Monthly Archives: March 2011

Rain gear sucks

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

At first I was going to call this post “Gore-Tex sucks.” But that’s not quite fair. I think all rain gear sucks. Gore-Tex just sucks in a more expensive way. Please let me explain: As one of the first serious … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling gear, weather, what do you think? | 13 Comments

‘I don’t care where you are as long as you’re somewhere’ (or the Fern Ridge slump)

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

There’s an old expression in journalism: “News is what happens to editors.” What does that mean? Well, here’s an example: A long time ago, I worked as a newspaper reporter. The editor of a paper I worked at had a … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling infrastructure, cycling tips, Real news/events | 5 Comments

Out on ‘The Road’: Trust, luck and kindness

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

You hop on your bike and head into the street. Does it cross your mind how you are trusting your life to hundreds of people every day? People you have never met. You are trusting that: they are not trying … Continue reading →

Posted in a cyclist in a car culture | 4 Comments

A quick thank-you note

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

I do feel it’s important to give credit where credit is due. So, I think we should give EWEB a pat on the back for fixing that lumpy, bumpy patch in the Coburg Road bike lane that I was complaining … Continue reading →

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Wet weather edition (or, the proper use of protection)

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Spring sprang yesterday. And so we have the rain coming and going like a hummingbird. Take chance and wear shorts. Get soaked in a thundering downpour. Enjoy a rainbow. And … don’t forget your prophylactic! Yes, I have to apologize … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling tips, fads & fashion, noted bicycles, weather | 2 Comments