Single Speed Gearing
It took me months from the time I first started thinking about going single speed to when I finally plunked down the cash for my Salsa Cassaroll. What finally put.. read more
Bikes, Business & Barratry
Archive for June, 2010
Cycle Track for Broadway?
As plans for a streetcar down Broadway develop, CHS Capitol Hill Seattle reports that SDOT is considering including a “cycle track.” Presumably the cycle track would run down the center.. read more
First Warm Day
It took until June 23, but today was the first day of the year I could ride to work without a jacket. It might even hit 78 degrees this afternoon.. read more
Summer Solstice Gloom
A testament to how crappy the weather has been in Seattle this summer(?): Here’s the bike rack at Seattle Tower, 8:30 Monday morning.
Why Single Speed?
Bike Shop Girl had a nice post last week on single speed and fixed gear basics, noting the primary benefits of going gearless: greater pedaling control and lower maintenance. My.. read more
Sorry, Pedestrians
I’ll admit that my focus on staying safe while riding has caused me to infringe on the rights of Seattle’s famously inept pedestrians to wander aimlessly about. Occasionally I might.. read more
Tired of my Rain Bike
The summer solstice is almost upon us, yet I’ve had to break my rain bike out every day this week – and today is shaping up no differently. Despite its.. read more
No More Cyclists
This article from our northern brethren nicely points out the distinction between “cyclists” and “people who ride bikes.” Exponentially more people like to ride bikes than there are “cyclists” –.. read more
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