Comments on: Power to the Pedal People

By: LuLu

LuLu — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:14:52 +0000

Oh man, I had a guy not long ago slowly ride head on into my car as I was stopped at a red light. It was weird but I guess it was a super cool “fixies” hipster. Also, Don’t bike riders have to stop at stop signs, not fly through them so that I slam on my breaks so that I don’t hit them? I’m all for riding bikes, but be safe.

By: Jeffrey

Jeffrey — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:33:31 +0000

I’ll third the bike rules idea and second the request for more bicycle parking. Also I think all the “hipsters” out there riding fixed gear should really consider a front brake (at least) or at least be absolutely certain they can stop that bike without brakes. My car has been hit twice by inexperienced riders on “fixies” that couldn’t stop in time.

By: Bernard

Bernard — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:22:18 +0000

I agree with Gess especially regarding bike rules. there are to many people riding on sidewalks when if I remember correctly state law says bikes are to be ridden on the road. All around their just needs to be more education not only for cyclist,but those who drive cars and trucks. So we all can safely share the roads.

By: Will

Will — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:27:28 +0000

Can’t live without my Tryke–best reason GROCERIES second best reason– giving friends a ride on my basket!

By: Gess

Gess — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:03:32 +0000

Love all the bikes in Charleston, its a great town to pedal around. And I love riding the new bridge. That being said, there needs to be some education on bike rules of the road. Such as bikes on the sidewalk. I hate that and see it all the time downtown!! Its dangerous too. Also I see lots of bikers not riding with traffic, but rather heading into it(wrong side of the road). Folks also need to obey the traffic lights and the right of way rules. Its a wonder no one has been smashed yet here in the Holy City. A local bike education/rules of the road class would be great.

By: Sadye

Sadye — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:09:28 +0000

We are totally lacking on proper places to park your bike. Take a look at how many are chained to street signs, trees, parking meters, etc!! It looks cluttered, not to mention that most of the time the bikes end up on the ground. The city needs to install more bike racks in various places. They paltry few that we have now are not enough!