Monthly Archives: January 2011

No, no and NO! That’s dangerous, people!

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

As long as we are busy banning things, I don’t see why we should allow any potential hazard to remain in our lives. Moreover, I’m thinking that the freshly convened Oregon Legislature will be trying mightily to ignore the rabid … Continue reading →

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Another way to fight the Greenlick bill: Loopholes!

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

Should that bill ever re-emerge that would ban kids younger than 6 from riding on a bike or in a bike trailer, may I suggest we do what any cunning lobbyist or craven legislator might do: Let the law pass, … Continue reading →

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Where bicycles meet basketballs

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

Now, because Sharrow likes to say that my middle name is “Prompt,” we deliver the following urgent news, just in time: Yes, today’s surprise winner of the much coveted Gold Award for the Outstanding Encouragement of Alternative Modes of Transportation … Continue reading →

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No kids under 6? Oh, please!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by

Having evolved from a (sorta) competitive cyclist into one of those odd and bewildering people who transports small kids around town by bike (trailer, Xtracycle, WeeRide), I have to say my hackles are in an uncomfortable bunch just now, if … Continue reading →

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How to talk a conservative into riding a bike

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

Oh, no. I recently came upon a blog post headlined “How to Talk to a Conservative About Cycling.” It is written by one Tom Bowden, who describes himself as a bicycle commuter, cycling advocate and “pretty conservative” corporate lawyer from … Continue reading →

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