Salud! BSNYC saw a brakeless freewheel bicycle on the Manhattan Bridge. The only way to stop these kind of bikes is by pressing your shoe into the tire, or by crashing into something. Here’s a video of DJ Ted Shred in San Francisco showing how it’s done. Here’s another brakeless freewheel video, this one from […]
This is such a sweet story! Fred and Edith White have just celebrated their diamond wedding and say enjoying day trips on a tandem is one of the things that has kept them together. Their passion for cycling began in 1949 about a year after they got married. They were living in Morden, Surrey and […]
The English translation of an editorial in a South Korean news site is a little awkward, but it seems to say that bicycle insurance will be introduced nationwide in South Korea later this year. I’m a little bit surprised to learn that only three percent of South Koreans ride a bicycle for transportation, though apparently […]
Kristen Armstrong wins women’s ITT; Fabian Cancellara brings gold home for Switzerland. Emma Johansson of Sweden launches from the starting gate at the women’s individual time trial race in Beijing. Johannson, who won the silver medal during the women’s road race Sunday, took 21st place during the time trial, pulling in 3 minutes 27 seconds […]
I’ve always enjoyed Jeff Foxworthy’s comedy. I just ran across this book while browsing around for bike stuff on Amazon.com. Click for details if you want… I can’t help but notice that the guns are pointed to the left, toward passing traffic. In this YouTube video, Jeff Foxworthy gives his “Redneck fashion tips.” This would […]
This one’s a winner… A Bridgeport man lost control of his bike when he hit a pothole and suffered facial lacerations and a road rash shoulder requiring medical treatment. Assistant Fire Chief Larry Conklin said the accident underlines the importance of always wearing a bicycle helmet. Can Dr. Conklin explain how a helmet would have […]