Monthly Archives: March 2010

Bike Path 3 MPH speed limit

3 MPH speed limit on a Newport Beach, California bike path connecting Back Bay Dr to the Pacific Coast Highway.

92 foot long tandem sets new world record

Dutch engineering students Teiji Meier and Jan Bart Brink set the world record last winter riding the world’s longest tandem, according to this video.

Bicycle bell recall

Do you own this bike bell? It may be subject to a recall. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Do It Best Corporation of Fort Wayne, IN are recalling this bike bell because of excessive lead in the red paint. The bells are manufactured by the Botou Baite Bike Bell Co. Ltd., of Botou read more »

Armstrong, Kornheiser, bike path funding, and more

True story: I was intentionally ‘tapped’ in the back wheel by a guy driving a red BMW last year near the Santa Cruz Harbor.

Women’s cycling survey

The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals asks women and girls to take this short survey to assist them in assessing what factors need to be addressed to encourage women to ride more places more often.

Fred rides a track bike

Copenhagen, Denmark isn’t just a city of of well dressed, beautiful women riding bikes in high heels. Next week, the UCI Track Cycling World Championship will take place there at the Ballerup Super Arena Velodrome.