Bike in law school? Forum

[TheBigMediocre]

Why not take the Cliff bus? Are you living off of Briarcliff rd? If so, the road has a bike path for the majority of the road and then Clifton once you get passed the CDC I think you have a dedicated path as well IIRC.

[Mickey Quicknumbers]

Also an interesting tidbit - allegedly if an Emory bus hits you, and they are at fault, Emory will cover your tuition. Perhaps an urban legend, but everyone swears to know of a friend of a friend...

Hmmm will investigate this heavily. Again thanks for the advice everyone!

[Grizz]

delBarco, get a car or scooter. Seriously.

[Mickey Quicknumbers]

Why not take the Cliff bus? Are you living off of Briarcliff rd? If so, the road has a bike path for the majority of the road and then Clifton once you get passed the CDC I think you have a dedicated path as well IIRC.

No, i'm living in a house in Edgewood? I don't know if that's the neighborhood, but it's about 4 miles south of Emory

[Mickey Quicknumbers]

delBarco, get a car or scooter. Seriously.

Hmmm, you're reinforcing what seems to be the consensus that bikes are no good it my situation, but I'm trying to convince myself otherwise because it's just not going to be financially realistic for me to buy a car. Poo.

[Grizz]

Why not take the Cliff bus? Are you living off of Briarcliff rd? If so, the road has a bike path for the majority of the road and then Clifton once you get passed the CDC I think you have a dedicated path as well IIRC.

No, i'm living in a house in Edgewood? I don't know if that's the neighborhood, but it's about 4 miles south of Emory

Look at you delBarco, gentrifying and all.

From there, I'd get a car or scooter. Roads are narrow and drivers are idiots.

[Grizz]

delBarco, get a car or scooter. Seriously.

Hmmm, you're reinforcing what seems to be the consensus that bikes are no good it my situation, but I'm trying to convince myself otherwise because it's just not going to be financially realistic for me to buy a car. Poo.

Scooter man. They're easier to park around Emory anyways, since you can ditch 'em pretty much anywhere for free.

[NonTradHealthLaw]

Don't ride bike from Edgewood. Can get a little seedy at night. Murder at Target last Spring.

[TheBigMediocre]

Don't ride bike from Edgewood. Can get a little seedy at night. Murder at Target last Spring.

"Expect more (murder), Pay less!"

[GATORTIM]

Murder at Target last Spring

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[TheBigMediocre]

Murder at Target last Spring

Starring
Samuel Jackson

What isn't he part of these days?

[Grizz]

Don't ride bike from Edgewood. Can get a little seedy at night. Murder at Target last Spring.

I didn't even think about this, but "a little seedy" is an understatement.

[Jack Smirks]

Speaking as someone who just recently got hit by a taxi in Chicago, WEAR A HELMET and always ride on the defensive. Also, always carry a spare tube and tools to fix a flat if need be. Rules for traffic: http://www.bicycling.com/beginners/comm ... fe-traffic

[Mickey Quicknumbers]

ITT: we see the power of TLS at work


Just talked to my dad, getting a Vespa

[Grizz]

ITT: we see the power of TLS at work


Just talked to my dad, getting a Vespa

Nice. Those things look like they're fun to ride around.

[NonTradHealthLaw]

Can I talk to your dad too?

[Mickey Quicknumbers]

Can I talk to your dad too?

Sure, he won't buy you a scooter, but is generally a pleasant man to talk to.

ITT: we see the power of TLS at work


Just talked to my dad, getting a Vespa

Nice. Those things look like they're fun to ride around.

They're a blast, our family already owns one and we all love it. That probably h

[nealric]

Hmmm, you're reinforcing what seems to be the consensus that bikes are no good it my situation, but I'm trying to convince myself otherwise because it's just not going to be financially realistic for me to buy a car. Poo

People here are absolutely ridiculous. I've been bike commuting since middle school in distances of 1-10 miles (including 10 miles through a particularly heavy Colorado winter). Any commute under 15 miles in any city is perfectly doable unless you are weak or lazy. A few words of advice:

#1: Don't ride that old huffy you've been keeping in the garage since middle school. Get a REAL bike- the kind you buy at a bike shop -not Wallmart - if you are serious about commuting. Get a bike with slick road tires- not a mountain bike. If your commute is flat, a fixed-gear bike (fixies need not look at all hipsterish) can save you money and maintenance. .

#2: Learn to fix a flat. In reference to the person who mentioned flats, a competent person should be able to fix one in under 5 minutes. If a flat keeps you from getting to school, you are doing it wrong.

#3: Get proper clothing. There is no such thing as bad weather for biking, just improper clothing for the weather. On nice days, there is no reason you shouldn't be able to bike in normal school clothes.

#4: Obey road rules (within reason). Most people who get hit are weaving in and out of traffic, are listening to music, or aren't aware of their surroundings. Take the lane when you need to for safety, and stay a door-length from parked cars.

#5: WRT books: you shouldn't have to haul more than 1-2 books at a time. A normal backpack is fine. If you REALLY want to carry stuff, get some panniers so you can have the bike carry them.

[dutchstriker]

My brother had a moped at Emory. Worked well for him. Enjoy.

[TheBigMediocre]

Hmmm, you're reinforcing what seems to be the consensus that bikes are no good it my situation, but I'm trying to convince myself otherwise because it's just not going to be financially realistic for me to buy a car. Poo

People here are absolutely ridiculous. I've been bike commuting since middle school in distances of 1-10 miles (including 10 miles through a particularly heavy Colorado winter). Any commute under 15 miles in any city is perfectly doable unless you are weak or lazy. A few words of advice:

#1: Don't ride that old huffy you've been keeping in the garage since middle school. Get a REAL bike- the kind you buy at a bike shop -not Wallmart - if you are serious about commuting. Get a bike with slick road tires- not a mountain bike. If your commute is flat, a fixed-gear bike (fixies need not look at all hipsterish) can save you money and maintenance. .

#2: Learn to fix a flat. In reference to the person who mentioned flats, a competent person should be able to fix one in under 5 minutes. If a flat keeps you from getting to school, you are doing it wrong.

#3: Get proper clothing. There is no such thing as bad weather for biking, just improper clothing for the weather. On nice days, there is no reason you shouldn't be able to bike in normal school clothes.

#4: Obey road rules (within reason). Most people who get hit are weaving in and out of traffic, are listening to music, or aren't aware of their surroundings. Take the lane when you need to for safety, and stay a door-length from parked cars.

#5: WRT books: you shouldn't have to haul more than 1-2 books at a time. A normal backpack is fine. If you REALLY want to carry stuff, get some panniers so you can have the bike carry them.

I'm guessing you have a "share the road" bumper sticker.

[nealric]

I'm guessing you have a "share the road" bumper sticker.

Nope- but I support the idea in general. Overall though, I think that things work for both cars and cyclists as long as the "no asshattery" principle is followed.

[Grizz]

I'm guessing you have a "share the road" bumper sticker.

Nope- but I support the idea in general. Overall though, I think that things work for both cars and cyclists as long as the "no asshattery" principle is followed.

This principle is rarely followed in my experience. Not just for biking. In general.

[electricfeel]

ITT: we see the power of TLS at work


Just talked to my dad, getting a Vespa

Sounds like a good idea. One of the guys at ASW said his biggest mistake of 1L was not having a Car. He was from NYC if i recall correctly.

[09042014]

I haven't read a single post ITT, but I bet it's about a fixie.

[Mickey Quicknumbers]

I haven't read a single post ITT, but I bet it's about a fixie.

I can't ride bikes DF, pants are too tight, can't bend legs past 90 degree angles.