A reader wrote into the the Mr. Roadshow column the other day in the Mercury News: Q. I work across the street from the Googleplex. I am sending you a message that I sent to the Mountain View police, as the behavior of the Googlers doesn’t seem to be changing: “This afternoon at approximately 3:55 […]
Watch this wonderful TV commercial from the World Wildlife Fund. It aired on primetime television in Canada. Via. I’ll be at the Sun Eco Summit next Wednesday. Will there be anyone else from the Bay Area at this event? Andre Angelantoni will speak on Peak Oil and how businesses can prepare for a world of […]
The moderate rain is causing some local flooding, but the wind is causing some real problems. The announcer during the radio traffic report marveled at the almost complete absence of bicyclists in San Francisco this morning while she reported which SF Muni lines are closed because of weather. The ferries also aren’t running today. 40 […]
In spite of their flash, publicity and high profile, I’ve boycotted mention of Rock Racing on this blog until now. The team cars and podium girls are something else and I like part of what Rock Racing does with their flair, excitement and showmanship, but cultivating the bad boy image and signing dopers to their […]
16 professional mens cycling teams and one womens team have been sanctioned by the UCI for road racing in the United States. Two of these teams — BMC Racing and Slipstream/Chipotle — will compete in Europe as Professional Continental teams, while the other teams will compete primarily on the NRC circuit and the USA Cycling […]
USA Cycling announced its season-long professional road cycling calendar for 2008 on Thursday. USA Cycling is the governing body for pro cycling in the United States recognized by the UCI and US Olympic Committee. With 16 races on tap for 2008, this season’s USA Cycling Professional Tour features three more races than its predecessor, including […]