tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post1067046067472561392..comments2024-01-05T11:00:30.673-06:00Comments on DFW Point-to-Point: Smart BusinessSteve Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-39511348614996936212011-03-28T12:02:48.623-05:002011-03-28T12:02:48.623-05:00I never miss an opportunity teach businesses the c...I never miss an opportunity teach businesses the correct manor of installing bike racks. Yes, a bike rack even placed incorrectly is a nice gesture, but that's all it is....a gesture. That said, these things are easily moved so a gentle nudge to the business owner might help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-28453888135923386892011-03-23T21:43:26.061-05:002011-03-23T21:43:26.061-05:00Steve,
Good post! Having a bike rack is better tha...Steve,<br />Good post! Having a bike rack is better than having nothing. So, I am with you!<br />Peace :)GreenComotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272116464292908327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-15873197774586879342011-03-23T16:11:30.941-05:002011-03-23T16:11:30.941-05:00We have a QT on one of the local training routes f...We have a QT on one of the local training routes for Freewheel. I'll bet it's mobbed on those group rides, so I'll try to get some photos.<br /><br />On another tack, there was a blogger here in Tulsa doing weekly food reviews of QT products. Some sounded so good I wanted to try them.Ed Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661476789768156794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-75023951714704066822011-03-23T10:04:15.576-05:002011-03-23T10:04:15.576-05:00You bet one should ride a bicycle to QT -- best c-...You bet one should ride a bicycle to QT -- best c-store coffee on the planet ;-) So props to them for the racks. Yes, placement is a (small) problem, but I'd default to praise -- plenty of positive reinforcement every time I buy coffee. I make a point of patronizing businesses that offer racks. And, through our Bicycle Friendly Springfield FB page (run by a local bicycle shop), we have a summer business promotion program here -- ride to the business, get a perk.aclinehttp://isocrates.us/bike/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-50273877693068161722011-03-22T19:59:44.319-05:002011-03-22T19:59:44.319-05:00QT seems to be a pretty good company. I'm kind...QT seems to be a pretty good company. I'm kind of surprised to see bike racks there as their stores are located in busy high traffic areas where you don't normally see many riders. At one time when I was fed up with my job I noticed that QT pays their managers pretty well.Rat Trap Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14123315525301010775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-1196133646771182782011-03-22T16:57:30.227-05:002011-03-22T16:57:30.227-05:00PM is, of course, completely correct in his critic...PM is, of course, completely correct in his criticism of the bike rack. HOWEVER, this is a poorly designed bike facility that endangers nobody and which is immensely superior to that at any other local gas station. My communication with QT will be to give positive statements each and every time I or any of my family visit. There will be opportunity to criticize if any of their competion does better. In other words, "In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king."Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-69423804350218697202011-03-22T10:56:58.567-05:002011-03-22T10:56:58.567-05:00Several years ago, 7-Eleven installed racks at all...Several years ago, 7-Eleven installed racks at all their locations. Lack of use (due in part to poor dish-rack design) ended in their removal after a few years.<br /><br />You might point out to QT that by moving the racks out 3' from the wall, they could A) Double capacity (2 to 4), or cut 50% from installation costs by only installing one rack without loss of capacity. However, their landscape architect probably thinks that's parking for 4-8 bikes, instead of the 2 bike the installation will accommodate.<br /><br />What they have done, while far better than nothing, is analogous to doubling their surface parking by striping in 4' parking spaces.PM Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08841490283131875648noreply@blogger.com