Sanyo has combined three cool things I like into one, easy to use package: solar power generation, bike share, and electric bikes. This is so amazing I think my head will explode.
Monthly Archives: March 2010
Jobst Brandt interview series
March 16, 2010 – 9:43 am
I see cycling tech legend Jobst Brandt on his steel yellow bicycle on Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County from time to time, and the couple of times we’ve talked he’s very willing to share his strong opinions on just about any topic, whether it’s logo design, cog railroads, or bicycle jersey fabrics. This old read more
Santa Cruz Metro considers Highway 17 fare increase
March 15, 2010 – 2:58 pm
The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District board voted in favor of a fare increase on the popular Highway 17 service to “maintain an optimal farebox recovery ratio.” Most fares will increase 25%. A public hearing and second vote is required before the fare increase, scheduled for June 10, takes place.
One legged man to cycle around the world
March 15, 2010 – 11:00 am
Romanian Paralympic athlete Ionut Preda begins his around-the-world bicycle ride at Obradoiro square in Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain, 13 March 2010. [picappgallerysingle id="8240259"]
Bicycle for my daughter
March 15, 2010 – 9:30 am
My daughter grew out of her old 20″ wheel bike a while ago. It’s a real stretch for her to ride any bike with 26″ tires (including my son’s old 13″ Gary Fisher frame), so I need something with 24″ wheels. She definitely wants a step through frame, which eliminates Specialized’s and Raleigh’s entire line read more
Toronto: Private cops for bike lane enforcement?
March 15, 2010 – 8:00 am
Darren in Toronto has an interesting idea: Toronto police don’t enforce no parking laws in city bike lanes. Since police can be hiredto police private events, why not hire one just to enforce bike lane no parking zones?
