LAist: Video of the Day: How to Bicycle Ride on Mandevile Canyon

schellter

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:49:12 -0800

Nice video, Dan and Brian do good work. Watch it again and visualize two bikes riding side by side. IMO most of those interactions with vehicles would work less well with two bikes together. Personally I feel comfortable riding two abreast on the up-hill of Mandeville but for me that is usually only practical on the lower portion of the hill (I don't have enough lung capacity to ride and talk towards the top). But, on the downhill I feel much more comfortable riding single file. It makes it easier for cars to get around me and in places the road surface is really bad and single file allows me more options for what part of the roadway I can use.

bernmart

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:05:30 -0800

Good video; I learned a lot just from the recommendation that one take the lane when descending. That said, I hope no one's assuming that the victims in the Mandeville Canyon incident were doing anything wrong or improper. They were victims of a crime, pure and simple.

Enci

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:31:45 -0800

That's pretty fast. Thanks panasonicyouth!

panasonicyouth

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:16:59 -0800

Enci (and for others who care), I've ridden Mandeville twice now. Both times, I was riding between 25 and 40 miles per hour. (I don't think I ever hit 40, but I did come within a few MPH the second time, once I knew the road better.) Plus, there's a few stop signs near the bottom that I had to stop for, so the max speed doesn't last for very long. :)

jericho1ne

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:37:32 -0800

What camera was used for the filming (camera make/model, lens model) and what media was it recorded on? Thanks.

Enci

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:14:12 -0800

I would love to know how fast the cyclists go downhill. I think that would be beneficial information so that motorists can get an idea of how fast we can travel on two wheels. Super awesome video though! I hope you're on the task force!

outdoorurbanite

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:45:36 -0800

Great Video! Thanks for keeping attention on the Mandeville Canyon situation, and for the great information. More cyclists and motorists need to know about issues like taking the lane so that everyone is safer. I've also posted about California Bike Laws and Road Safety in light of the Mandeville Canyon accident if anyone is interested in more information. Stay safe and ride on!

jrb

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:53:53 -0800

Bingo, have I guessed correctly about your identity?

panasonicyouth

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:27:02 -0800

Holy crap, that was SO AWESOME. SO SO AWESOME. We need to get these guys to head up a full education binge on the LA population, both for cyclists and motorists. That is the best and safest way to ride for all parties involved.

BingosDingo

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:16:24 -0800

Excellent! But really now, shouldn't this be titled "Riding Safely Anywhere?"