Monthly Archives: April 2011

Economic distress forces change in direction

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Blogging is dead. That’s what they keep saying. Facebook and Twitter are stealing readers. The business model of blogging, once a veritable license to print money, is broken, perhaps hopelessly so. The days of blogging magnates building obscenely opulent castles … Continue reading →

Posted in a cyclist in a car culture | 8 Comments

Cyclist comes out of nowhere, breaks SUV’s side mirror with his back!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

I received an e-mail the other day from one of the fine people who read this blog. It began: Hi. I’m an annoying commenter, and I got hit by an SUV! I’m going to assume his getting hit had nothing to … Continue reading →

Posted in a cyclist in a car culture, hazards & safety, Real news/events | 14 Comments

Which is it, cyclists: loops or buttons?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

A commenter the other day questioned our city traffic engineer’s assertion that: “My sense is that cyclists very much prefer the passive loops, and that’s why they became our standard for new construction.” In case you missed that earlier post, … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling infrastructure, what do you think? | 10 Comments

How much is that fixie in the window?

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

In another sign that the activity known as “urban cycling” has revved into a full-fledged frenzy, we were brought to a squeaking halt the other day outside the Eugene store called Modern: Hey, I thought I saw a bicycle in … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling gear, fads & fashion, Real news/events | 3 Comments

Red-light techniques for the urban cyclist, Part 2: Loopy

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

EUGENE BICYCLIST: Hey, we’re back for Part 2 of our red-light Q&A. Our questioner, I see, is still holding that track stand. QUESTIONER: Yeah, but man I’m glad you’re back. Why? I really have to pee. Oh, go ahead. (Questioner … Continue reading →

Posted in a cyclist in a car culture, cycling infrastructure, cycling tips, hazards & safety, Q&A | 3 Comments