May 11, 2009
by julie
Comments Off on Lazy Media, More Haters, Etc.
I’ve concluded that when hard-up for a story or just in a lazy mood, many media outlets resort to poking sticks at the anthill that is bicyclists using roads. Bike to Work Week is apparently a red cape to that … Continue reading
April 16, 2009
by julie
Comments Off on The Beauty of Spring
There’s nothing quite like going for a ride on a lovely spring evening and having a guy in a child molester panel van yell at you for using the road appropriately. He was apparently unaware that the Cervelos some of … Continue reading
June 23, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Beware Cars With Bumper Stickers – Study
A study from Colorado State University suggests that drivers who personalize their cars – think bumper stickers, air fresheners, personalized plates, hula girls on the dashboard – are more prone to road rage. While bicyclists should always watch the traffic … Continue reading
April 30, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on Haters on Parade
Ah, springtime. There’s nothing quite like April showers, chirping birds, and lame ‘exposes’ by local news channels on scofflaw bicyclists. More troubling than the pure gooey grah of such exposes is the viewer feedback on such hard-hitting journalistic glories. Skimming … Continue reading
March 5, 2008
by julie
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Chicago is looking at some cyclist protection ordinances that promise some nice fines for the city coffers. Continue reading