Monthly Archives: May 2010

Poll: The law and reflective clothing

In a recent mailing list discussion, somebody proposed a law in which reflective or high visibility clothing for cyclists should be mandatory. As far as I know, New Hampshire is the only state with this requirement — NH RSA 265:144 “Special Rules for Bicycles” states, in part, “A bicyclist shall wear at least one item read more »

Chrome Bags in the news

Last night, CBS 5 (KPIX TV Channel 5 in San Francisco) broadcast a short news segment on Chrome Bags and their Made in the USA messenger bags.

Robert Gibbs rides a bicycle

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs apparently rides a bicycle, if this Tweet from him is any indication.

Santa Cruz Metro service cuts 2010

Santa Cruz Metro plans service reductions to cut spending [PDF] this fall. The cut that will effect me: Completely eliminating the bus that serves my daughter’s elementary school.

1,000 bananas on a bike!

  Cycle 9 bike shop in Chapel Hill, NC had somebody haul over 400 pounds of bananas (!) on a Yuba Mundo “affordable mobility” cargo bike. The cyclist, Dave Demming, looks a little shaky trying to maneuver the heavily laden two wheeler down the street, but he eventually makes it to his destination. More about read more »

Bike rack use instructions

  Bicycle Parking Park parallel to rack, use both sides. Estacionamiento de bicicletas Parquee paralelo, utilize ambos lados.