Contending with Buses
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
Bikes, Business & Barratry
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Obeying Traffic Rules ≠ Safety
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
This One Goes to 11 . . .
My “10 Rules for Urban Commuting” guest post over at Commute by Bike got a lot of heat in the comments. Some thought it was spot on; others thought it.. read more
Back on the Rain Bike
Somehow I managed to stay off my rain bike for nearly 3 months, but sloppy Seattle finally caught up to me, and I spent the first two days of this.. read more
Hit by a Car
No, not me – but Arleigh Jenkins, who writes Bike Shop Girl and Commute by Bike, was. She spent a little time in the hospital but appears to be on.. read more
Know Whether to Take Your Rain Gear
Check it out: Seattle Rainwatch offers online and real-time weather radar for NW Washington. Looks like Bellingham is getting some rain today:
Sorry, Burke Gilman Users
I like to get out on the Burke-Gilman trail for 20-40 mile spins on the weekend, but invariably I get my share of nasty looks – and this week, a.. read more
Seattle’s First Bike Box
We got our first bike box last night, on eastbound Pine at the corner of 12th. I’m pretty excited, as it’s on my daily commute and is one of the.. read more
Share the Road?
Interesting post from “bike lawyer” Steve Magas on the mentality of “share the road” and the history of right-of-way for all vehicle types. Although I doubt very much that well-intentioned.. read more
Review – Chrome Bike Shoes
For nearly two years, I commuted in my work shoes. With an in-city commute of only 3 miles each way, who needs bike shoes? Those who’d rather not ruin good.. read more
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