Random Bits

I think most of us will agree that the more cyclists there are, the better the world will be. Bicycles provide an inexpensive means of transportation that is generally healthy for the user, have no tailpipe emissions, and are reasonably recycleable. Cycling as a sport has fairly low entry costs, and can be done year-round, … Read more

I know he’s pretty busy, but I was told that I would be able to get an interview out of him. It’s been several months now, and I don’t think it’s going to happen. But here’s some food for thought: I’m not ready to take sides on the first item. While I fully support mandatory … Read more

At the end of my drama and trauma-filled weekend, I’m back at the computer and ready to bring you some interesting tidbits. In Houston, they recently installed 21 new bike racks on the city’s hybrid diesel-electric buses. While that number itself is not particularly impressive, they do plan to have them on 800 buses by … Read more

There seems to be a 3-way battle brewing between motorists, guided bike tours, and the owners of bike rental shops in Hawaii. The guided tour companies say that the rental shops need to take more responsibility for how the renters ride the bikes. They expressed concerns over young riders and even adults riding down the … Read more