Ever Race a Tractor?
Wednesday October 31, 2007
Something funny happened to me as I was riding to work the other day. Part of my route takes me on a busy four-lane road with nice broad shoulders. On ... Read More
Wait! Bikes Really ARE Transportation - DOT Secretary Mary Peters Now Says
Monday October 29, 2007
As you might recall, in an earlier post we talked about how in an August interview on PBS, US Department of Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said that "bikes are not ... Read More
Race Number Windbreaker
Friday October 26, 2007
Ever wonder what to do with your race number when the event is over? You want to hold on to the glory however you can. Mine are tacked ... Read More
Counterproductive
Tuesday October 23, 2007
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Pulling a Kid Trailer Can Keep You Safer - Even With No Kids Inside
Saturday October 20, 2007
Several people I know have found that pulling a trailer with flag like you'd haul kids in behind their bike makes cars seem to pass them more slowly and give ... Read More
Knickers Review: Shins Knickers Made By Chrome
Wednesday October 17, 2007
Want to get yourself an instant dose of hip? Then check out the knickers made by Chrome Transport of San Francisco. Known for its gear and apparel made ... Read More
What's In Your Bike Bag?
Sunday October 14, 2007
Here's a question for you: What five things are there in your bike bag that you absolutely won't go riding without? We'll take an informal survey and publish ... Read More
Pedalite Pedals Coming to North American Market
Thursday October 11, 2007
If you're interested in ways to make yourself safer and more visible on the bike, you'll want to check out Pedalite pedals. Sold in Europe for almost a decade, ... Read More
Cycling in Germany: The Perfect Place to Ride a Bike
Sunday October 7, 2007
If you've ever thought about riding in Europe, About.com's Guide to Germany, Michele Hartley, has a terrific collection of resources and links to all types of cycling there. ... Read More
Humana Starts Bike Sharing Program for Employees
Thursday October 4, 2007
Humana, a healthcare company that employs 8,500 people in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, has started a bike-sharing program called "Freewheelin" for its workers, and already over 2,000 employees have signed up ... Read More
Bicycling Haiku
Monday October 1, 2007
Climbing
There was a time, son
When hills like these were my friends.
Ford was president.
One more:
Bonking
Thirty miles remain
four dimes and stale clifbar
can I make it home?
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