I’ve been tagged too! 5 facts about me

This has been going around for a bit, and I could only dodge the bullet for so long. I have Noah to thank for tagging me. So here’s 5 things about me. At the end of the list, you’ll find the 5 bloggers I’m tagging. This may be a bit more personal than others are … Read more

British humor?

Big dramas on the the internet. A UK-based company that sells locks for motorcycles had one of their employees shill for them on BikeForums.net. Since it’s inappropriate for companies to take advantage of the forums in that manner, it was only natural that forum members quickly ganged up on them. They expressed doubt in the … Read more

Blame the internet

Apparently, bike messengers are getting the short end of the stick as more and more documents are being sent electronically. Court documents, legal contracts, plane tickets, and many other paper documents that were previously delivered by messengers are now being filed or sent electronically. And that’s hitting bike messengers where it hurts – their paycheck. … Read more

Guest writer?

I’m considering having a guest writer do a post. Not just because I’m lazy either. There are plenty of people out there, either cyclists or industry types that have something to say, and they’re too lazy to start their own blog. I’ve been hard pressed to come up with some good interview questions for a … Read more

What the hell is wrong with people these days?

I’m really upset. A BikeForums member from Philadelphia just passed along this story. Tykeem Law just became Philadelphia’s 218th murder victim this year. He was only 14. He was out riding his bike with some friends, and apparently a motorist thought they weren’t moving fast enough, and started honking at them. The rest of his … Read more

Grant money used to fight diabetes

It’s always nice to read that our tax dollars are actually going to a program that may do some good. In Alaska, diabetes has become a concern among Alaska natives. And the The Bristol Bay Area Health Corp. is using grant money to combat this issue. Kids up there are eating more junk food, and … Read more