Posts from May, 2008

On this morning’s ride, I found myself reflecting on successes, failures, lessons learned so far for May.
Lesson #1 – Concentrate every moment and don’t be vain.

My vanity made me ride off the road one day. It was early morning on Wymore, no real traffic, and the sun coming up cast a really cool shadow [...]

Not home sales, silly, driving. or so says the USDOT.
Americans drive 11 billion fewer miles in March
Traffic falls in 49 states and in all regions compared with a year ago
Have you seen fewer cars?
Here’s a link to the article

An initiative has begun to put Public Utility Bikes (PUBs) on the streets of St. Pete. This will be a traditional bike-share program, similar to the ones originating in Europe in the 1970s and tried in a few US cities in the 1990s. The plan is to station bright green bikes at “art racks” around [...]

In Southern California, the car is king. Many places people need to go are connected by freeways or multi-lane arterial roads. Sound familiar?
What’s a bicycle driver to do in such a car-dominant environment?
In a series of excellent videos, Dan Gutierrez and Brian DeSousa have demonstrated the techniques cyclists use to safely and effectively navigate [...]

and it was absolutely unmemorable. The way people go on and on about it, one would think that I would remember it but I don’t. There were lots of other things to see there.
I was on a Destroyer in 1986 assigned to NATO’s Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT) and I got to see a lot [...]

The artwork for the 3ft law PSA (donated by KCI) was unveiled last night at the Smackdown. Susan Fortini (FastSigns) generously donated a banner to hang over the lanes.
The art has brought up numerous questions and comments about the car crossing the double yellow line. That’s perfect! It means we’re communicating a very important message. [...]

Cyclists took over the Winter Park Bowl America this evening to raise money for a campaign to increase motorist awareness.
The event was a stunning success, exceeding the expectations of its organizers—Carol Stevens and Mary Shanklin.
The lanes were full, I know they sold a ton of raffle tickets, there were several generous donations and the auctioned [...]

Santa Cruz, CA
In the past year, two experienced cyclists were killed on Mission Street. Both were riding near the curb in a lane too narrow to share. Both were hit by trucks.
In recent weeks there has been a battle between cycling advocates and police/city officials to have Bikes May Use Full Lane (BMUFL) signs installed. [...]

To date, my commute to work (Tuscawilla to Lee Vista Center at 436 and the Beachline) has involved driving part way to Maitland. This shortens the route to 30 miles RT, enables me to travel familiar roads and to join up with my colleague, Tracey F, from time to time.
But I want to save gas, [...]

Saw this on Wire.com. Bob Maddox, an artist and cabinetemaker from Medford, Ore., has developed a jet-powered bicycle that goes 50 mph. Who needs Power gels when you’ve got propane, gasoline, kerosene or peanut oil. What do you think?