My (mostly non cycling) buddy Michael in Denver asked what the point of this Speed Vest is. Why is it helpful for motorists to know how fast a cyclist is going? I think motorists see a bike and mostly think “slow.” And yes, we generally are slower than most traffic. But there have been occasions read more
Lance Armstrong responded to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s inquiry this morning on Twitter and confirmed he will race next May in the 2010 Amgen Tour of California. This was followed by responses from Levi Leipheimer, George Hincapie and David Zabriskie that they also plan to race in California next May, followed by a Twitter conversation read more
Well, the official announcement was supposed to be at 10 AM, but several people (including the Governator) pre-announced about a half hour ago. Here are the host cities. Stage 1, Sunday May 16: Amgen Tour of California will begin with a 78 mile race from Nevada City to Sacramento. Stage 2, Monday May 17: Davis read more
The first San Jose Bike to the Movie night is tonight, Thursday, October 22 at the Camera 12, on South Second between San Carlos and Paseo de San Antonio (that pedestrian mall type area). Tonight it’s “Quicksilver” with Kevin Bacon as a down on his luck stockbroker who discovers purpose as a bike messenger. The read more
Boulder Bike Story from Bikes Belong on Vimeo. I lived in Boulder County and frequently cycled in the city of Boulder, and I can attest to the bike friendliness and amazing cycling opportunities there. Boulder residents began building for non car transportation in the 60s. Last year, 46% of the city’s transportation budget was spent read more
Comedian Winston Spear of Toronto gives advice on how to inconvenience the thief who stole your bike. Poetry: “Critical Mass” by Edmonton Poet Laureate Roland Pemberton aka Cadence Weapon. Outstanding post from Clutch Couriers about pacing yourself at the speed of life. Ask Umbra on eco sustainability and bike helmet replacement. (…and last I checked, read more
