Tag Archives: Oakland

Cyclist missing in Berkeley Hills

Cyclist Anthony Michael Martin of Berkeley, California apparently went for a long bike ride on Saturday. He was reported missing after another cyclist found Martin’s cell phone on Tunnel Road in Berkeley.

Oakland Scraper Bike Portrait Gallery

California photographer Leo Docuyanan took portraits of the men and boys of Oakland’s Scraper Bike team. I’m a big shot Scrapin on my bike I don’t need a car Gas price too high Blue and yellow Orange with bling Scraper bikes is on the scene Yep yep We on the scene     View the read more »

Oakland Open Street Event

Oaklavía – Oakland’s car free open streets event – Sunday, June 27, 2010 – 10 AM to 2 PM – Uptown + Jack London Square + West Oakland.

Dooring kills

Summary of this article: 35 year old cyclist rides eastbound on Macarthur Boulevard in East Oakland when a 42 year old motorist opened her door directly into the cyclist, knocking the cyclist in the path of an AC Transit Line NX bus.

Scrapertown

Video by California Is A Place. Props to my friend Kit, who writes, “Never underestimate the power of good people with a passion for the bicycle. Even in East Oakland. Especially in East Oakland.” This video is good stuff, and I’ve met the Scraper Bike King Baby Champ and he’s good people. This kid has read more »

Cops shoot hatchet, shotgun-wielding bicyclist

That’s really the headline in this San Francisco Chronicle article. Via Erik who asks, “Just how do you ride a bike and wield a hatchet and a shotgun anyway?” and Wuss, who answers, “Obviously by riding hands free.” Maybe this guy was inspired by Spike Bike.