Posted on 03/26/2014 4:36:06 PM PDT by Kartographer
Bicycles offer us a quick way to move around, and if you know what you're doing and where you are going, they can be very stealthy. They give us options for carrying gear on racks and saddle bags, or even in trailers. A good bike will carry you over a variety of terrain, whether paved or not. They are easy to maintain, can be stored in a number of locations, and can be hidden fairly easily, when need be. Most importantly, with a little skill, their maneuverability will help you dodge even the stickiest of situations.
Let's suppose I have to get to my family, who is eleven miles away. The main roads are shut down to me, and I don't want to be locked into strictly paved back roads either. With some essential gear on my back or on a seat rack and a sidearm handy, I can easily sneak off under cover of darkness and begin winding my way through the alternate routes to get to their house. I can move quickly and very quietly. If cover is needed, I can move off the road into trees or bushes whenever possible. My background as a mountain biker gives me many off-road options that may not be there for everybody, but anyone can train to meet these needs.
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Anybody consider horses for emergency transportation?Plus I can shoot a rifle on horseback,try that on a bicycle.
How do you keep form being attacked by goats?
A moped might do...
I want the 4 wheel drive bicycle of post #6.
Good idea ... and I love riding a bike.
Bikes are a great alternative but somewhat limited on terrain and durability.
Best use is probably to use it to carry stuff while you walk it.
Kart!! You are my hero, whom I trust for my EOTWAWKI info...
Which long distance, handheld walkie talkie system do you/other FReepers recommend?
be easier’to put a’bigger’muffler’on a motorbike or’four-wheeler and be a lot faster.
better hope you’re not firing something too hot for the barrel.
LOL
Don’t think our skinny tired aluminum frame road bikes would qualify. Light as hell they are, but only good for the smoothest of roads.
Price $5,000
Unlike other quad bikes, this touring pedal-cycle allows adults in the rear to steer, accommodating up to four riders. Made in the Netherlands, where cycling routes span the country's length and breadth, the quadracycle has twin rear seats equipped with pedals that power its rear drive train forward and backward. With a maximum speed of 10 mph under its maximum 550 lb. load, the cycle rolls on four 17" aluminum wheels and treaded, pneumatic rubber tires, suitable for pavement, sidewalks, or smooth ground. With a low center of gravity for reliable and consistent stability through turns, the left pedaler controls the cycle's steering with a wheel and stops the cycle with a handbrake. Two forward seats allow passengers a full view of the surroundings while secured with lap belts; a foot well secures younger riders' feet while horizontal bars accommodate shorter legs for comfort. The cycle's resilient 16-gauge powder-coated steel chassis and sturdy ABS seats and fenders withstand the elements for years of reliability. Special conditions and guarantee limitations apply. 79" L x 40" W x 42" H. (220 lbs.)
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