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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Presenting the adorable and talented … Sharrow!
OK, I think we’re ready for some questions from our studio audience. You, over there … Oh, hi. Thanks. What is a “sharrow”? Excellent question! A sharrow is a traffic marking that is stenciled onto the road. Here’s one: Where … Continue reading
Posted in a cyclist in a car culture, cycling infrastructure, hazards & safety, Q&A, Real news/events
Tagged sharrow, take the lane
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Bike racks, Part 2: Rack up some art
Now that I’m all worked up about bike racks, I’ll serve up an idea for you to do with what you like. Take it and run. Swat it into the gutter. Spit on it. Raise your eyebrows and say, “meh.” … Continue reading
Bike racks, Part 1: Outrageous!
This an outrage! I’m shocked, just shocked. The city of Eugene decided to make a free parking zone downtown, which means they plan to lop the heads off of a couple hundred parking meters — which means they’re worthless for … Continue reading
Posted in a cyclist in a car culture, cycling infrastructure, Real news/events
Tagged bike parking, bike rack
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Eugene’s meanest streets: The River Road connection
So, if we are here to judge the worst stretch of road in Eugene, this certainly gets high marks, with a sphincter pucker quotient of moderately to severely insane. But that rating must come with an asterisk … Continue reading
Why, oh why?
I’m often asked, “Why do you ride your bike to work?” Well, actually, nobody ever asks me that — which I should take as an indication that no one cares. But I care. I do. So how about I ask … Continue reading
