Random Bits

Katy, Texas (September 15, 2011) -Following what has been described as the hottest Texas summer in decades, wildfires have claimed the lives of four people and more than 1400 homes in the worst fire season ever. Today Igloo Products Corp., a Texas company, has added to the outpouring of support by delivering a truckload of … Read more

This is serious business for all cyclists as well as pedestrians. Whether you walk or ride a bike for recreation or transportation, you need to take a minute to not only speak out, but urge your friends and family to do the same. The green links will take you to the pre-filled form. It only … Read more

I got this in my inbox today, and figured some readers may want to take advantage of it. If you’re looking for a flashlight mount for your bike, this might be a good deal. Combatoptical.com is offering a free bike mount for 1″ diameter flashlights, with an easy click-on feature. Just do a search for … Read more

I’m not making this up, it’s taken straight from this LA Times. com article. The city of Los Angeles has taken 2.2 miles of roadway that was formerly a lane of traffic, and turned it into a bike lane. Motorists can be cited if they attempt to drive in this lane along 7th Street that … Read more

She’s the mom from Elizabethton, Tennessee whose daughter was brought home by officer Willard Johnson, after he decided it wasn’t safe for a ten year old to ride her bike to school. While the story hasn’t gotten as much coverage as Beyonce getting knocked up, or  Kim Kardashian’s ass, (oops, wedding) it’s gone pretty viral. … Read more