[SDCBC] I uttered discouraging words to a potential commuter.

[Trevor Bourget]

At 07:11 PM 6/9/2008, Robert Leone wrote:
>One of my coworkers wanted some information about routes. he lives 
>in Clairemont, we work on Miramar Road.

I would definitely recommend Genesee Ave, which is a Road1 level 
route in my opinion. Kearny Villa Rd is a Road2 level route.

The best solution is to offer to ride together to demonstrate the 
places where proactive behavior is useful. Let me know if you'd like 
me to do a ride-along with one or both of you. Afternoon ride home 
would be easier, but I'm not afraid to get up early if need be.

>Kearny Villa Road, which is a scary street.

Fear is a feeling that stems either from the unknown, or from 
apparent lack of power to influence. Knowledge and experience are the 
answer to the fear. If you still don't feel comfortable on KVR, 
certainly it wouldn't be ethical for you to encourage another to use 
the road without explaining how you feel about it. So don't feel 
guilty. Encourage your friend to use the bike for other trips, maybe 
eventually it would be possible to work up to commuting on the routes 
that would be uncomfortable to a beginner.

-- Trevor