July 7, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Segregated Facilities
Some people ask why I ‘have it in’ for bike lanes. I don’t. However, they aren’t a magic bullet, nor should they be treated as such. In the end, they’re segregated facilities that have a number of issues: They create … Continue reading
July 6, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Cyclist Killed in Kentucky – Laws Questioned
Following the death of a cyclist in Louisville, KY, there’s a lot of debate about how laws regulate the sharing of roadway space. The motorist is not being charged with a crime. She told the police that he didn’t see … Continue reading
July 5, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Bicycle Tour Restrictions Proposed on Maui
After several deaths on the gorgeous, yet technical, Haleakala, Hawaii is proposing restrictions on bicycle tours. As far as controlling Haleakala tours, this is likely overdue. There are a lot of tours, and they’re marketed as being easy for anyone, … Continue reading
June 25, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on On Being Called a ‘Hippy’
This weekend, while riding on a county road with a 4-foot shoulder, I was called a ‘hippy,’ along with a number of words unsuitable for family consumption, by a dude in a large SUV-like vehicle. The chief point of his … Continue reading
June 7, 2007
by julie
Comments Off on Bicycle Debate in Rochester
There have been a number of letters to the editor at the Rochester Post-Bulletin on the subject of bicyclists using the roads versus staying on trails. Various letter writers have rehashed all the usual issues: Tax dollars used to pay … Continue reading