Monthly Archives: June 2010

Oh, boy! I won a parking space!

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

The powers that be at my employer, bless their hearts, delivered me an “Interoffice Memo” the other day. As I began reading, I discovered that it took the writing of an entire memo and a full sheet of 8-1/2 by … Continue reading →

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My handlebars are shorter than your handlebars

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

OK, explain to me, someone, the mini-bar craze. I spotted this guy on 17th Avenue over the weekend … He looks like he’s cutting the grass with a vintage push mower. Want a better look at the “bars”? Here … … Continue reading →

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The incredible ‘lightness’ of the Weekly

Posted on June 26, 2010 by

I’m browsing Eugene Weekly this past Thursday, and I come upon the “Lighten Up” feature: GET REAL Public officials should stop using the phrase “bicycle safety” when talking about bike lanes, warning signs and traffic laws unless they are on … Continue reading →

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The sun is out … and here comes everybody

Posted on June 24, 2010 by

Now that the bright, balmy days of allergy season are upon us, you can’t throw a milk crate without hitting a cyclist. Which reminds me: Here’s the current leader of Le Tour de Milk Crate: Sorry about the quality of … Continue reading →

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Have a doughnut, just as soon as you’re back from France

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

Maybe you’re the kind of cyclist who likes to pretend that you are not merely poking along the streets of Eugene on your way to your mundane and sedentary job. Maybe your dreams run bigger than that. Maybe you imagine, … Continue reading →

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