Happy Friday!
I know Biking Viking and the rest of you in America east of the Rocky Mountains are suffering through a heat wave, but it’s jacket weather here in California in the middle of July. That means perfect weather for tonight’s San Jose Bike Party ride. The theme: “Mad Science.” Tonight’s ride starts promptly at 8 PM from Taylor & 9th in San Jose, with various feeder rides to the start. Confidential to Ian: No idea yet if I’ll be there or not.
Yes, of course I’m on the Google+ bandwagon. My biggest circle so far is “Smelly Bike Hippies.” Click the Google Plus icon to the right for my personal profile. I have some invites if you need one — please leave a comment. Disqus sends your email address to me if you fill that field — I’ll need that to send to Google if you want a G+ invitation.
Bicycle Blogs, News, Links and Updates
Busting stereotypes about smelly bike hippies. Via Kent.
Inside Le Tour: Getting there.
[Ad] My friends at the Bike Shop Hub have a sale going through August 2 on Burley Trailers: Travoy Bike Cargo Trailer, Nomad Bike Cargo Trailer, Burley Solo Bike Child Trailer, Burley dLite Bike Child Trailer, and Burley Tail Wagon Bike Dog Trailer. Check it out!
Seen on Craigslist: Used bike lane free for the taking. Via Torontoist. The city of Toronto is expending tremendous political effort to remove bike lanes there.
An illustration of Rule #7:
US Consumer Product Safety Commission establishes new standards for lead in toys. Pediatric researcher Dana Best, MD, advocated last February in a CPSC hearing for the lower 100 PPM limit for bicycles because she’s believes people will ingest lead by licking bicycles. If you’re licking your bike, you’re likely already brain damaged.
Thor Hushovd rules. See also a most beautiful win.
Chrome This is my city photo contest.
Ouch: I hope this woman is okay!
From Human Transit, a nice essay on Permanent Weather and the Civic Image. Stay cool!
See also:
- Burley re-introduces trailer bikes and ski trailer kit
- Burley Travoy
- Recalls: Felt CX and Burley child trailers
- Bike Trailer Jackknife
