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Monthly Archives: June 2011
An Approaching Mass of Velocity
Riding along in the relative quiet of an urban organism, I feel my trusty bike below me. Every bump, every dip, every change in the lay of the road becomes part of my being. Shocks reverberate through my legs, … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Averted Cycling Accident, Close Call, Cycling Life, Speeding Car
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When a Cyclist’s Death Doesn’t Count
Previously, I wrote about a local doctor, Stan Sabin, who was killed while riding his bicycle. The motorist involved blamed a “sneezing fit” for causing her to lose control of her car, which resulted in her striking Dr. Sabin. Atypically, … Continue reading
Sounds of Cycling
Cycling occurs in a world full of sound. From the moment of take-off to the moment of coming to rest, a non-stop chorus sings in time with the motion. Clipping in makes a loud clack on each side of … Continue reading
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Tagged Cycling Life, Impressions, Sounds Of Cycling
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A Fleet of Bicycles Can Do the Work of a Truck
What will our neighbors to the North think of next? Here in the U.S., people have used bicycle trailers to haul all sorts of things. But in Montreal, Canada, cyclist Julien Myette – a former computer engineer turned truck driver … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle Moving Company, Bicycle Trailer Uses, Bike Movers
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Cycling On Wind
Heading outdoors, something feels amiss. Dust, leaves, bits of discarded matter and unidentifiable, unaffixed objects swirl mightily. Hair whips across the face, blinding, and whipping half-closed eyes, as the carried bike lands firmly on full circles of rubber. … Continue reading
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Tagged Cycling In Wind, Solitary Cycling, Windy Rides
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Does Traffic School For Cyclists Reduce Bicycling Accidents?
In California, motorists who violate traffic laws are given the option of attending traffic school to reduce the amount of the fine. Since state law treats cars and bicycles the same, cyclists have been subjected to the same high fines … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle Traffic School, Cycling Safety, Traffic Laws
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Brazen Cyclists
No one has escaped them. They ride with fire under their saddles, shooting onward as if fed on rocket fuel. These muscular missiles dart and veer, fearless in their quest for speed and a thrill at someone else’s expense. From … Continue reading
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Tagged Bike Culture, Brazen Cyclists, Cycling Recklessly
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