Rockefellers: Change crucial for future of Exxon

Published April 30, 2008 / by Richard Masoner / 10 Comments on Rockefellers: Change crucial for future of Exxon

Members of the Rockefeller family, descendants of the man who founded ExxonMobil forerunner Standard Oil, are calling for changes in governance and is urging the company to cut greenhouse gas emissions and look into renewable fuels in shareholder resolutions sponsored by the family. Exxon management opposes the resolutions. The family “are concerned Exxon’s senior management […]

Portland goes Platinum

Published April 29, 2008 / by Richard Masoner / Leave a Comment

The city of Portland, Oregon has joined Davis, California as a Platinum level Bicycle Friendly Community. The League of American Bicyclists recognizes various levels of bicycle friendliness, with platinum at the highest level. “When Portland received the Gold award in 2003,” said Andy Clarke, president of the league in Washington, D.C., “we challenged the community […]

Bike newbies on Caltrain

Published April 29, 2008 / by Richard Masoner / 6 Comments on Bike newbies on Caltrain

As gas prices officially reached the $4 mark in San Francisco, Caltrain reported record weekday ridership of 36,993 for February 2008, a 9.3% increase over 2007. I’m not as scientific as Caltrain, but I’m seeing substantially more cyclists on the Caltrain bike cars, many of them with shiny new bikes. If you’re on the platform […]

Decorative decals for your deep dish aero rims

Published April 29, 2008 / by Richard Masoner / 2 Comments on Decorative decals for your deep dish aero rims

Those monocolor aero rims are so 2007. Get with the program with Wheeltags rim decals. A variety of sizes are available to fit different rim sizes. Each “can” runs about $40 more or less (depending on the size) and comes with seven decals, enough to completely cover one side of a wheel. Learn more at […]

CycleAware Stow Away backpack

Published April 28, 2008 / by Richard Masoner / 6 Comments on CycleAware Stow Away backpack

The new Stow Away backpack from CycleAware is a simple mesh bag perfect for carrying small, lightweight objects such as jackets, arm warmers, and small odds and ends like wallets. The mesh minimizes weight and sweat, while a reflective panel on the back improves visibility. In this video, Lee of Cycle Aware describes the benefits […]

On road and cyclist rage: Wheels are evil

Published April 28, 2008 / by Richard Masoner / 8 Comments on On road and cyclist rage: Wheels are evil

From the Chicago Tribune: Rage between cars, bikes is a vicious wheel — When I am in my car, cyclists vex the mess out of me. On my bicycle, cyclists and motorists vex the mess out of me. And at the root of it all is anger. Why? What’s making us all so mad? “We’re […]

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