For some reason, every bike blog out there feels compelled to mention that some loser with a bike (that he apparently discarded) is the suspect for the Times Square bombing. Do blogs on college life and partying mention the UC Davis student found with explosives in his room? Does the news coverage reinforce the idea […]
That crew in Fort Collins are a zany bunch. Bike commuting is crazy fun! Bike more, drive less. Props to Brendan for pushing me to watch this. I’ve seen this video mentioned elsewhere — it’s worth the watch!
The weather has improved dramatically in my part of the world, so I’m riding more and writing less. Here’s some reading to catch up on: Treacle the owl rides on a bicycle handlebar Staffordshire, England. His keeper says, “I suppose the bike feels like he’s flying but without putting in the effort.” Here’s my wife […]
I decided to bike the whole 25 mile distance from San Jose to work in Menlo Park, going up Park Street to Naglee / Forest, a quick jog up Winchester (just two blocks away from the famous Winchester Mystery House) and then I followed Stevens Creek Boulevard the entire distance to Foothill Expressway in Cupertino. […]
39% of men think women cyclists attractive, while 37% of women think men on bikes are more attractive than the average male, according to this survey. Frank notes that this puts cycling in about the middle of the list, below sports like climbing and hiking but way above activities such as golf and bodybuilding. On […]
Recycle and reuse that old, worn out chain by cleaning it then looping a section of chain around the seat stays and through the saddle rails to prevent thefts of opportunity. This isn’t absolutely secure, but this prevents quick swipes, especially if you have a quick release seatpost binder. To do this, you need a […]