Monthly Archives: October 2011

Gas engine push trailer

A knife sharpener uses a gasoline engine to power his mobile grinding rig, which is on a trailer attached to his bicycle. When he’s not sharpening knives and scissors, the small businessman attaches the engine to the trailer wheels, so motorized trailer pushes the bicycle.

Going back to Menlo

Wednesday and Thursday have been spent back at my former work place in Menlo Park.

What Kent wrote…

I agree with everything Kent writes, so just click through and read his essay.

Pedalfest 2011 @ Jack London Square

“Pedalfest is a free celebration of bikes, cycling, food, family and fun on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 10 am – 5 pm at Jack London Square. Pedalfest is for everyone –from the recreational rider and casual observer to the seasoned cyclist– to share in the joy of riding.” Take your bike on the East read more »

Profiling suspected bike thieves

Cheers to Lancashire, England police for their aggressive bicycle anti-theft campaign. Jeers for their apparently heavy handed application of “stop and show proof”. Police in Lancashire, England stop cyclists and ask them to show proof of ownership in anti-theft campaign.

Transit Tuesday

I regularly follow two blogs that discussion public transportation: Human Transit and Cap’n Transit.