Monthly Archives: March 2010

Cycling awareness test: The Bank Job

The latest “watch for cyclists” video from Do the Test. Kind of clever.

Clipless and fixed gear

I gave up clips and straps for clipless pedals back in 1987. When I first tried riding fixed gear in 2005, I briefly tried going back to straps, but for me it turns out clipless pedals are much easier to use.

Earphones Connected to More Injuries and Deaths

That headline is the claim of an automotive group in this Fox News DC story. The American Automobile Association says pedestrian injuries and deaths are increasing because people wearing earphones are not aware of their surroundings. I’d personally be interested in knowing the real crash data on this.

Vittorio Brumotti trials riding video

Italian mountain biker and runway fashion model Vittorio Brumotti has jumped into the trials riding YouTube video fray. He, too, can do a backwards front tire manual.

Bill Murray (apparently) rides a bicycle

Comedian Bill Murray talks about riding a bicycle in Austin, Texas during a visit at Mellow Johnny’s bike shop.

Win a Free Bicycle

Win any of the bikes (value under $5,000) in the Bicycling Magazine 2010 Buyer’s Guide.