I don’t want to do this.  I really don’t.   My stomach hurts.  This whole thing is intellectually decided, but spiritually it is strongly rebelled against.  But here I am with the ability to give somebody transportation for no money at all.  Completely remove the market from the picture.  That’s huge.  Plus I can give...
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Update on the Contest: Thanks for being patient as I wade through all *11,000 comments on the previous story in an effort to give away the NEW (to you) MADSEN!!!  *Creative decimals being used. But, seriously, I really do want to thank those of you who have “entered” the contest for being patient–particularly because I would...
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I was honored to be contacted by MADSEN Cycles as of late so that I could review the new 2011 MADSEN.  And since it was Commute Orlando that originally published an article about my using a MADSEN utility bike instead of an automobile, thereby garnering the attention of MADSEN cycles, I thought this would...
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Check out the new Burley Travoy trailer. Looks quite promising.  Base MSRP is $289; specialty bags extra. Here’s a review from BikePortland.
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As many of you may have noticed, I have been the Man-Around-Town with my custom trailer.  I originally built the trailer for grocery shopping and transferring my toolbox between hangars for work. Bicycle Rescue Inspired by Angie,  our family cycling expert, I added a skewer mount so that she wouldn’t be the only bike rescue service...
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I don’t know much about video cameras. I’ve never owned a camcorder. So please take this post as my observations, not expert advice. My adventures in bike video and video editing began in October 2008 when Brian DeSousa came to Orlando. Brian was generous in showing me CyclistView equipment and methods. And, of course,...
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  So …………………. the wife wants to get me this for a X-mas present.  And it’s a nice vest, lightweight, and very reflective (here is the actual link to the product).  I have no doubt it would increase my visibility on the road. But ….. is this bad for cycling? By wearing this, am I announcing to...
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Before I begin, let me preface by saying I feel more comfortable when my feet are attached to the pedals, so I wear cycling-specific shoes with cleats for clipless pedals. Cycling specific shoes are not necessary, though stiff soles are a good idea if you have a longish commute. Soles that flex not only...
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With the weather warming up (sometimes too warm), many folks have taken to riding their bicycles, walking, and just getting outdoors.  I recently have been reviewing the linked cycling blogs at CommuteOrlando.com. Some unfortunate and distrubing news of cyclists/people on bikes getting injured, maimed, and killed.  These results were in my mind as I started...
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A while back, Keri wrote a descriptive article about having fun in the dark with lights.  One of the things that I was thinking about was side reflection, and how most of our lighting is aimed forwards and backwards.   While no one would argue the merits of “been seen” lights on the front and...
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