Check this out…. DETROIT – A gas station on the city’s west side had to turn away angry motorists in need of fuel Tuesday morning. After all, it’s hard to pump gas without a nozzle. Someone stole all eight nozzles overnight from the pumps at the Citgo station. “We don’t know what they would do…
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It Never Rains In Southern California
Theres a song…before I was born…that talks about how it never rains in Southern California. Well, that songs is so wrong right about now. It’s been raining at least once a week here and as I look outside…yup its raining cats and dogs. With all this rain, I’ve seen people use rain gear for commuting,…
Rain and Motorists Means Wet Cyclists
So there you are riding your bike, its raining and all you want to do is get to your destination. Then out of no where, some punk motorist splashes you with water from a near by puddle…. Now you’re wet and pissed! What do you do? Or better yet, what can…
To Bad You're Stuck In Your Car
We have been brainstorming ideas for slogans for t-shirts. Whenever I’m cycling through traffic I always feel a sense of pride to be out in the open air getting myself where I want to go. I also usually feel a little bad for the poor sops stuck in traffic in their metal and plastic exoskeleton….
Respect?
I’ve noticed that I get more respect by motorists when I commute by bike than when I ride my road bike with full ‘roadie gear’. My theory is that some roadies are just pompous asses and disrespect motorists AS WELL as other non-roadie cyclists. While most commuters do respect traffic and pedestrians, and we are…
I want you…I want you as my hood ornament
I was checking out one of my favorite blogs, C.I.C.L.E and stumbled upon this post: Rick Roberts Morning show Monday through Friday from 6am to 10 am on 760 KFMB AM San Diego, says that cyclists are responsible for 90% of all accidents that occur between a cyclist and a car. His main beef seems…
Fer Yer Viewin' Pleasure
Yes, you’re absolutely correct, this video has NOTHING to do with commuting. But once you watch it, you’ll see that it makes more sense to ride your bike in the city rather than taking a car.
Is Riding Your Bike Just as Good as Therapy?
So I sit here thinking, do I get more out of bike riding than I do seeing my therapist? Anyhow, when I do see my therapist, I feel that I get alot of things worked out and even feel good about myself after the session. Heck I’ve even made progress in my own life due…
Think before buying a bicycle
I found a great article about buying a bicycle… You wouldn’t go anywhere else but a reputable dealer to buy a new car. So, why treat the purchase of a bicycle any differently? When buying a bike, the selection of where you are going to buy is as important as what you are going to…
(W)hiskey (T)ango (F)oxtrot!
All this over $6…man if the dude needed money so bad, I would have given him the cash…. The 44-year-old victim was assaulted just after 12:30 a.m. on GrossmontBoulevard near La Mesa Boulevard, said La Mesa Police Lt. Allen White. He suffered multiple stab wounds to his arm, hand and back and one of hislungs…
Ultimate Support Pro Compact Repair Stand
Our newest Partner, Ultimate Support sent us the Pro Compact Repair Stand to review. I took some shots of it to give you a tease. I mounted the Ibex Trophy on it to show you folks how its done. Here’s another angle Here are the specs: SLIDE LOCK CLAMP Award-winning…
La Moda Bicycle Garage-Repair Session
Remember the folks of La Moda Bicycle Garage Paul sent me an email announcing that they are having shop day…. Greetings! We with the La Moda Bicycle Garage are pleased to announce that we are holding our first public bicycle repair session on Saturday, April 1st at 502 W….
Asking for money sucks…
I usually avoid fun rides that I have to raise money to participate. I always thought that asking people for money sucked. I was right. Even though I new this, I still decided to participate on the Lance Armstrong Foundation LiveStrong Challenge. No, I’m not going to ask you to donate (unless you really want…
Got a flat?
Our buddies from Blue Collar MTB originally posted this… When commuting around town it’s best to carry around as little gear as possible. So most of us usually end up with one of those tiny hand pumps that take about a half hour to fill a tire up with. Instead, why not steal some air…
Where are the women?
I had a great comment from Shasta – sounds like a female me. But most intriguing is her question at the end. Where are the women? I know several female riders who ride daily, but none who commute. I can only wonder why… anyone have any idea? I’d love to get some input; I’m going…
P1sseezee Bike Wash-Review
Overview: P1SSEEZEE bike wash is safe to use on all bike components including disc brakes and anodized parts. Fully biodegradeable and non-toxic this easy to use bike wash really does produce the results. Also suitable for all the toughest cleaning jobs, brilliant on alloy wheels, caravans and completes any workshops battery of equipment. Disclaimer: As…
The New York Bicycle Commuter-Nick James
We asked Nick James of New York City to share his commuting story with us and below you’ll come to see that this guy is hooked! Since you asked… It’s hard to live in New York City and not be at least marginally aware of the bike culture flourishing here. In September of 2005, after…
Off The Streets to Off Roads
This past weekend I organized my company’s “team builder.” And the turn out was overwhelming since my coworker Justin and myself we’re the only ones that showed…no I’m not bitter…Anyhow, we decided to go to one of my favorite trails in Fontana Ca, Southridge. I was riding my Giant Warp and Justin was riding the Fezzari Abajo…
Kayaking Down the Verde
Yesterday, spring time was beckoning and so was my roommate Chris to join him and his friends on a Verde River adventure about an hour South of Flagstaff. I had never been before but decided that I definitely could use a day off to float down the river of life. We met up with Elson…
Getting High Off Your Bike
Check this article out…apparently endorphins have the same chemicals as marijuana. No wonder why we’re all hooked on riding our bikes! The good thing about it is we don’t get the munchies right after a ride… Move over, endorphins. Post-exercise euphoria may actually be the result of naturally occurring cannabinoids–the same family of chemicals that…
Road Rage-Fight or Flight
There were so many times where drivers drove me crazy! I can recall in a week of commuting that each time I got on my bike, there was an occasion where I was almost struck by a car. In fact it happend so much that I had come to expect it every time I got…
We would love to hear from you
Most of the questions we ask is because we want to know what other commuters out there are doing. If you have a funny, inspirational or you just want to share your story let us know, we would love to hear from you. Shoot us an Email HERE
Would you stop?
So you’re running late, and you’re biking to work. Up ahead you see another commuter broken down. Do you stop and offer your help or keep pedaling?
What Would You Do?
So you’re at a 3 way light. Your lane doesn’t have any traffic to the right of it. Do you go when the light is red knowing that no one can hit you from the right side and that the cars on the far left lane are making a left turn?