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Monthly Archives: September 2010
Education is a beautiful thing
I was getting worried we might be diagnosed with Early Onset Winter. That on the heels of Late Onset Summer. For those of you adept in the dark art of mathematics, you will quickly calculate that this equals: shortest summer … Continue reading
Posted in cycling infrastructure, hazards & safety, Real news/events
Tagged bicycle commuting, education
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Going long: How to install an Xtracycle longtail kit
The other night after the kids were asleep, I was chatting with my spouse. “Sharrow,” I said, considerately massaging her feet. “I think what we really need in this family is for me to have a new Trek Madone.” Sharrow … Continue reading
Eugene’s meanest streets: West 11th
We continue our “Meanest Streets” series taking up a nomination from Shane, who suggested the achingly beautiful West 11th Avenue. Look, trees! This bucolic thoroughfare is beloved by all: Motorists adore the graceful, easy flow of traffic. Cyclists appreciate the … Continue reading
Returning our focus to the common man, where it belongs
Enough! Enough about sharrows! Enough about sidewalk stencilings! Enough about bike racks! Government waste. That’s what it is. When are we going to get back to the people. It’s about the People, people. What about the common man? You know, … Continue reading
Posted in a cyclist in a car culture, encounters around town
Tagged bicycle commuting, train crossing
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These sidewalks were made for walking
That last Q&A session was fun. Can we do it again? Sure. What’s your question? Have you noticed these? I have. They just painted them all over the sidewalks in downtown Eugene. My wife said she noticed some guys out … Continue reading
Posted in cycling infrastructure, encounters around town, hazards & safety, Q&A, Real news/events
Tagged mistake, sidewalk
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