So there I was, about 100 yards away from my office. I’ve been on the road for 17 miles and about an hour and twenty minutes, feelin’ tired, but good. Just imagine there’s a cross walk where the bicycle is… I hit the crosswalk button, I start riding accross and cars are making right turns…
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Ibex X-Ray Review
Disclaimer: As a product reviewer for Commute By Bike, I am providing my unbiased opinion of any products provided to us by any company. I do not posses any type of relationship with the product’s company or parent companies. Companies that send in their goods to be reviewed do not compensate me in any way….
Style & Bike Commuting
I’ve been talking to a friend about some of the barriers to bicycle commuting. From this discussion, I’ve come up with a list of the most significant barriers: 1. Style/Appearance: Sweatiness/general disheveledness caused by bike commuting. 2. Luggage Capacity: Inability to carry extra stuff (groceries, piles of books, boxes, etc.) 3. Effort: Laziness or feeling…
RPM Cyclery Wants To Know…and so do I!
RPM Cyclery of Lake Elsinore, California wants to know from our readers… What kind of gear would seasoned bicycle commuters recommend to folks that are new to commuting? I had a few things to recommend: A good quality bike. ( no Wal-Mart special bikes) Pump Patch Kit Helmet Lights Bag Did I miss anything else?
Ocean City MD
Early this morning a group of us got back from a couple of days spent at Ocean City MD. That place was gorgeous! I was surprised to see how much support the city is giving to cyclist. All over town you could see the Share the Road signs and the kicker is, a pretty good…
My IRO
I finally got a chance today to take some proper shots of my new ride, an IRO Mark V. I’m riding this bike exclusively now, and getting back on a bike with a freewheel is already very disconcerting to me. Enjoy! 38 cm touring drops flipped and cut 17t on the rear, 46t on the…
Active Tunes Preview
The great folks of Active Tunes sent us i-RIDE bicycle stereo system to review. I’ve used it a few times and it sure does make my ride alot more fun! Here’s what you get with the i-Ride: Stereo mini speaker Mounting bracket Audio player pouch (doubles as a speaker carrying case) Audio line-in cable USB…
Red Bull Soap Box Race St. Louis
I’ve been seing the commercials for this event. I think the Champiot would be the perfect machine for it.
So Ronerey…so ronerey so unhappy, ronerey and brue
I don’t know very many commuters here in Orange County. Other than Moe, Priscilla and my self…I don’t know anyone else that rides? So if you’re in OC, leave a comment about your commute.
Dream Job…
So there I was day dreaming while I was stuck in traffic on my way home… My dream job would have me be fully invovled in the bike business. Perhaps owning a bike shop someday or working for a really cool company that loves bikes as much as I do. Do any of you want…
A Commuter's Confession
So there I was thinking… If I expect motorists to acknowledge me as an equal on the road. Then I should be obeying the laws just as much as I would expect a motorist to do the same. Speaking for myself, I know that I’ve played the victim mentality when it comes to commuting. What…
Interesting Sticker
If you have to drive, what better way to show your support for your fellow cyclists! Here’s a quote from www.bicyclefriendlyvehicle.com Our hope is that it will become a nationally recognized symbol promoting bicycle safety. By displaying the BFV symbol on your vehicle you tell other drivers that you respect the rights of cyclists and…
Lowrider Bike
This is pretty impressive whether you’re into Lowriders or not. I just can’t stand that guy’s cackling!
Unique Bank Robber
Have you ever thought anyone would use a bicycle as their getaway vehicle? Someone tried it a couple of days ago. Read more about it HERE. On Monday, a man entered a Scotiabank branch on Albert Street near the downtown and handed a teller a note, saying he was armed. Although no weapon was seen,…
We Have a Winner!
This is Shawn “Varroa” Devlin. Please help congratulate him in winning the awesome LADOT Bike Program Reflective Band! WOoohoo! Varroa is way up in Canada, eh! This picture is of him kicking butt at a local 24Hour Mtn Bike Race
KHS Urban Xtreme Preview
I went to KHS to return the Urban X that I tested a while ago (Click here for the review). In return, we got a KHS Urban Xtreme to test. The Xtreme is the top of the line bike of the KHS Urban line up, needless to say, I’m excited to ride this bike to…
Bikes belong on the street!
I was riding my Bug to work yesterday (I didn’t have my stuff ready to ride my bike), as I was making a right turn on a street, a dude on a bike coming the opposite way on the sidewalk almost hit me. He started yelling obscenities, so I yelled back ‘You are going the…
If Biking is Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Ride Bikes
I got a traffic violation today, for turning into the bike lane of a one way street. I did it right in front of two bike cops because I didn’t even realize I was breaking a law. For those of you who bike somewhere other than New York City, be thankful you don’t live here….
Bike Limo Update
Unfortunately we weren’t able to go to the Beach due to time constraints. However, we did manage to get our ‘Bike On’ by going to Irvine Regional Park. We rode 6 miles around the park, had a pic-nic and my daughters rode their other favorite ‘steeds’ We all had great time riding the bikes at…
Contest Time! (Game Over)
Ok this isn’t much of a prize, but it could save your LIFE! This is a genuine, brand spankin’ new City of Los Angeles, LADOT Bike Program Reflective band. This piece of Americana can be used for so many things other than strapping it on your leg while bike riding. oooh…see how the flash makes…
Oops!
Don’t you hate it when that happens?