***General Cycling Thread***

[BoxsterCy]

Totally missed this but Minnesota added a stop sign law for bicycles. Won't excuse some of the idiots I see blasting through at speed but does allow slowing down in unoccupied intersections as long as slow enough to stop before hand.

Full Text of the Safety Stop Rule Change:​

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.222, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 4a. Stopping requirements. (a) For purposes of this subdivision, “in the vicinity” means located in an intersection or approaching an intersection in a manner that constitutes a hazard of collision during the time that a bicycle operator would occupy the intersection.

(b) A bicycle operator who approaches a stop sign must slow to a speed that allows for stopping before entering the intersection or the nearest crosswalk. Notwithstanding subdivision 1 and section 169.06, subdivision 4, if there is not a vehicle in the vicinity, the operator may make a turn or proceed through the intersection without stopping.

(c) Nothing in this subdivision alters the right-of-way requirements under section 169.20. The provisions under this subdivision do not apply when traffic is controlled by a peace officer or a person authorized to control traffic under section 169.06.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Inaugural ride for 2024 here in the northland. DND. Modest 20 miles but every small hill and head wind kicked the butt of this 72-year-old.

And inaugural ride was my only ride. Been battling an impinged C5 nerve on right side. Numb thumb and hand tingling along with neck, shoulder pain. The one worst trigger is bending head up like you do to see for biking = hot neck pain and arm/hand tingling. Hoping bike hiatus is not permanent but worried it might be considering the not so cool neck x-ray I saw (bone spurs).

 

[Yaz]

Totally missed this but Minnesota added a stop sign law for bicycles. Won't excuse some of the idiots I see blasting through at speed but does allow slowing down in unoccupied intersections as long as slow enough to stop before hand.

Full Text of the Safety Stop Rule Change:​

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.222, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 4a. Stopping requirements. (a) For purposes of this subdivision, “in the vicinity” means located in an intersection or approaching an intersection in a manner that constitutes a hazard of collision during the time that a bicycle operator would occupy the intersection.

(b) A bicycle operator who approaches a stop sign must slow to a speed that allows for stopping before entering the intersection or the nearest crosswalk. Notwithstanding subdivision 1 and section 169.06, subdivision 4, if there is not a vehicle in the vicinity, the operator may make a turn or proceed through the intersection without stopping.

(c) Nothing in this subdivision alters the right-of-way requirements under section 169.20. The provisions under this subdivision do not apply when traffic is controlled by a peace officer or a person authorized to control traffic under section 169.06.

Has a hint of the Idaho Stop law for cycling.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Has a hint of the Idaho Stop law for cycling.

Saw it called the "Idaho Stop" when I googled it today after seeing someone online say we passed this last fall. Wasn't but a couple of years ago cops were running a trap here on the major Cedar Lake Regional Trail tagging whole groups of riders for rolling through a stop. Nobody was bombing through. Was St. Louis Park city cops which wasn't surprising to anyone familiar with the cop shop culture there that goes back decades.

 

[cyclonesurveyor]

Colorado switched to the Idaho Stop a couple of years ago, pretty sweet at those long red lights, cyclists can treat it like a stop sign if no one is coming.

 

[ISUcyclones11]

even worth trying to go down Neal Smith from Ankeny to DM tomorrow?

 

[madguy30]

Totally missed this but Minnesota added a stop sign law for bicycles. Won't excuse some of the idiots I see blasting through at speed but does allow slowing down in unoccupied intersections as long as slow enough to stop before hand.

Full Text of the Safety Stop Rule Change:​

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.222, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 4a. Stopping requirements. (a) For purposes of this subdivision, “in the vicinity” means located in an intersection or approaching an intersection in a manner that constitutes a hazard of collision during the time that a bicycle operator would occupy the intersection.

(b) A bicycle operator who approaches a stop sign must slow to a speed that allows for stopping before entering the intersection or the nearest crosswalk. Notwithstanding subdivision 1 and section 169.06, subdivision 4, if there is not a vehicle in the vicinity, the operator may make a turn or proceed through the intersection without stopping.

(c) Nothing in this subdivision alters the right-of-way requirements under section 169.20. The provisions under this subdivision do not apply when traffic is controlled by a peace officer or a person authorized to control traffic under section 169.06.

Just saw this and fully support the general concept.

Stopping at a 4 way Stop is kind of a pain especially with no one there. And then if there is someone there, slowing to be able to stop allows for the proper ROW process.

 

[simply1]

Totally missed this but Minnesota added a stop sign law for bicycles. Won't excuse some of the idiots I see blasting through at speed but does allow slowing down in unoccupied intersections as long as slow enough to stop before hand.

Full Text of the Safety Stop Rule Change:​

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 169.222, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

Subd. 4a. Stopping requirements. (a) For purposes of this subdivision, “in the vicinity” means located in an intersection or approaching an intersection in a manner that constitutes a hazard of collision during the time that a bicycle operator would occupy the intersection.

(b) A bicycle operator who approaches a stop sign must slow to a speed that allows for stopping before entering the intersection or the nearest crosswalk. Notwithstanding subdivision 1 and section 169.06, subdivision 4, if there is not a vehicle in the vicinity, the operator may make a turn or proceed through the intersection without stopping.

(c) Nothing in this subdivision alters the right-of-way requirements under section 169.20. The provisions under this subdivision do not apply when traffic is controlled by a peace officer or a person authorized to control traffic under section 169.06.

Good to see the Idaho stop spreading

 

[madguy30]

So I got out on a bike ride for the first time in two years yesterday.

My rear derailleur was slipping or catching about every 3-4 pedals/rotations.

I'm trying to decide what service to sign up for. Is that typically an adjustment or a replacement/overhaul kind of deal ?

It's an old Trek 400 road bike that definitely shows its age but it's served a good function since I got it abandoned from my old apartment building.

I might look into getting a new road bike at some point but I don't bike enough to make it worth it for now....although perhaps a newer more efficient bike would give me the inspiration to ride more.

 

[Yaz]

So I got out on a bike ride for the first time in two years yesterday.

My rear derailleur was slipping or catching about every 3-4 pedals/rotations.

I'm trying to decide what service to sign up for. Is that typically an adjustment or a replacement/overhaul kind of deal ?

It's an old Trek 400 road bike that definitely shows its age but it's served a good function since I got it abandoned from my old apartment building.

I might look into getting a new road bike at some point but I don't bike enough to make it worth it for now....although perhaps a newer more efficient bike would give me the inspiration to ride more.

Hard to tell what you need. If your bike is neglected, I would just have them do a basic tune up...adjust your derailleur, brakes, shifting cables, clean and lube your chain. Check your tires so there is no dry rot going on. It's an older bike, the cables probably need replaced too or at least lubed a bit. Your bike shop should be able to advise.

If u like your bike, just get a tune up and save your money.

If buying, Take a look at what's called a gravel bike like a specialized diverge if u like the road bike look. Gravel bikes are far more versatile and more comfortable to ride due to the tire size they can accommodate. Trek and Giant have gravel bikes too.

My 2 cents

 

[madguy30]

Hard to tell what you need. If your bike is neglected, I would just have them do a basic tune up...adjust your derailleur, brakes, shifting cables, clean and lube your chain. Check your tires so there is no dry rot going on. It's an older bike, the cables probably need replaced too or at least lubed a bit. Your bike shop should be able to advise.

If u like your bike, just get a tune up and save your money.

If buying, Take a look at what's called a gravel bike like a specialized diverge if u like the road bike look. Gravel bikes are far more versatile and more comfortable to ride due to the tire size they can accommodate. Trek and Giant have gravel bikes too.

My 2 cents

Thanks...very good advice.

I'd guess it's a combination of things considering it's just been sitting there.

Hopefully the shop can get it in...they might actually be more available now than the spring. And hopefully they take time to diagnose anything beyond a typical tune up and can get it worked out.

In the meantime I may do some research on budget-friendly gravel bikes.

 

[Yaz]

Thanks...very good advice.

I'd guess it's a combination of things considering it's just been sitting there.

Hopefully the shop can get it in...they might actually be more available now than the spring.

In the meantime I may do some research on budget-friendly gravel bikes.

It really comes down to what u want. If your not riding in a bike group and need a road specific bike, consider something else. With my diverge, I can stay up with a road group or hit iowa gravel. If u want more budget and relaxed ride and don't care about being arrow, take a look at Surly and Salsa bikes too and u might save a buck. Surly and Salsa have a cult following for good reason, their bikes are practical for riding across town, hitting gravel and will even get u into bike packing/touring. They will have aluminum, steel and carbon options too. Aluminum will ride great if you are riding on a wide tire.

 

[cycloneworld]

even worth trying to go down Neal Smith from Ankeny to DM tomorrow?

I rode (or tried) from Urbandale to Easter Lake. Flooding on several trail points and underpasses and had to take a lot of streets to get there. Anything along the river is hit or miss.

 

[SayMyName]

If buying, Take a look at what's called a gravel bike like a specialized diverge if u like the road bike look. Gravel bikes are far more versatile and more comfortable to ride due to the tire size they can accommodate. Trek and Giant have gravel bikes too.

I recently went this direction for my first outdoor bike in forever, except I went the secondhand route via Facebook Marketplace / garage sales. I see a lot being posted in early season, and now again with Ragbrai coming up.

Ended up with a Specialized Tricross with a set of both gravel & road tires, so I should be set for both types of riding I plan to do without a huge upfront cost.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Thought I'd bump the thread in an attempt to live my biking life vicariously. Still grounded by bulged disc in my neck and sitting at just that one April ride. Getting incrementally better but am afraid to get on the bike and have a setback right now. Better means less pain but still numbness and arm tingling. Can actually drive car again without thinking "How much will this hurt?" Maybe going to try computer bike at gym. Can do that without the neck bend to "look up" to see ahead.

 

[simply1]

Thought I'd bump the thread in an attempt to live my biking life vicariously. Still grounded by bulged disc in my neck and sitting at just that one April ride. Getting incrementally better but am afraid to get on the bike and have a setback right now. Better means less pain but still numbness and arm tingling. Can actually drive car again without thinking "How much will this hurt?" Maybe going to try computer bike at gym. Can do that without the neck bend to "look up" to see ahead.

Recumbent an option at all?

 

[BoxsterCy]

Recumbent an option at all?

Maybe but I am not a fan of them. They look dangerous to me with that low seating.

 

[simply1]

Maybe but I am not a fan of them. They look dangerous to me with that low seating.

They are super comfortable. I’ve only trialed them though. The make high racers which keeps the visibility the same.

 

[Turn2]

Can’t speak on regular recumbents, but having an indoor recumbent trainer has been a great move for me. It’s easy on the back and knees and I‘m far more likely to use it than a bike on a trainer. Nice for the cardio during rotten weather and low impact vs. a treadmill or walking/running.

 

[cycloner29]

Not looking forward to seeing my podiatrist tomorrow. Really sore foot. Lots of pain when walking on the underside of my foot. My little to curves in like a bunion would and the joint bulges out which is also painful.