I like pie, but not Pi

Ok, as long as I’m harshing on silly bike designs, I’ll throw another one out there. CNN had a list of “Gadgets to die for“, and the Electrobike Pi was the first item listed. I’m sure the designers of this bike think they’re very clever, but haven’t they ridden a bike before? Have the bothered … Read more

Seriously now

Every once in a while, there’s a discussion on bikeforums.net about packing a handgun for touring. But I can’t imagine anyone taking one of these Smith & Wesson’s on a ride.

My new winter ride

With this bike, I feel like I’ve come full circle. While I had several BMX bikes as a kid, I can remember that in the late 1970’s, I decided to take my brother’s bike out for longer rides. It was a red 1976 Schwinn Traveler 10 speed. At first, I was content to just ride … Read more

Cyclist shot while riding

Not just any cyclist, but Rodney King. Ok, so he’s not really a cyclist. And there’s nothing funny about getting shot with bird shot, even if it happened to Rodney King. And there’s nothing funny about Rodney King on a bike. Heck, there’s nothing funny about Rodney King, period. But I’m sure someone is going … Read more