For those who live in Pt Wash & bike....

[organicmama]

I was going to just peg a couple of you that I know, but I decided to open it up to everyone...

We're looking at moving that way this fall from the west end of 30A & much of our motivation is reducing our "footprint" car/van-wise. I am so tired of driving up and down the road with the kids, plus I am conscious of the neg effects on the environment & my wallet (via gas $$$).

We really want to live in Pt Wash but the ONLY drawback is the idea of crossing 98 at either intersection on a bicycle.... it scares the crap outta me. So my question is:

Who dares cross 98 on a bike? I know 1 person on here who does, but I'd like to find out about others who use their bikes as a major form of transportation.

For those that ride bikes a lot but don't dare cross 98, what do you do? Do you drive your vehicle and then hop on your bike when you get to 30A or the vicinity?

We've got a few months to make our decision, but staying on this end is not part of that, so we need to get some pointers on this whole cycling & safety issue.

In the back of my head, I picture an underpass of some sort that would allow cyclists & pedestrians a safe way across 98.....:roll:

Muchas gracias!

 

[greenroomsurfer]

Myself, Jdarg, JohnR, and a plethora of other people I don't know. Watch out for my 16 old daughter though. Watch out for the Owl's head Rover and the silver Porche.

 

[organicmama]

Myself, Jdarg, JohnR, and a plethora of other people I don't know. Watch out for my 16 old daughter though. Watch out for the Owl's head Rover and the silver Porche.

I've seen your daughter, the Owl's Head Rover & the silver Porsche in that area....:shock:

I knew JDarg did & have grilled John R about his Xtracycle.

GRS, how often do you bike across? Regularly or just every once in a while?

BTW, Soap Peddler, I saw you on your Xtracycle last week heading into Sandestin and I was so excited!

 

[Smiling JOe]

I cross 98 on a bicycle and find it much safer than in a car, due to my awareness and lack of distractions like cell phone, radio, car noise, etc. It is easy when riding alone, but I'm sure that everything you do with more than one person leads to the herd mentality, and can prove more difficult, especially with young kids. I do, however, think you can teach all three of them good safe habits, and cross with no problem with patience. Your kids seem to listen very well.

 

[Smiling JOe]

Girl, you need to see Juice Bar Jen's Extra Cycle Beach Cruiser. That thing is awesome -- looks like the Cadillac of bicycles.

 

[greenroomsurfer]

I use to live right next to the peddler. I just had back surgery (remember) but I keep the bike at the store and ride and swim from there in the mawnin. But if your feeling froggy you can pull me around in one of those little yellow carts that go behind the bike.

 

[organicmama]

I cross 98 on a bicycle and find it much safer than in a car, due to my awareness and lack of distractions like cell phone, radio, car noise, etc. It is easy when riding alone, but I'm sure that everything you do with more than one person leads to the herd mentality, and can prove more difficult, especially with young kids. I do, however, think you can teach all three of them good safe habits, and cross with no problem with patience. Your kids seem to listen very well.

Are you SURE we're talking about the same kids? They hear my voice and it's already instant tune mommy out!

Honestly, though, they are safety freaks, so teaching the girls won't be a problem. Little guy is a holy terror when it comes to safety, so when he's older, Mr. OM will be teaching him, not me.

I'm looking at #2 & 3 being on the bike with me & #1 will be riding alone. Actually, for practical purposes, it will mainly be little guy in a seat because I'll have 2 in school most of the time.

 

[organicmama]

I use to live right next to the peddler. I just had back surgery (remember) but I keep the bike at the store and ride and swim from there in the mawnin. But if your feeling froggy you can pull me around in one of those little yellow carts that go behind the bike.

Are you going to squeeze in between two little ones?

 

[organicmama]

Girl, you need to see Juice Bar Jen's Extra Cycle Beach Cruiser. That thing is awesome -- looks like the Cadillac of bicycles.

I know. That's what I really want. Every time I'm in Seaside, she's so busy that I can't talk to her about it. But I figured out where she got the blender from!

 

[Jdarg]

Bdarg apparently listens to me occasionally because he just put together my cushy new bike seat.

I rode too far today. Going to bed now!