Helmets and Risk Compensation
An add-on to my recent Commute By Bike post regarding “4 Myths About Helmets and Safety:” I pointed out that the theory of “risk compensation” – that adding riskier elements.. read more
An add-on to my recent Commute By Bike post regarding “4 Myths About Helmets and Safety:” I pointed out that the theory of “risk compensation” – that adding riskier elements.. read more
Snow is a rare thing in Seattle, but when it happens – particularly when combined with cold air blowing down from Canada – the streets turn into hockey rinks. Some.. read more
I’ve mentioned before the UK study regarding cycling deaths in London, including in my “10 Rules for Urban Bike Commuting” post. One finding of the study was the women were.. read more
I made a quick trip to the Bay Area with some college buddies over the weekend to watch Oregon eke out a win over Cal. The weather was absolutely perfect.. read more
This goes at to all of you people concerned about us law-breaking people on bikes: (h/t Copenhagenize)
My “10 Rules” post at Commute by Bike continues to elicit strong reactions – this one, by Dottie at Let’s Go Ride a Bike, takes issue with my “macho” tone.. read more
Bella Ciao – lugged frame, single speed “Ingegnere,” handmade in Italy. And check out those fenders! Is it too soon for a new rain bike? (h/t Urban Velo)
Sure, Seattle has now added a few bike boxes, but until we get more, you’ve got to be ready to make your own. How? Ride through traffic to the front.. read more
Love this interview with @velobusdriver, a Metro bus guy who is also a bike commuter. Terrific view into the issues faced by bus drivers in dealing with cyclists, and strategies.. read more
Expanding on my last post: I see drivers and pedestrians make stupid maneuvers every day. So far, I have succeeded in not generalizing these instances of untoward behavior into categorical thinking about.. read more