November 15, 20126 Comments on Mr Roadshow says “NO SIDEWALK RIDING”
Gary Richards aka “Mr Roadshow” is the traffic columnist for the San Jose Mercury News. He tells cyclists to ride in the road in today’s column: Pedestrians, drivers plead for bicyclists to stay off sidewalks.
October 25, 20123 Comments on Thanking the 873
From today’s “Roadshow” column in the San Jose Mercury News:
My husband commutes from our home in the area of Yerba Buena/San Felipe Road to Valley Medical Center about three times a week. Although I love his commitment, it’s nerve-racking for me. I worry all the time someone is going to mow him over.
But, he says about 87 percent of the people out there in cars are respectful of his presence. They let him have the lane when needed, wave him on at rights of way, make eye contact and don’t blow their horn at him for no reason.
Thanks to all the drivers that share the road with my husband and countless others. I’d like to thank this 87 percent who realize that not only is cycling good for your health, it keeps the mileage down on the car and keeps gas money in your wallet.
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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.
August 16, 20123 Comments on Sharing the road with a city bus
July 26, 20121 Comment on Los Gatos Police: Watch that left cross!