to keep certain aspects of childhood without giving up responsibility and maturity.

By: Executioner

Executioner — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 03:38:02 +0000

I’m always physically up for a ride in the rain, but I really dislike putting my bicycle through it. It takes a good solid week for it to get back in top shape after getting drenched. Lots of cleaning and lube required. I think if bicycles were as weatherproof as automobiles, it would be a no-brainer. But lately on rainy days I just work from home.