[SDCBC] YouTube - SoCal Arterials and Lane Splitting videos

[Danette Hoffert]

NYC and Amsterdam both look like *enjoyable* bicycling experiences.  Note
the amazing number of cyclists of all types in Amsterdam.  Note the number
of of "lane-splitters" in Laguna (one).  By making it convenient, safe,
enjoyable and maintaining the lane, you will draw the average person to
bike/commute. The LA/Laguna videos do not like like a fun, relaxing bicycle
experience.
I will be planning a trip to bike in Amsterdam, I will not be riding in
Laguna or LA.
On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 3:16 PM, Eric Converse <econver at yahoo.com> wrote:

>  Great videos, but I don't think I'd use these as advertising for bicycle
> use, the lane splitting in particular looks like a hair raising experience.
>
>
> Here are my 10,000 words:
>
> NYC
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdwU7G9fupI
>
> Amsterdam
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_Sgo8kJCBk
>
> Eric
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Serge Issakov <serge at issakov.org>
> To: sdcbc <sdcbc at bikesandiego.org>
> Cc: Brian DeSousa <bpd at briandesousa.com>; Dan Gutierrez <
> Dan.Gutierrez at charter.net>
> Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 3:07:56 PM
> Subject: [SDCBC] YouTube - SoCal Arterials and Lane Splitting videos
>
>
> LAB Cycling Instructor Dan Gutierrez has posted more of his and LCI Brian
> DeSousa's traffic cycling videos on youtube (links are below).
>
> The first is particularly relevant to our recent discussions on this list
> and demonstrates how to ride on high speed arterials.  These are in the
> L.A. area, but they are typical of what we have in San Diego.
>
> If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video must be worth ten
> thousand.  Take a few minutes to check these out when you get a chance.
> FWIW, this is my idea of cycling advocacy.
>
> NOTE:  head turn scans are NOT properly demonstrated in these videos
> because head turning messes with the video (the cameras are attached to
> their helmets), so they rely totally on mirror scans, which is frowned upon
> by most LAB instructors.  Dan and Brian are working on some kind of video
> equipment setup that won't have this issue.  If you find yourself gtting
> annoyed that they are not turning their heads, that's good.
>
> Serge
>
>
> Bicycle Driving on Southern California Arterials:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1C3qqhW6Aw
>
>
> Lane Splitting in Laguna Beach, CA:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs4ZqIlur0c
>
>
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> any organization in which I am involved.
>
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