2010 Breezer Thunder first impressions

Published / by Richard Masoner / 8 Comments on 2010 Breezer Thunder first impressions

In the early 90s, Joe Breeze introduced the aluminum Breezer Thunder. He stopped production of all mountain bikes after 1998 to focus on bicycle advocacy and, later, he relaunched Breezer Bikes as a commuter bike company. Something old, something new. For the 2010 model year, Breeze will re-introduce the retro but all modern Breezer Thunder […]

Cyclist wins Seattle mayoral election

Published / by Richard Masoner / 1 Comment on Cyclist wins Seattle mayoral election

In a close race watched closely by cycling advocates around the United States, cyclist Mike McGinn announced his victory tonight in the Seattle mayoral election after his opponent Joe Mallahan conceded. McGinn, who campaigned on his bicycle and strongly supports cycling and public transportation, was the dark horse candidate who was outspent three to one. […]

Transitfail photos

Published / by Richard Masoner / 12 Comments on Transitfail photos

Sarah @ Streetsblog wants your transit fail photos for her next slide show. Send her your pictures of crummy transit service and infrastructure. Here are my contributions: Motorist illegally drives on light rail tracks, blocking the train, then drives across the boarding platform. San Jose, California. Plowed snow completely blocks bus shelter access. Longmont, Colorado. […]