Fritz has graciously offered me the opportunity to post occasional items to his blog. I hope to bring a few items to your attention that you otherwise might not see. About me: bicycle commuter since spring 2006; sport rider and occasional racer since summer 2007; scientist/engineer since birth. Female, straight, single and 46! Residence in […]
A body found in an elevator shaft in San Francisco over the weekend has been identified as Dan Kliman, MD, a passionate and outspoken cycling advocate. Although the Chronicle describes Kliman as a man who kept to himself, friends and cycling advocates in San Francisco and the East Bay are shocked and saddened at his […]
Streetsblog announced the the Streetsblog Network, which brings together more than than 100 blogs to create a place where people who blog on smart growth, livable streets and sustainable transportation issues can come together and learn from each other. California blogs in the Streetsblog Network so far include Green Wheels in Humboldt County, The Overhead […]
Lance Armstrong sent this Tweet this morning: About to go….ahhh…. errr…. umm… surfing?!? 22 pro cyclists going surfing in the canary islands. Scary. Twitpics to come. —@lancearmstrong. Lance Armstrong and his Astana teammates are at the Canary Islands for their training camp as they prepare for January’s Tour Down Under. Click on the photos to […]
Lance Armstrong confirmed today that he will ride for Astanta in both the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia for 2009, possibly in a support role. “I’m committed to riding for the best guy,” said Armstrong. Some friends and I were talking about this (literally talking in the real world, not online believe it or […]
Scotts Valley, CA: Mechanical engineer with bicycle design experience. Details. That’s where I live! Chicago, IL: Operations Manager for J&B Importers. Details. “The Ride for Crohn’s & Colitis” needs a part time “Logistics Coordinator” for an event they call “Get Your Guts in Gear.” The application deadline was Sunday but the event name got my […]