Let’s send Mr. Ford to Shanghai…

I’d say China is making a certain Canadian politician look mighty ass-backwards. Apparently, the traffic authorities in the city of Shanghai are going to link cycling lanes around the city in 2007 to create a network of lanes with no obstructions. This is one of several measures to improve conditions for drivers and cyclists in … Read more

On the lighter side…

Yesterday was New Zealand’s Golden Bay World Naked Bike Ride. Having spent some time in New Zealand, all I can do is paraphrase a comment posted frequently on BikeForums.net – This post is worthless without pics. Have a nice day. [edit] After doing a quick Google image search, maybe it’s best that no photos are … Read more

Let’s hear it for the Kiwi!

I love New Zealand, it’s where my wife and I went on our first date. And our first day together was driving up the Coromandel, which can only be described as US Highway 1, if it was in Scotland. Anyhoo, Kiwi Jenn O’Connor won her first National Marathon Mountain Bike Championships today (which is really … Read more

Who elects these morons?

I had originally titled this post “Can I use the word ‘dickhead’?”. Then my better sense prevailed. I know that this runs the risk of offending readers and advertisers, but read all the way through, then decide if it’s warranted. I ride a bicyle, and I’m all for cyclists having more bike paths as well … Read more