John
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| Gender | Male |
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| Location | Westbrook, ME, United States |
| Introduction | I have been bicycling nearly every weekday, year-round, since 2002. I bike to work (or at least I did, before the pandemic which now has me working from home), for other transportation, and sometimes for recreation, usually alone but occasionally with others (in the “before time”). Over the years, I have learned quite a bit about safety, first on my own, then as a student of formal courses, then becoming certified to teach for the various local and national organizations. I also have presented regularly at a local driving school, on the topic of driving around bicyclists and bicyclists’ road rights. I have picked up enough mechanical skills to get me by on the basics, but for anything beyond fixing a flat tire and giving you a verbal evaluation, I will send you to your local bicycle shop, where knowledgeable salespeople and professional mechanics can help you out. My profile picture was taken of me in July 2019, by my good friend Don Straight, on the occasion of my 300-mile cycling trek back to my hometown of Massena NY, for our 35th year high school reunion. But do not fear, I only wear “bike clothes” for long rides! |