Got a lot of laughs out of this, this morning.
We’re looking at some wonderful weather this week. Be nice, ride your bike, ring your bell.
This is great. I like the video. I like the message. People For Bikes: Why Do You Ride?
(via EcoVelo)
Hot word on the streets is that directions from Google Maps can now be tailored for bicycling, in addition to walking, public transport, and car. So I checked it out.
It’s directions for my morning commute take me down Lark. Which is interesting since Lark has all those annoying cobblestone intersections. And buses. So I’m not 100% sold on it.
But this is a step in the right direction. Thank you, Google!
(Also thanks to Commute By Bike and Cyclelicious)
Bike Shop Girl has some great goals for this year. I’ve decided to take her list and tell you what I’m doing about each (today, if not recently).
Learn how to properly lock your bike
Pretty sure I’m on top of this. I have a u-lock and I make an effort to lock both my rear tire AND the frame to something secure.
Start a Commuter Challenge
Sorry to say, probably not going to happen. Although, when Bike To Work Day comes around, we’ll see what happens.
Motivate a co-worker to commute by bike
A guy I work with just bought a single-speed and is looking forward to commuting. If I’m allowed to say so, he’s a little jealous of me.
Join your local advocacy group
What local advocacy group?
Take photos to inspire others and yourself
Do this all the time and love it. A post on this topic is forthcoming.
Setup a commuter zone
That would be the back hallway of my apartment. It’s dirty and smells bad. ha hah.
Practice preventative maintenance
Seriously. I was supposed to check the tired pressure yesterday, but forgot. Will do it tonight. After this rain, the bike is also going to need a little wipe down.
Invest in your gear
Loving the waterproof stuff I got for Christmas. Have new panniers I can’t wait to try out. Lights, warm clothes, they are worth every penny.
The Rochester Greenway
http://rochestergreenway.org/.
The proposed trail would connect RIT, U of R and downtown Rochester.
There is an existing trail currently connecting RIT and the U of R; Lehigh Valley North from Henrietta Town Line Road to River Road.
Bill Collins sent in this link to a Do-It-Yourself Bike Camera Mount:
The smell of the road, the wind at your back, infinity miles per gallon…
Riding your bike sure is sweet. But you know what would make it even sweeter? The tried-and-tested, make-it-yourself, $10 + 10 minutes Photojojo BikeCam!
Cyclelicious has a quick write up to help you out this Friday, which is Bike To Work Day. He writes:
I would also like to add: smile.
Via BikeHacks
Some very nice handlebar bags are now available from Velo-Orange.
I don’t like to be the bearer of bad news, but somebody has to say it. According to the NHTSA, New York is the third worst state for bicycling, based on fatalities. There were 51 deaths in 2007. Via BikeCommuters.
This is a super quick outline that dispels a lot of myths about commuting by bike. Or, as I like to say, disproves your excuses.
This morning I saw a guy on a bike pass a bus on the right without slowing down. He blew through the red light the bus was stopped for. So I thought I’d post this helpful bit.
Watch this. Don’t worry, it’s short.
Skills, man.
Ride as the Romans ride.
Rohan set me up with an account, so I have written two short/sweet articles about Bike Safety and Bike Locks for the Albany Bicycle Coalition’s website. They are by no means thorough, hence the “101″ suffix, but they are better than nothing.
This? Rocks.
I can’t believe nobody has bought this yet. It’s been up for weeks.
Really digging these handmade cycling caps. (Via Urban Velo)
Today’s Link of the Day has to be this one, with pictures of bikes made in Oregon. One of them has a flask.
