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By Paul Andrews, BI editor on April 30, 2009
From our recent trip, the Berkeley version of sharrows — not those skinny little things we have in Seattle that imply cyclists have to hug the curb.
Posted in Advocacy, Culture | Tagged berkeley, Culture, share the road, sharrow
By Paul Andrews, BI editor on April 16, 2009
Cycling cam records crash. More cyclists are going to a helmet cam system for recording close calls and driver irresponsibility on the road. Here’s a video from Philly… 3-Feet-Please rule gets boost in Texas: “Ham says he supports a proposed bill, which would require vehicles to allow a safe distance of at least 3 feet [...]
Posted in Advocacy, Culture, Mountain Biking, News Cycle | Tagged 3 feet please, bicycle hall of fame, Culture, davis california, Mountain Biking
By Paul Andrews, BI editor on March 23, 2009
Broken collarbone: “It has never happened before, I feel very disappointed,” he told reporters as he left the hospital. “I feel miserable right now so I have to relax a few days.” This could jeopardize his Tour, but maybe not. He wasn’t going to win anyway. A break like this usually takes 4 to 6 [...]
Posted in Culture, Racing, Rider Down
By Paul Andrews, BI editor on March 17, 2009
ElectricBike: “Japan Electric Bicycles Booming” Battery technology is leading the way, but the high price of fuel is pushing it along too. Top drivers: Delivery services and rental firms. Cannondale is recalling road bikes lacking spoke protectors. Doesn’t seem like that big a deal but there you have it. The law’s the law… Bicycle Times, [...]
Posted in Advocacy, Culture, Mountain Biking, News Cycle, Rider Down, Transportation | Tagged bicycle times, cannondale, Culture, david meek, electric bike, Mountain Biking
By Paul Andrews, BI editor on March 16, 2009
This year’s Bike Expo endured sogginess, brutal cold and a biting wind, but hey, it’s springtime in Seattle! Thanks to all who made it a great success. It was particularly delightful to run into old, er, longtime friends like Bob Freeman and Bill Davidson of Elliott Bay Bicycles. And to chat with M.J. Kelly and [...]
Posted in Advocacy, Culture | Tagged Culture, Seattle International Bike Expo
By Paul Andrews, BI editor on March 16, 2009
Revelstoke Times: “We heard that he was in jail one minute and the next, he died,” said a soft-spoken Lou Brown, who indicated he has trouble understanding how his son ended up dead while in a ‘suicide-proof’ jail cell. “[The jailers,] they’re supposed to be responsible for your life.” We talked previously about the wild [...]
Posted in Advocacy, Culture, Mountain Biking, News Cycle, Transportation | Tagged 3 feet please, Culture, e-scooter, internal gearing, Mountain Biking, nude cycling, sam brown
By Paul Andrews, BI editor on March 13, 2009
Seattle Times: “Man rams Seattle police officer with car.” And guess what — the guy was actually arrested! I guess there are times when “no citation was issued” does not apply… The government paradox: If you try to save the state money by commuting on your bike, you could have your state car taken away. [...]
Posted in Advocacy, Culture, Mountain Biking, News Cycle | Tagged Culture, H. G. Wells, Jessica Alba, Mountain Biking
By Paul Andrews, BI editor on March 12, 2009
Went up north for variety, doing my standard Green Lake/Phinney to U District connector but then heading the long climb up 15th N.E. to Maple Leaf, site of the reservoir tank everyone can see from everywhere. The views on a chilly but sunny day were magnificent from this promontory, even if I-5 tends to get [...]
Posted in Culture, Today's Ride, Transportation | Tagged Culture, seattle, Transportation
By Paul Andrews, BI editor on March 12, 2009
Seattle Times: “Bicyclist struck by vehicle in Wallingford.” No word on how it happened, but observation in comments is that drivers go too fast at that intersection. Meanwhile, in Texas, our “no citation issued” watch continues. If there’s an accident involving a bicycle, even if the cyclist dies, you can pretty much count on no [...]
Posted in Advocacy, Culture, Rider Down, Transportation | Tagged Advocacy, bicycle lawsuit, bike commuter tax credit, bike recall, Culture, electra, pilot lawsuit
By Paul Andrews, BI editor on March 11, 2009
Arizona Star: “The off-duty officer killed while bike riding Tuesday has been identified as 26-year-old Allen D. Johnson…” This one is hard to figure. A police officer of all people should know the rules of the road. And a fellow police officer at the scene might be expected to issue a citation if there was [...]
Posted in Advocacy, Culture, Rider Down | Tagged bike cop, Culture, cyclist killed, officer down
