Archive for June, 2007

Be a Bike Commuter

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

This article from independent.com is a great read of the guilt induced start to Hannah Tennant-Moore’s commute by bike and subsequent joy she found in it. Here’s my favorite paragraph:
So I bought a rusted mountain bike for the cost of one tank of gas off Craigslist, then headed to Bicycle Bob’s for a helmet [...]

Review: Banjo Brothers Waterproof Commuter Backpack

Thursday, June 14th, 2007

Ed - This is a review done by guest writer Chris Godsey. Check out his website.
Click the pictures to see them bigger.
WHO
A 36-year-old, 6′ 2″, 220-lb., teacher and freelance writer.
WHAT
Commuting on an aluminum Kona single speed mountain bike set up for pavement riding–to and from the college where I teach (about a mile [...]

Tell a dirty story and get some free CitraWipes

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

Awhile back Fritz did a review of the Zogics CitraWipes. If you’ve been hankering to try them out, now is your chance to get a pack for free.
In 100 words or less, tell the folks at Zogics about a time you wish you had one of their nifty CitraWipe degreaser hand wipes to clean [...]

That’s Entertainment

Wednesday, June 13th, 2007

Here is a nice, little 40 second diversion; a TV spot by Transport for London:

FYI, the song is “Straight Lines” by Dawn Landes’ album Two Three Four.
Tip of the helmet to Treadly and Me.

Gary Fisher - Fast City - Mendota

Tuesday, June 12th, 2007

I’ve been off the Mendota for a couple weeks. Peter T, my 19-year-old son, is back home for the summer and I thought it might be a nice chance to get a fresh perspective on this bike from someone who has ridden a box store bike for his entire life.
Peter and I [...]

Commuter Story: Back in the Saddle

Monday, June 11th, 2007

Remember Mike from his crash awhile back? Here’s an update…
I was a hardcore rain or shine 40 mile round trip bike commuter from November 1 2006 until April 4, 2007—-when I was hit by a truck. It took me just about a month to fully heal, what with the hematomas and such. My sweet [...]

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