I exceeded my Timbuk2 medium.
Which, when I first started commuting,
I was VERY impressed with.
I mean, work papers, rain jacket, tools,
AND ice cream & milk & treats?

But now I’ve outgrown it.
I did supersize to a large,
but something more calls out to be carried…
artwork, camera & gear,
larger food shopping trips.
After two weeks of debate,
I’ve ruled out the xtracycle,
Sorry Jason,
I came thisclose to ordering a Schwinn Coffee 3 spd
to retrofit, but I’m intent on making my one bike ‘be all’.
So I looked at Sun Lite grocery panniers that were inexpensive, but generic,
all the way to Ortlieb, at $100 per bag,
then to the Detour commuters at $59 per bag.

What’s the feedback, set ups and suggestions?

SO BACK TO OUR TOPIC.
For those that are LCI certified, by-the-book cyclists,
I ‘m sorry to offend, but it’s something I naturally do….

There’s been alot of debate lately on every blog on:
cyclists running red lights,
cyclists running stop signs,
cyclists passing cars on the right at red lights
(which happens to be my everyday doing)
and cyclists needing to abide by all laws.

UMMMMMM, wait for it….
NO!
There I said it!
I’m not irresponsible,
and I certainly don’t advocate breaking laws,
or pose a ‘do as I say, not as I do’ rule.

I ADVOCATE ARRIVING TO HOME/WORK ALIVE!

And until motorists respect other roadway users,
I’ll ride on the offense.
Passing stopped cars on the right?
It’s safer for me to start the green light up front,
rather than be in the middle of rush hour traffic
trying to pass me while I start off ten cars behind.

When it’s bumper to bumper and at a stand still,
and there’s a wide shoulder onthe right?
SORRY! I’m gonna get on that and keep moving!
Who’s going to sit behind a tailpipe waiting in traffic?
You’re an angry motorist? Well then, get a bike!
Surprisingly, in town you can beat traffic!

Lastly:
- a bad cyclist will do less harm than a bad driver.
- since driver’s are unwilling to share the road, and
abide by the laws, I WILL DO WHATEVER I NEED TO
SURVIVE. The laws were not written for cyclists safety.
- If motorists want us to abide by ALL traffic laws,
THEN I’M TAKING THE WHOLE LANE LIKE A MOTORCYCLE!
oh wait, they don’t want THAT.
- So it’s a double standard? Yeah, I’m not buying what they’re selling.

Madison Theatre, Thursday May 14th 7:30 & 9:15pm. Two showings for this one night event! Tickets are $6, or $5 if you are a member of ABC (you can sign up for free @ the door). ABC will also be collecting donations for the KONA AFRICA BIKE PROGRAM.

Thank you to our sponsors who believe in such things:

• CK CYCLES
• The Downtube
• Steiner’s Sports
• Bros. Tacos
• Lark Tavern
• Dead Presidents Lounge
• 518prints.com
• Bomber’s Burritos
• urbanvelo.org

VEER is a full length documentary on the Portland, OR. cycling
community. It is currently in several film festivals, and Albany
has been allowed a special one night screening! A big thanks to
the producers of this film, and to Jay @ The Madison Theatre
for the support!