Check out Jay Dunnuck’s ‘A better Commute’ Article on The Dollar Stretcher. (Click Here to read his article). Thanks Jay for the comment and the link.
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Soon to be famous
I wrote about being a bike commuter buddy to anyone that would ride their bike to work from Whittier to Downey, CA about 3 weeks ago. Although I didn’t get any takers on my offer, I did get an email from my local newspaper, The Whittier Daily News, asking if I could give them an…
Bicycle Film Festival
The Bicycle Film Festival is in my town this weekend, beginning tonight with the headliner B.I.K.E.: a documentary about the Black Label Bicycle Club. The festival is touring the world, and the next stop is Los Angeles towards the end of June. More info is available at the site. The featured films vary from short…
Pop Quiz!
These are all True or False Questions. Numbers in parentheses refer to Vehicle Code sections. Ready….Begin! 1. A bicycle rider should ride facing traffic. (21202) 2. Handlebars must be positioned so the bicycle operator’s hands are not elevated above the level of his or her shoulders when grasping the normal steering grip area. (21201(b)) 3….
62 cyclists honor fallen peace officers
Sixty-two bicyclists finished the 630-mile Peace Officer’s Memorial Ride on Tuesday, raising $56,000 for the families of officers killed or severely injured in the line of duty. The group pedaled into the Plaza of the Flags in Santa Ana after completing the five-day journey from Sacramento. A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday night, and a…
Gnats!
Of all the flying pests, gnats might be the most annoying. Though harmless, they hover and buzz around your head and drive you crazy. It never seems to be just one gnat. They always travel by the hundreds. Depending on the time of year and the time of day you ride, encountering gnats is inevitable….
Vintage Bicycle Safety Film
If you have the time, check it out. It’s actually pretty good! I wonder if Jimmy will ever learn…
TopLine Unigrip Review
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Nice Jump
Hey, was that a combat roll I just saw?
Hydration Pack or Water Bottle Ice Trays
Now I’m sure you’ve seen those ads in some of the online stores for those nifty ice trays that can be used for your hydration packs or water bottles. They’re pretty cool and I think its a great idea, but for the most part they are a bit on the pricey side. Some…
Cross Training?
Paintball? What does paintball have to do with commuting by bike? Well, you need quick reflexes to dodge a paintball coming at you at 200mph and it gets your survival instincts going. That’s something that I have learned as a bike commuter. As I ride thru the urban jungle that it’s Los Angeles, I have…
Famous Last Words…
Hey ya’ll watch this!
Self-Fulfilling Day
Early this morning, I went out for a ride with my buddy Eri. I figure with a long day ahead of us, it’s a great way to start it off. We rode out to the Capitol, Harrisburg, and took a few pictures along the way. Eri with the sun rising. Randy in front of the…
Cinco De Mayo
Feliz Cinco De Mayo. For those who would partake in the fiestas, please drink responsibly.
This Weekend: Five Boro Bike Tour
This Sunday, May 7th, I’ll be riding in the Five Boro Bike Tour, which the website claims to be “the largest recreational cycling event in the US.” This will be my first, and I’m really looking forward to it. The tour starts at Battery Park, on the southern tip of Manhattan (close to the site…
Don't Have Plans This Weekend?
If you’re in the North Orange County (Ca.) area and would like to join me in nice ride through the Fullerton Loop, shoot me an EMAIL or leave a comment. I plan on starting pretty early to avoid the joggers and other riders.
Lonely Ride
One of our dedicated readers. Sgt. Travis Beard sent me an email asking if I would post a question for the masses to answer. What to do with a tandem when you lose the other rider? (Due to a Divorce or other)
Reflective Bike
I was sitting here thinking, why haven’t some bicycle companies come out with a commuter bike that is painted with reflective paint? I know it may sound goofy, but man that would be pretty cool to be seen at night much like the painted lines that are on the street. One idea I had was,…
Ride The World
There are millions of places that one could ride their bikes. If given the opportunity, where would you like to leave your tread marks?
South Bay Energy Fair
Check this out, the South Bay Energy fair is promoting how to save gasoline, electricity and other forms of energy. Bicycle commuting will be featured on one of the exhibitions! Finally, an event that promotes bike commuting as a source of urban transportation. They will be demonstrating proper commuter gear, bicycle route planning by BikeMetro…
DUI On a Bike Legal?
I stand corrected. Riding a bike under the influence may be legal. I did a little research and came across this. “Starting July first, South Dakota bar owners may want to install hitching posts and bike racks out front. That’s when a new law takes effect that insulates bike and horse riders from being arrested…