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Just got this comment on my blog: “I suppose we all have our own cycling ethics. but i still want to punch other cyclists who ride the wrong way in a bike lane coming at me. maybe that should by my ethos.” I definitely understand the frustration, but here is a recent story [...] The baby had a bit of a cold so I wasn’t able to check out the Bike Jumble swap meet. Luckily Allen from cycling WMD has a full report and pictures. 34 year old cyclist Brian Dooba claims he was not only hit by an irate SUV but dragged 200ft. last week in Central Park. The Daily News reports the driver of the vehicle that allegedly hit Brian is a FOX new reporter named Don Broderick. Daily News article: (photo of Brian Dooba from Daily [...] The on going saga of harassment from the NYPD against cyclists continues with last week’s monthly critical mass ride in Manhattan. In May the 5 borough bike club wrapped up its lawsuit trial against the NYPD for their heavy handed parade rule which states no more than 50 people can ride bikes in a [...] Kyle Smith from the NY Post had this to say about cyclists in NYC: “Imagine if cab drivers behaved like bicyclists – with total disregard for red lights, the direction of traffic, and the presence of 8.3 million other people.” ahhhh…no need to imagine Kyle…if you ride a bike in this town…you [...] With all the positive moves in NYC for cycling I really don’t have a lot of time to focus on the negative, especially when its the same ol victim blaming game. Then Hunter college sociology students came out with this study to monitor the behavior of cyclists in the City. Oh great. It isn’t [...] Ok fashion world…here is a quick lesson for you ONCE AGAIN. A white painted bicycle is for this… (photo by J Rees) Not for this… (Found on trackosaurusrex Just think about it, when you go out of your way to paint an entire bicycle to use as some prop for a fashion photo [...] I saw this on urbanvelo… Come up with a caption for this photo here. Some I like so far: “Dad, where’s the pump ? Aahh, forget it, I’ll get you a new bike!” “MY BIKE!! THERE IT IS! … you know … over by the wall.” “To recognize you have [...] Yep, its been 5 years of blogging. From the bicycle film festivals, to the alleycats, the critical mass, to the Bike Kills… 5 years strong and much more to come. and it all started with this whacky event (which isn’t even bike related) Idiotarod. Apparently, the Idiotarod was yesterday, according to Gothamist. [...] Maxwell can’t wait for change…of his diapers that is. He drools for Obama. |
 
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