It's too bad that the mobile version no longer shows the most-discussed stories. I think you will lose some clicks as a result, since people won't know to look for the latest comments on old stories.
It would be interesting to know why the ski area has changed its snow-making focus in the past two seasons. Used to be they opened Vagabond up before the Glaze, also allowing people to ride Thunderhead. That seemed a better way, because it spread the lift riders out a bit and gave low-intermediate skiers somewhere to go (Heavenly Daze generally feeling more difficult than Vagabond, especially when its all man-made). Can the Pilot do a story on this?
Brian, in my case it WAS a police officer who nearly ran me off the road... so what happens then?
Jerry, I'm curious to hear your response to Scott's post, which is simply stating the obvious. In the same way that it's not OK for an angry driver to chase down the idiot driver who ran a stop sign ahead of him, or cur him off on the highway, it's not OK for angry drivers to buzz cyclists to send some kind of message. One of these days, someone's going to get killed... and that will have repercussions for the cyclist AND the driver. (And if the cyclist happens to be a completely law-abiding rider, too bad for him?)
I just don't understand all the anger toward cyclists. Yes, a lot of clueless riders in town run stop signs and, less often, red lights. A lot of clueless pedestrians do, too, but you don't hear too many complaints about them. On the roads outside town, what is the big deal here? You have to wait 5 seconds to pass someone? Why is that such a huge problem? I ride alone, so I am always single file, and I ride as far to the right as is safe without getting too close to the gravel and dirt. And yet, once a ride at least, someone decides it's fun to pass me with inches to spare. Why is that OK?
Yesterday I was riding on Twenty Mile, when a Routt County Sheriff's vehicle almost ran me off the road. He gave me maybe 6 inches of clearance, and I was already as far to the right as was possible without moving onto gravel or dirt. Since there was no oncoming traffic, I have no idea what the driver's motivation was, but I sure wish our law enforcement was up to speed on the law.
Melanie Turek 5 months, 2 weeks ago on Major makeover for SteamboatToday.com launches midday Monday
Major makeover for SteamboatToday.com launches midday Monday
saw that today Brent. thanks!
Melanie Turek 5 months, 2 weeks ago on Major makeover for SteamboatToday.com launches midday Monday
Major makeover for SteamboatToday.com launches midday Monday
It's too bad that the mobile version no longer shows the most-discussed stories. I think you will lose some clicks as a result, since people won't know to look for the latest comments on old stories.
Melanie Turek 6 months ago on Ski and snowboard touring gear finding its way to Steamboat shelves
Ski and snowboard touring gear finding its way to Steamboat shelves
$700 for a jacket??? Yikes.
Melanie Turek 6 months, 1 week ago on Timely winter storm forecast for Steamboat inside 2 weeks to start of ski season
Timely winter storm forecast for Steamboat inside 2 weeks to start of ski season
It would be interesting to know why the ski area has changed its snow-making focus in the past two seasons. Used to be they opened Vagabond up before the Glaze, also allowing people to ride Thunderhead. That seemed a better way, because it spread the lift riders out a bit and gave low-intermediate skiers somewhere to go (Heavenly Daze generally feeling more difficult than Vagabond, especially when its all man-made). Can the Pilot do a story on this?
Melanie Turek 7 months, 3 weeks ago on TIC Holdings to complete transition out of Steamboat by end of 2013
TIC Holdings to complete transition out of Steamboat by end of 2013
Too bad they won't be supporting teleworkers...
Melanie Turek 9 months, 2 weeks ago on Rob Douglas: We must work it out
Rob Douglas: We must work it out
I know I'm gonna get hated on here for posting this, but it is a perspective, certainly, and apparently not terribly far from where the SS police fit in: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/05/opinion/sunday/if-kant-were-a-new-york-cyclist.html?_r=1&hp
Melanie Turek 10 months ago on Brent Boyer: It's a 2-way street
Brent Boyer: It's a 2-way street
Then again, we are not the only community dealing with this. Perhaps it's time to invest in a GoPro... http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/21/technology/bicyclists-using-cameras-to-capture-accidents.html
Melanie Turek 10 months ago on Brent Boyer: It's a 2-way street
Brent Boyer: It's a 2-way street
Brian, in my case it WAS a police officer who nearly ran me off the road... so what happens then?
Jerry, I'm curious to hear your response to Scott's post, which is simply stating the obvious. In the same way that it's not OK for an angry driver to chase down the idiot driver who ran a stop sign ahead of him, or cur him off on the highway, it's not OK for angry drivers to buzz cyclists to send some kind of message. One of these days, someone's going to get killed... and that will have repercussions for the cyclist AND the driver. (And if the cyclist happens to be a completely law-abiding rider, too bad for him?)
I just don't understand all the anger toward cyclists. Yes, a lot of clueless riders in town run stop signs and, less often, red lights. A lot of clueless pedestrians do, too, but you don't hear too many complaints about them. On the roads outside town, what is the big deal here? You have to wait 5 seconds to pass someone? Why is that such a huge problem? I ride alone, so I am always single file, and I ride as far to the right as is safe without getting too close to the gravel and dirt. And yet, once a ride at least, someone decides it's fun to pass me with inches to spare. Why is that OK?
Melanie Turek 10 months ago on Brent Boyer: It's a 2-way street
Brent Boyer: It's a 2-way street
Yesterday I was riding on Twenty Mile, when a Routt County Sheriff's vehicle almost ran me off the road. He gave me maybe 6 inches of clearance, and I was already as far to the right as was possible without moving onto gravel or dirt. Since there was no oncoming traffic, I have no idea what the driver's motivation was, but I sure wish our law enforcement was up to speed on the law.
Melanie Turek 10 months, 1 week ago on Pedal, petal combine at Kitchen and Garden Tour in Steamboat
Pedal, petal combine at Kitchen and Garden Tour in Steamboat
Some local young musicians will be playing violin, solo and in ensemble, at 10:30am at the Parra's house--worth a listen!