Recently I had the idea of compiling a list of “urban legends” — maybe there is a better word or phrase — that many motorists tend to think or say about seeing us cycling on the road. I was thinking … maybe to organize this into some kind of pamphlet that could be given...
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Following up my previous post, the following is my observations about the mile around my home. These observations include: what makes it seem intimidating to the untrained eye; what actually makes it really easy for biking; the impediments to walking; and the opportunities I discovered on the satellite view. I’d never paid much attention...
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I’ve mentioned before how London and Portland have pretty much the same laws and pretty much the same problems with those laws, but now Bob Mionske has taken note and has written an article about it. It should give you a think or two about how people from different places approach the same problem.
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More information about this event here. And here.
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Andy, at Carbon Trace, recently came up with the One Mile Solution to encourage people to take small steps toward active transportation. It’s not a new idea, but he’s put a lot of thought into it and his framing is good. The idea is simple: Find your home on a map. Draw a circle...
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Orlando cyclists have started to put plans in motion for an Orlando Bike Co-op. They have parts, and they have people, all they need now is the capital. This first event will be part of the Milk District’s BBQ this Saturday (Bumby and Robinson, in the parking lot behind Beta). They’ll be offering bike...
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There has been some discussion in comments to various posts about the road configurations our readers prefer. I thought a poll might be fun. Assume the traffic volumes of your normal riding conditions. Voting is anonymous, so be honest. Discussion is fun, please feel free to expand upon your selections in comments. Don’t be...
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Great video! BTW, I’ve found that 95% of school bus drivers violate the 3-foot law. Check out the school buses in this video.
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So my wife and I are driving the other day and within 2 miles of our house, we see nine cyclists. “Gosh! I say to myself this is really great!” But then I notice that not a single one of them was riding in a logical, law abiding manner.
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