tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post1997958001352664408..comments2024-02-05T01:40:17.832-08:00Comments on Spokesmama: Review & Giveaway: Planet Bike Superflash TurboLisa Corriveauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17528772139443165946noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-78541240949750392652012-12-05T10:14:17.612-08:002012-12-05T10:14:17.612-08:00Actually I used the car2go with my almost 6-years ...Actually I used the car2go with my almost 6-years old; I carried his (small) booster seat in a shopping bag. But you are right, this wouldn't work well with a regular car seat.Csillanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-19428003535069848732012-12-04T03:24:19.231-08:002012-12-04T03:24:19.231-08:00It's hard not to bike in the dark these days--...It's hard not to bike in the dark these days--we've only got, what, 6 hours of daylight at this time of year? ;)<br /><br />You can get a set of red & white lights for under $10 that are tiny & easy to pop in a pocket or even loop into a zipper pull. I use MEC's turtle lights for that--we've even got one on the stroller. :)Lisa Corriveauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528772139443165946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-37683451803628502232012-12-03T20:36:01.408-08:002012-12-03T20:36:01.408-08:00We don't really bike in the dark, mainly becau...We don't really bike in the dark, mainly because we don't have a light or proper reflective gear! I guess we have gone to the park a few times and biked back in the dark by accident though. :)Jenhttp://www.mamapapabubbba.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-4657053823073911052012-12-03T15:21:11.860-08:002012-12-03T15:21:11.860-08:00Car2Go is great for one-way trips if it's just...Car2Go is great for one-way trips if it's just one or two adults or older children. But when you have a car seat to deal with, one-way trips are way more hassle.Lisa Corriveauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528772139443165946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-63331699566921303182012-12-03T13:20:29.627-08:002012-12-03T13:20:29.627-08:00Well, it's not really related to bicycling, bu...Well, it's not really related to bicycling, but I just went back and re-read your car-sharing experiences. I am using Car2Go (although we have one Modo parked very close), for the availability of one-way trips. (For my last outing, the prices would have been comparable - difference of less than $1.)Csillanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-46908913361541167232012-12-03T11:11:32.404-08:002012-12-03T11:11:32.404-08:00Yes--heading home in the dark & quiet is lovel...Yes--heading home in the dark & quiet is lovely. I particularly loved riding back 'home' to where we were staying on Galiano & Saltspring Islands a few years back. The roads there are empty most of the time (except just after a ferry) & it's very dark at night. Looking forward to doing that bike trip again soon. Lisa Corriveauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528772139443165946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-75770724444966314462012-12-03T11:07:11.704-08:002012-12-03T11:07:11.704-08:00Awesome! Bike commuting is great--I loved getting ...Awesome! Bike commuting is great--I loved getting that blast of exercise first thing & burning off the stress of the workday right after. :) Lisa Corriveauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528772139443165946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-77157358189439836682012-12-02T20:53:29.926-08:002012-12-02T20:53:29.926-08:00This is by far, the best light we've ever used...This is by far, the best light we've ever used! I just lost mine today :( Since we don't drive anymore, our bikes are our sole means of transportation. Since it's getting darker these days, we use our lights a lot! My favorite place to go after dark is home! I love riding along the quiet, empty streets late at night. Elle Bustamantehttp://tinyhelmetsbigbikes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-2658216376630975882012-12-02T17:54:39.277-08:002012-12-02T17:54:39.277-08:00My husband bikes from North Van to central Burnaby...My husband bikes from North Van to central Burnaby most days and this light would make me worry less for sure! He is quite well lit but I don't think it's ever enough!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03946921599128758013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-36322180084101077582012-12-01T19:16:13.757-08:002012-12-01T19:16:13.757-08:00Ooh, what a great memory! Though I ride a lot now,...Ooh, what a great memory! Though I ride a lot now, I didn't bike much as a teenager. Had a cheap bike that never worked too well & lived in a really hilly area. Lisa Corriveauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528772139443165946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-58940940578013333902012-12-01T19:01:42.173-08:002012-12-01T19:01:42.173-08:00The seawall ride is scenic... but I usually find i...The seawall ride is scenic... but I usually find it frustrating during sunny summer days when it's full of tourists walking on the bike path. :P It's lovely at 5:30pm on a chilly late fall evening though. :)Lisa Corriveauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528772139443165946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-59183311008893262912012-12-01T15:05:15.903-08:002012-12-01T15:05:15.903-08:00I don't bike anymore, but my husband does to a...I don't bike anymore, but my husband does to and from work - he tells his German colleagues about his route around the seawall to the office and they are very jealous.Erinhttp://erinatlarge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-87798697450585952252012-11-30T11:54:16.676-08:002012-11-30T11:54:16.676-08:00I remember biking home from beach parties in the s...I remember biking home from beach parties in the summer (when I was a teenager), and there were a couple of flat open stretches where the riding was nice and I'd be able to look at the stars, and even see the Northern Lights a couple of times. It was very cool.CaroLynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792689078893016910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-39499130863315948172012-11-30T11:41:27.533-08:002012-11-30T11:41:27.533-08:00I swear, EVERYONE I know is talking about NYC thes...I swear, EVERYONE I know is talking about NYC these days... I really need to go. & I'll put biking the Brooklyn Bridge on the to do list. :)Lisa Corriveauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528772139443165946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993228338789986683.post-23757071619202499352012-11-30T09:56:19.743-08:002012-11-30T09:56:19.743-08:00Biking to Brooklyn across the Brooklyn Bridge is a...Biking to Brooklyn across the Brooklyn Bridge is always a favorite after dark ride!Hey Mulliganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802524541404119660noreply@blogger.com