July 27, 20111 Comment on Lara Stone rides a bicycle
It’s been ages since I’ve done a celebrity bicycle post. Here’s Dutch model Lara Stone riding a big black Omafiets around London.
July 27, 20114 Comments on Girls on bouncing bicycles
I’m having fun watching the historical bicycle films collected at CriticalPast, an archival film distribution service.
July 27, 20114 Comments on Kristen tackles a bike thief
Security camera footage captures man casually breaking a lock with a bolt cutter to steal a bike. Kristen and an unidentified friend — who apparently see the theft through the office window — take quick action, run outside and block the would be thief’s escape.
Unlike some previous thwarted bike theft attempts captured on video, there doesn’t seem to be any retributive citizen justice in this example.
WCG is at Bay and Embarcadero in San Francisco. Via Jenny Oh.
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July 27, 20114 Comments on French army cyclists 1910
July 26, 20112 Comments on Weathering the Storm
About twenty years ago, here in Colorado Springs one could count on summer showers around 4:00 p.m. for half an hour, which gave way to sunny skies which dried it all up. Until this year that weather pattern had disappeared, and one could count on a dry ride home from work.
Yesterday’s monsoon rains were wicked wet, thunder was loud, and lightning was uncomfortably close. I rode on, reminding myself that this is better than driving because the roads are icy or it is -30° F.
The most accurate weather I have seen comes not from my local TV stations or their websites, but from a little site known as USAir Net. It is geared toward Aviators, but is remarkably accurate and allows me to gauge with some accuracy wind direction. I loathe the wind.
If you’re a commuter, check out this site. It is well worth your time.
July 25, 20111 Comment on Watch me wallabies feed, mate.
They’re a dangerous breed, mate. While you’re not looking, one of ’em just might sneak past you and win the Tour de France. Do I still need a spoilers warning?
