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Was that road biking or mountain biking?Comment
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I would encourage every adult to wear a helmet when biking. If you don't, you are playing Russian Roulette with motorists.
Most drivers do not like sharing the road with bicycle riders.
By wearing one, you would also set a good example for your kids.
Ok, off my soapbox now.👍 1Comment
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When I first started cycling, I recall an experienced cyclists decided to ride her bike to a local store. For some reason, she decided to ride without her helmet "since I'm only going around the block". She ended up being involved in a slow speed crash and hit her head very hard on the sidewalk. She suffered very bad brain trauma and was in rehab for a year. Not sure what is going on with her now.
Its the slow speed crashes that are usually more dangerous. At a higher speed, you may get a broken clavicle but its usually a lot of road rash....but I'm talking racing here, mostlyComment
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I love the road bike for my long, fast weekend rides in the country, but it is definitely not a good bike in the city. The riding position is too low on the road bike - in the city I prefer to be more upright to see traffic and pedestrians. I use flat pedals in the city to be able to put my foot down quickly at stop signs and for obstacles vs having tight cleats on the road bike. A good carbon road bike does not carry panniers, but my commuter bike can haul a load. I have a bell to warn pedestrians on my commuter bike, but I wouldn't be caught dead riding a road bike with a bell.Last edited by Neuro-doc; 05-31-2020, 08:42 AM.👍 1Comment
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As has been previously stated on this forum, the correct number of bikes to own is n+1 where n is the number of bikes currently owned. Road bikes are things of beauty and speed, and should not be wasted on a commute to work. Have a different bike for your daily ride to the clinic.👍 1Comment
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It is definitely not overkill to have a full carbon road bike.
As has been previously stated on this forum, the correct number of bikes to own is n+1 where n is the number of bikes currently owned. Road bikes are things of beauty and speed, and should not be wasted on a commute to work. Have a different bike for your daily ride to the clinic.👍 1Comment
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It's been a year. As a physician to any other physician(or others with high achieving personality traits) who have or are considering bike commuting, I recommend it. Best low cost convenient life hack decision I've made in a long time. On par with IF. I would say complimentary.👍 2Comment
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I have always thought about biking to work, not having a shower is a negative , at least for the first few patients of the day. But most important I thought it might actually be a negative on good health due to the roads traveled and cars on the way to work, maybe I will look for an electric bike that can go faster.Comment
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I have always thought about biking to work, not having a shower is a negative , at least for the first few patients of the day. But most important I thought it might actually be a negative on good health due to the roads traveled and cars on the way to work, maybe I will look for an electric bike that can go faster.👍 1Comment
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