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Cooperative Cycling

Several Links, and a video about Cooperating with traffic, a safer friendlier way.

Lessons from a reformed speeder.

I used to be in a hurry in my car. I couldn’t wait to get there. I would get mad at anything that was moving [...]

Rants

Why I am not afraid of cars (Or any man).»

How can you ride in a dangerous street with deadly metal monsters without being terrified?
I found the answer.
Trust God.
1) Bicycling and walking are better for [...]


If the author of this article was not paid by GM or EXXON, he is missing out on some money.»

It seemed like a good idea at the time, bike to work, but now it turns out the cyclist was an idiot.
Clear message: DO [...]


Environment

This is definiately not cycle related, but it is a judicial travesty. And it affects the environment.»

Once Upon A Time - The Rise and Fall of Spark-EV

Once Upon A Time there was a man who loved cars. He was also a [...]


10 reasons to celebrate expensive fuel.»

I agree 100% lets keep the gas high, hell lets get more expensive. $10/gallon anyone?

It will change the world in a good way.


Hmm...

On being an old, outta-shape guy…»

…and becoming a bicycle commuter…
When I was in my mid 30’s, I was overweight, out of shape, and not very healthy at all. Then I [...]


It’s all about the journey.»

It is nice to have goals, but as a person who has accomplished some of them I can honestly say, it is never as good [...]


Bike Accidents

Advertising misrepresents bicycling»

Found here
Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Advertising misrepresents bicycling

From the Birmingham News (AL), 08.13.08:
Positives of bicycling often not portrayed in ads
Most images of cycling presented in mass [...]


Man OD’s on 5 perscription drugs, kills cyclist, gets 60 days in jail.»

Bicyclist Vilhelm Hesness was hit and killed by an SUV last summer as he was riding lawfully on Manchaca Road near FM 1626 in South [...]