RIDE-Arc this Friday
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mr rollers at 04.2.08 - 6:55 pm
Starting at the Federal Building in Westwood. I'm thinking of putting together a "roll to" from the Bicycle District. Any interest?
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Glo rider's services are on Friday. I was planning on attending services then probably use the Gold Line and the Red Line to Hollywood and Highland. From there, just bike it to the start. It takes about a half hour to do this riding part.
Link to info of services
BTW, the doc he was involved with is tomorrow. You'll find that info on the calendar too
User104.2.08 - 10:08 pm
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I'm down to meet at the Bicycle District and ride down there. What time should meet there, 8ish?
web77704.2.08 - 11:05 pm
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We, on the Westside, refer to the Federal Building as the Blurry Building.
When driving on the 405 at night the lights in the building make it look fuzzy or blurry.
stevo404.2.08 - 11:35 pm
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Yeah me and my girl are down mr rollers....
What time you thinking?
-J-
Justin04.2.08 - 11:52 pm
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westsiders: who wants to rock over to Westwood, after a little SMCM?
I will be doing the duty to show up and not be intimidated by the SMPD,
and then be on my way when they go into the safe zone of LA.
sexy04.3.08 - 12:27 am
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sounds like fun .........................................
Freeekeone04.3.08 - 1:50 am
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FYI everyone:
The starting location may change - both out of research, logistics, and opportunity. If it does, it will be announced very quickly on the RIDE-Arc mailing list, on the website, and here...
If it does, the start place will be about 5-6 miles to the East of the Federal Building.
The change may be made out of a combination of the route we're taking, proximity to locations for the dialogue, etc:.
And...yeah, ummm... just a small warning: sound systems definitely not recommended on this one. And brakes: you will need brakes.
Thanks!
prendrefeu04.3.08 - 4:41 am
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Yeah, I was originally thinking gather about 8pm; roll by 8:15-8:30, but let's stay tuned and see what changes, then make the final decision.
mr rollers04.3.08 - 8:28 am
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Okay, thanks for your patience with this -
We decided:
a) The starting location
will stay the same.
b) We
won't be doing a particularly difficult portion of the ride, not even as an 'option' - because there will be a high likelihood that people may get really injured on it, especially coming down. :) 1000ft elevation gain in 2.7 miles.
My fiendish side is o.k. with this and letting it go...for now. Maybe next time.
prendrefeu04.3.08 - 11:30 am
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prendrefeu,
So I take it you are also know as Alex?
User104.3.08 - 11:38 am
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Ok then, let's make it 8pm at the Bicycle District ("Don't Call it Hel-Mel" tm) and we'll roll by 8:30 sharp. This is the notice; I'm not going to post a "ride to a ride".
I'll most likely have to miss GloRider's service. Thanks to those that can represent.
mr rollers04.3.08 - 11:56 am
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Rollers -
Can you please post a turn by turn route (no map necessary) so I can try to hook up with you along the way?
kabuba04.3.08 - 4:41 pm
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Will do, when I figure it out - I'm open to suggestions.
Where are you, roughly? We'll try to aim in your direction.
mr rollers04.3.08 - 4:47 pm
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Hoe do y'all like this for a route:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1758454
I realize it has a slightly sketchy section, but if we have enough people and we stick together, we'll be fine. And it's direct, just about 10 miles.
mr rollers04.4.08 - 9:13 am
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Sketchy section = Beverly Hills.
You really have to be on the lookout for those Bentley and RR drivers. They are chatting away on their diamond encrusted cell phones and not paying attention as they make their way to a gala or dinner somewhere.
stevo404.4.08 - 9:20 am
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mr rollers: take Melrose to Santa Monica, but when you get there make a left and get on "Civic Center drive". it is a small street that runs parallel to santa monica blvd. when you get to Beverly, it dead-ends, you need to hop a curb but it starts back up again. Finally it turns left and leads you to South Santa Monica, a commercial street that parallels the large Santa Monica Blvd through Beverly Hills. It then reconnects with Santa Monica when you get to Century City and the bike path starts.
This is the most direct route and Civic Center and South Santa Monica are both fairly safe and in good condition.
stevestevesteve04.4.08 - 9:39 am
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The ride (April, 2008) will end in the same location where it begins.
prendrefeu04.4.08 - 10:35 am
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I will hop on the "ride to the ride" at Melrose and Curson. I'll be there at 8:40. Don't wait if I'm running late.
kabuba04.4.08 - 11:06 am
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OK, good suggestion.
Revised route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1758792
Rolling from the B.D. 8:15(ish); no later than 8:30!
mr rollers04.4.08 - 11:06 am
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debating whether to go to this or SMCM.... i've been to one LACM before and I enjoyed that, any suggestions?
modernfuturist04.4.08 - 12:31 pm
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depends what you want to experience.
SMCM= Potential COPS in yer Mouf.
RIDE-Arc= Enriching & Geeky
Joe Borfo04.4.08 - 12:37 pm
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hmm, how long does SMCM last? i was under the impression that they would overlap...
modernfuturist04.4.08 - 12:39 pm
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depends what you want to experience.
SMCM= Potential COPS in yer Mouf.
RIDE-Arc= Enriching & Geeky
Joe Borfo
04.4.08 - 3:37 pm
FTW IYM
skano04.4.08 - 12:49 pm
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i guess ill try to check out smcm but this arc-ride seems particularly interesting... see you guys at 9!
modernfuturist04.4.08 - 1:02 pm
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The ride (April, 2008) will end in the same location where it begins.
@ prendrefire
Could you post the announcements for the ride?
mk452404.4.08 - 1:58 pm
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Check the RIDE-Arc website (ridearc.org) for details.
mr rollers04.4.08 - 2:01 pm
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This is the ride I have been waiting for.
FBI, I suspect you will be among our ranks.
Thats OK:
WE ARE WATCHING YOU BACK.
trickmilla04.4.08 - 2:55 pm
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Smile for the camera, Mr. Miller.
FBI04.4.08 - 2:58 pm
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Dearest FBI,
since i have one of those older computers without a built in camera ... I have to give you a little hint as to what I am doing right now...
trickmilla04.4.08 - 3:07 pm
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I am glad to see a group rolling out together from bike kitchen! I'll hurry to meet ya guys after work! I am also glad it's not posted as a ride!
mixtemotions04.4.08 - 3:45 pm
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Why are you glad it's not posted as a ride?
Eric Hair04.4.08 - 3:52 pm
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Last time we had ride-to ride confusion it was Roadblock that was confused. (R.A.N.K. Mob)
I like ride-to rides posted on the ride calender. It's helpful. Ride-tos take a back seat to no ride!! Hurrah!!
Eric Hair04.4.08 - 4:00 pm
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Thanks for the form. I hope that driver gets nailed.
mk452404.5.08 - 4:35 am
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Had a great time. Thanks for putting it together. And loved that it was a West Side ride for a change.
stevo404.5.08 - 7:37 am
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The ride kicked my butt but it was fun. Thank you Alex for showing us around and teaching us all something new.
tomato04.5.08 - 8:33 am
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did anybody else on the pre-ride get a chance to submit comments about our encounter with le Bus?
trickmilla04.6.08 - 8:16 am
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What happened with the bus? I missed it.
markedge04.6.08 - 9:19 am
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Just the typical over aggressive, uncalled for bus driver shit.
Thanks for the form Patrick; I'm gonna fill it out today and send it in.
mr rollers04.6.08 - 9:50 am
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How many riders usually go to Ride-ARC? Friday's ride had a lot of people. Is that typical or were there more than usual because many riders, such as myself, participated because it was on the Westside?
I added 13 pictures of the ride to this website.
Ken C.04.6.08 - 1:26 pm
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I swear, if I was a single Korean girl, and you where -------------------
ahh never mind.
Eric Hair did it again, with the commemorative sticker
"don't cause Trouble" that guy never fails to bring a smile to my face
sexy04.6.08 - 3:40 pm
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The ride size was actually typical in comparison to the rides that are located Downtown+vicinity. RIDE-Arc has been averaging around 100 or so for quite a while now. I'm very glad that many of you enjoyed it.
Happy Riding!
prendrefeu04.6.08 - 4:28 pm
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Bus# 9504
Time: 9:20-9:25 PM
Bus Route Number: 4
Direction: Westbound
Where did it happen? Do you have the street and nearest intersection?
mk452404.7.08 - 10:14 am
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I sent in my complaint yesterday and just received this (form looking) e-mail response:
" Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Operators are to use
good judgement while under revenue service especially around cyclists.
We entered your report into our database and forwarded a copy to the
division manager. They will identify the operator, interview them, and
take corrective action."
We'll see.
mr rollers04.7.08 - 11:36 am
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Steve,
I did the same but mine came back with:
Can you please tell us where this happened and the direction of travel?
Once received, we will enter your report into our database and notify management on the incident.
Where was it again?
mk452404.7.08 - 11:48 am
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mk, were you with us when that happened? This was on the ride to the ride.
mr rollers04.7.08 - 11:52 am
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No but I thought I'd file anyway after you told me about it when you arrived. Volume of correspondence might count.
mk452404.7.08 - 11:55 am
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mk,
there were enough of us as first hand witnesses that saw it happen that, if those who saw it happen, it should be enough to get the point across.
It might dilute our message if somebody submits second hand information that is less than accurate.
I deliberately avoided posting details about what happened until the other witnesses had an opportunity to send in their own recollections of the incident.
Maybe I am naive, but I think honesty is the best way to go.
trickmilla04.7.08 - 12:30 pm
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When working with my local congressional representative on issues, I could see that constitutent response volume counted. By extension, this being a public agency, I thought the same might be true here.
I didn't file as a witness nor as a participant but was merely pointing out negligence on the part of the driver as well as the unnecsaary exposure to liability by the driver. When I was told of the incident, those who told me about it said that if anyone complained to the MTA, it would merely get ignored. Short of being subpoenaed as a witness, I didn't think it would make a difference.
mk452404.7.08 - 12:43 pm
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Fair enough.
From my experience MTA only listens to first hand accounts of events.
When I sent an email complaining about the reported treatment of a rider the person on the other line wrote back thanking me for my concern but asked if I had any first hand experiences to relate.
But yeah .. as long as you are being honest it can't hurt to chime in.
It is difficult with MTA. They insulate themselves from criticism on specific incidents by claiming (perhaps fairly) that they can not talk about any specific disciplinary action taken with a specific employee due to "employee privacy protections".
Still,
I think there needs to be more transparency as to what in general the MTA is doing to educate drivers about how to safely interact with bicycles. I would say that about 95% of the drivers I interact with on the road are good, courteous drivers. Unfortunately the other 5% can be lethally stupid.
trickmilla04.7.08 - 2:18 pm
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If you'd like, I can continue this off line at mk4524 at yahoo dot com
mk452404.7.08 - 2:42 pm
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Sorry for the thread disruption, but I just wanted to say the actual RideArc ride was awesome! The route was way cool, and again, Alex taking us to corners of LA unexplored was very special. The exclu$ive Beverly Hood area was a nice highlight for me! As was zipping around UCLA. Turn out of about 200 ridazz didn't hurt either. Your hard work is much appreciated Alex.
Oh and nice work on the spoke card too!
User104.7.08 - 8:28 pm
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My thanks to Alex for arranging yet another interesting Ride-Arc ride.
Thanks also to Josh for picking up the helmet I left behind at the start of the ride.
Latest hypothesis on my very squeaky bike drive train is it needs new jockey wheels in its SRAM X7 RD, a fault to which this particular derailleur is prone if the internets are right. So a whole new RD is on order. Got some good fix-it idea shout-outs during the ride, my favorite being "Too many spoke cards!"
OverTheHill04.7.08 - 10:19 pm
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