By Paul Andrews, BI editor on February 18, 2009
I go just about everywhere in Seattle by bike, even in the rain. So for today’s downtown meeting I’ll be riding my trusty Titus titanium hardtail down Aurora, across the Aurora Bridge, then dropping to Dexter and making my way through the trecherous one-way maze of downtown Seattle. Yes I ride Aurora (Hwy. 99) because [...]
Posted in Mountain Biking, Today's Ride, Transportation
By Paul Andrews, BI editor on February 15, 2009
HeraldNet: “Snohomish County pays $300,000 to settle cyclist’s claim.” 300 large isn’t a bad payout, all things considered. The cyclist was dressed in dark clothing and had no lights on the bike, according to the article. The lessons are obvious. The problem for cyclists is always having to defend ourselves, no matter what the circumstances, [...]
Posted in Rider Down, Transportation | Tagged bicycle accident, bicycle settlement, Rider Down, Snohomish County, Transportation
By Paul Andrews, BI editor on February 14, 2009
The New York Times takes a look at the latest electronic shifting iteration, from Shimano. Couple of interesting points: Time trialists can shift without changing position on the bars. But there is no manual override if the system fails. The article does not discuss weight or crash-worthiness, but Wired had this from an unidentified source: [...]
Posted in Transportation | Tagged bicycle, bike racing, e-shifting, electronic gear shifting, Mountain Biking, New York Times, Shimano, Wired
By Paul Andrews, BI editor on February 13, 2009
Ballard News-Tribune tribute to a road racer and commuter, Kevin Black, who was killed riding on 24th Avenue Northwest in Ballard the morning of Feb. 5. It’s still unclear what exactly happened, and we’ll update you as the police conclude their investigation. Riding in any metro area is perilous, but my observation from years of [...]
Posted in Rider Down, Transportation | Tagged ballard, bicycle death, biker down, Rider Down, seattle, Transportation
