I would guess you're right about Shanghai vs. L.A. air quality, but I really loved Shanghai's vibe or whatever you want to call it. Certainly never felt that way in L.A. We were there during National Day (which actually lasts a week), so maybe people were extra-happy and friendly due to the holiday, I dunno. We…

Based on my very limited experience there, Shanghai's air was much cleaner than Beijing. If it was as dirty as Beijing, you wouldn't be able to see Pudong from the Bund...

My wife and I were anchored right there (ship in center of pic) last fall. Two-week cruise for business... Shanghai was great. She wanted to move there immediately, but I was all like "What about the kids?!"

For a minute, I thought I had written this. I get a bit nutty with lights on in fog and rain as well. Another factor with fog that I find interesting is that it screws with your senses and will make you think you're driving slower than you actually are, causing you to speed up - cruise control or frequent speed…

Jason - I think your "Will it Baby" metric should include fitting a rear-facing car seat behind the driver.

Yes, if 55 was on the highway. If it was a side road, no way. The easiest example is the GSP (Garden State Parkway). Posted limit is 55. Most people do anywhere from 65 to 80 all day.

I got pulled over by a NJ state trooper for speeding. My Subaru wagon (88?) was filled to the headliner with all of my worldly possessions. I may have stretched the truth about being homeless (I was in between apartments, really!)... he gave me a warning for not using my seatbelt, which was a gift, since it carried…

Nice, thanks! I liked all the other answers but this one makes the most sense.

This turned out to be in Finland, by the way. I was 330 KM off, but I didn't even have a clue what language the signs were in. Just a lucky guess.

I'm hooked. Any guesses what this sign is referring to?

Yep, I know. My reply wasn't intended for him. Very confusing comment system...

I did a quick search and it looks like the SV650 is around $8,000 new. The bicycle he hit was at least $4,000.00. People that are serious about the sport and have the cash often spend much more.

Bret - My comment regarding MI's was intended for DleFrltzDle, not you. Sorry for the confusion. If you've ridden Roubaix than I am confident that you would spank me (on the climbs, that is), and I'm a bit younger than you.

The bicycle he was riding was likely more expensive than the motorcycle (I know it's a Duc and those can be expensive; certainly are to maintain). Titanium frame with a breakaway system for traveling (can't tell what brand but I'll guess $3,500), $1,200-$1,600 wheels, carbon fork... I have a feeling any of these guys…

Sometimes, if I'm really really good, I get pancakes. Savor those waffles for me.

I think that's a Pontiac, dude.

American Flyers. Honestly, I had to Google "Kevin Costner cycling movie" to remember, even though I'm a total bike nerd. I'm old and have three little kids; that's my excuse. For a brief period in the early 90's, I owned one of the Specialized Allez bikes featured in the movie (same vintage, color, etc.)... one of…

If time allows, paint the van to match this:

The longest ride I ever did in a day was the "200 on 100," which is a ride from Canada to Mass through Vermont, on Route 100. We did it in 18 hours with stops (also includes getting lost for 30 minutes or so). There were only three of us, plus a support van filled with food, drinks and tools. The support van would…

That was an attempt at humor. Sorry if that wasn't clear.