June 25, 20122 Comments on Vehicle miles traveled and economic growth
The city of Santa Cruz, California can see its population of 60,000 people double on a nice summer weekend. Tens of thousands of cars clog the local streets as visitors search for parking before hitting the beaches, the Boardwalk, and other tourist venues around the County.
While many locals see troublesome traffic congestion, businesses see dollar signs inside of each car and truck that rolls into town from Highway 17.
June 23, 2012Leave a Comment
Ursula sells her organic, all natural frozen treats from her Worksman Cycles vending tricycle at events around Santa Cruz County, California.
Her treats are delicious; try one out when you see her.
June 21, 2012Leave a Comment
A guy driving a 12 foot wide flatbed truck down Old San Jose-Soquel Road got stuck behind a pack of cyclists. He stayed behind the cyclists for several miles, but honked when he was finally able to pass. He’s surprised the cyclists reacted with the one finger wave and a water bottle thrown his way and asks how he can keep the peace.
June 17, 2012Leave a Comment
School is out for everybody. With warm temperatures and sunny skies everybody is headed to the beach and the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz. With congested traffic and full parking lots, Santa Cruz is a great place to ride a bike.
June 13, 2012Leave a Comment
This is not a race: No uber crazy bike handling skills necessary! Race Through Time and learn a little history in this bike / walk scavenger hunt sponsored by the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.
May 14, 20125 Comments on Me vs the Tour of California
The proposed plan: Shoot photos at Bonny Doon at 2 PM, then race by bike to the finish line and hope to beat the pros there for another set of photos at about 4 PM. Who thinks I can make it?
The Amgen Tour of California 2012 will hit Santa Cruz County early this afternoon and make the turn up Bonny Doon Road. I may make my own race of the Tour by biking from Bonny Doon to the Stage finish in Aptos and (hopefully) beating the pros to the finish line. Do you think I can make it?