Distracted Ridng, Cyclists And Cell Phones - Page 2

Mr. Pink · #16 08-12-2018, 08:31 AM

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How do these people survive?

I used to ask myself that when I saw tourists rollerblading on the streets of Manhattan back when it was popular. And they could barely skate.

Burnette · #17 08-12-2018, 08:43 AM

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Why not just get a cheapo flip phone and carry that?

That's the ticket if I didn't have to add a phone to the plan. I feel comfortable having the big phone in the seat bag though. I got a hard case for it and cell foam material for inside the bag. The phone will probably come out better than in case of impact, Ha!

Burnette · #18 08-12-2018, 08:46 AM

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Don't phones with no monthly plan still make SOS/911 calls?

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Mostly the phone is a tether to my wife, so the need for calls to her is needed.
The more I think about bagging the phone the more I like it. Having less in my jersey pockets feels better to me.

ftf · #19 08-12-2018, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Don't phones with no monthly plan still make SOS/911 calls?

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Yes, All phones call 911 on plan or not, it's the law.

parris · #20 08-12-2018, 08:54 AM

The whole distracted any activity keeps getting worse. It doesn't seem to matter the age either. Yesterday as I was waiting while my wife was picking up something at a store I couldn't help but see an older gentleman completely sucked into his phone. My thought is "this guy is setting himself up to be a victim". Running, walking, cycling, driving, shopping, etc.

We have posted signage in visitation and the Administration lobby that cell phone usage isn't allowed in the buildings. People still have to be told more often than not.

smontanaro · #21 08-12-2018, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by parris

The whole distracted any activity keeps getting worse. It doesn't seem to matter the age either.

And it seems they just expect everyone will notice them and steer clear.

parris · #22 08-12-2018, 09:51 AM

^I believe in some, even many cases you're 100% correct. I think in others that they get so sucked in that they're not even aware of what they're doing outside of the little box of tech. I'm in no way saying that the people are right it's just an observation.

Clean39T · #23 08-12-2018, 09:52 AM

I'll spare you all my rant about riders wearing headphones... I sincerely hope no one here is doing that out on the road (or on trails).

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ptourkin · #24 08-12-2018, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Burnette

Why not just get a cheapo flip phone and carry that?

This is a good plan. If you have one of those fancy iPhones, it may just jump out of your pocket of its own volition and start Snapsharting or Instatindering some celebrities. Crazy kids.

Burnette · #25 08-12-2018, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by parris

^I believe in some, even many cases you're 100% correct. I think in others that they get so sucked in that they're not even aware of what they're doing outside of the little box of tech. I'm in no way saying that the people are right it's just an observation.

Agree. And seeing the cyclist engrossed in his phone close to the yellow line and moving closer was an prime example of losing situational awareness. In all my years of riding In have never ridden with someone who did that and I'm not sure how I would handle it.

I guess I would feel like I was the designated driver in such a situation and keep an eye out for both of us and keep him in front of me too. If it was excessive I wouldn't ride with someone doing it.

Most of my rides are solo though so it's not an issue for me thankfully.

oldpotatoe · #26 08-12-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

That's the ticket if I didn't have to add a phone to the plan. I feel comfortable having the big phone in the seat bag though. I got a hard case for it and cell foam material for inside the bag. The phone will probably come out better than in case of impact, Ha!

Just get one of those phones that come loaded with a certain amount of time. You say just for emergencies, give your sig other the phone number.

cachagua · #27 08-12-2018, 03:00 PM

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Just get one of those phones that come loaded with a certain amount of time...

I like that idea. The thing could just live on its charger in the drawer where I keep bike gloves, sunglasses, and spare tubes, and whenever I'm heading out the door for a ride, stuff that in my pocket as well.

That is a darn fine idea, thanks!

Best and BEST thing about it: nobody knows the number. NOBODY will call me.

deechee · #28 08-14-2018, 12:25 PM

There's an easier way of turning off features of your phone if you feel that you're not disciplined enough - like turning off the ringer; airplane mode; turning off notifications (email, fb etc.) . Also, most phones allow you to only have certain contacts contact you in a "do not disturb" mode etc. Having a prepaid just for riding seems like one more thing you can forget to charge before your ride. I'm pretty sure when it comes down to it, having your gps maps, email, flashlight etc is something you might miss when something happens.

Speaking of the distracted, I saw some guy in the middle of a fairly narrow (but quiet) road to my paretns' place towing his kid in a trailer, talking on the phone. Why risk your kid with your stupidity?

Burnette · #29 08-14-2018, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by deechee

There's an easier way of turning off features of your phone if you feel that you're not disciplined enough - like turning off the ringer; airplane mode; turning off notifications (email, fb etc.) . Also, most phones allow you to only have certain contacts contact you in a "do not disturb" mode etc. Having a prepaid just for riding seems like one more thing you can forget to charge before your ride. I'm pretty sure when it comes down to it, having your gps maps, email, flashlight etc is something you might miss when something happens.

Speaking of the distracted, I saw some guy in the middle of a fairly narrow (but quiet) road to my paretns' place towing his kid in a trailer, talking on the phone. Why risk your kid with your stupidity?

The guy I noticed cycling while thumbing his phone, it was his level of disconnect that was amazing, he was into that phone like he was sitting on the couch when actually he was just a few feet off of the yellow line. I think that you can get too complacent in risky environments and IMO being deep into a phone and wandering towards the yellow line is an good example of that.

As far as my situation goes I'll just carry my phone in the seat bag.

Gummee · #30 08-14-2018, 05:36 PM

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Mostly the phone is a tether to my wife, so the need for calls to her is needed.
The more I think about bagging the phone the more I like it. Having less in my jersey pockets feels better to me.

Before I got into the mortgage business, I didn't want anyone to call me when I was out riding.

AFTER I got into the mortgage business I didn't want anyone to call me either, but for different reasons.

I've been left walking a few times in the last 30 years. Last time I thumbed down an F150 and they gave me a ride to the LBS. Borrowed the owner's personal bike to finish what was left of my ride.

So, naw... y'all can have the electronic leash all y'all want. I'll pass.

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