Random Bits

No, I’m not about to quote Neil Armstrong. This is about Tara Llanes. I’ve been following her recovery on her myspace page, and there are some images of her all braced up in a hospital bed, and an x-ray of her spine with some metal rods in it. Scary stuff. But last week, this video … Read more

A cyclist got hit by a car, and ended up with a broken collarbone and ruptured spleen, but credits his helmet with preventing much worse injury. It was Ohio State Rep Mike Skindell, and now he’s pushing a helmet bill (article) that would fine parents if their children don’t wear helmets. Normally, I would be … Read more

I’m throwing up a link here, and sending you over to BikePortland.org. If you haven’t already bookmarked the site, I suggest you do. You’ll find some great info on the show, and regular articles of interest to car-free/commuter cyclists.

Here’s your chance to get behind a great cause. Please vote for Marilyn. Trips for Kids (TFK) announces that its Founding Director Marilyn Price is a finalist for the national Volvo for Life Award and a potential cash prize of $100,000 for Trips for Kids. Organization patrons are encouraged to support Trips for Kids by … Read more

I followed this story a bit, as I lived in Thousand Oaks for many years. Glenn Garvin was not just a dentist and cyclist. He was very active in promoting bicycle safety for the City of Thousand Oaks. So it’s horribly ironic that he was struck and killed by a motorist while riding his bike … Read more

I didn’t mind checking out the Identiti stuff on their myspace page, but now they have a new website. If anyone wants to get me their P60 for Christmas, (the one I mentioned here not too long ago) please write to me for my shipping address. 😉