Archive for 2009

What kind of road do you prefer?

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January 12, 2009

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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Critical Mass 2009

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January 10, 2009
Critical Mass 2009


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Dead Right

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January 8, 2009

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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No safety in THESE numbers

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January 7, 2009

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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unSAFE at any speed

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January 6, 2009

I’ve been waiting for this shoe to drop. The SAFE people, from Delray Beach, fresh off their successful win of bike lanes on A1A, now are upset that some people won’t use what they worked so hard to make happen. You can read what they, and the FBA did here. They are talking up...
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Bike Move

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January 3, 2009

And they have hills in Portland! Thanks for the reminder of this one, Rodney. It always makes me smile. Here’s another fun utility bike video.
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21st Century Pickup Truck

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January 2, 2009
21st Century Pickup Truck

This makes me wish I had a garage: Lane Kagay of CETMAracks (Eugene, Oregon) has been manufacturing sturdy messenger racks. He’s now designing some pretty cool cargo bikes. CETMA cargo bike design features and options: Frame integrated platform. Bi-partable frame. Mixte style rear end. 2′ x 3′ cargo area. 50-60ish pounds. 80ish” wheelbase. Derailer...
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