December 17, 20121 Comment on Bicycle civil defense drills
September 6, 20128 Comments on It’s takes all types
I ride part way to my office on the Guadalupe River Trail in San Jose, California.
Like many urban bike trails, this path can be busy with a mix of cyclists and walkers of all ages. Since walkers are the “more vulnerable user” on these paths, I relax and slow to nearly walking speed, no matter what bike I happen to ride that day.
September 6, 2012Leave a Comment
Thoughts lead to words. Words lead to action.
In 1868, James Cavanaugh represented the Territory of Montana as a non-voting delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives. He testified to the House, “I like an Indian better dead than living. I have never in my life seen a good Indian – and I have seen thousands – except when I have seen a dead Indian.”
August 10, 20123 Comments on Gentrification, classism, and San Jose bikeways
Bikes vs old ladies and hypocrites bloviating stupidly about class conflict.
Hedding Street in San Jose is a neighborhood arterial that feeds traffic to Highways 101, 87 and 880. The heavy traffic naturally results in more noise, air pollution, disease and risks for those who live on Hedding. This, in turn, results in lower home values and, apparently, a perception by some residents that they live in a “ghetto.”
Except for the loss of free street parking, San Jose’s proposed 4-3 lane reduction on Hedding Street will primarily benefit the people who live on Hedding. The 3 lane configuration can still safely handle the current level of traffic of 16,500 vehicles per day.
July 11, 201214 Comments on Dear Wheelsucker on San Tomas Expressway
It’s Not A Race.
I really don’t mind pulling you those three miles this morning at 24 MPH, but jumping out of the saddle to surge away like you did when you took the lead was just rude. If you’re gonna draft off of me, please return the favor.
kthxbai.
July 9, 20124 Comments on Allegedly