The reemergence of the bicycle as a means of both exercise and transportation in the United States is also being experienced here in Kansas City. Most of the time it is met with honking by motorists at inappropriate and inopportune times (the ones most likely to startle the cyclist into a dangerous swerve that could … Continue reading Living life in the Trash Lane
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Double Flat on Bicycle — a blessing?
People's ideas of what rights a bicycle has on the road is interesting. The other day someone turned in front of me at a light, and the people behind me had to honk and me and yell at me to let me know I had almost been hit. They needn't have bothered. As a cyclist … Continue reading Double Flat on Bicycle — a blessing?
Helping My Son With His Summer School Homework
Today I had Betsy drop Nathan off at River Market Cyclery, to meet me there after work. I had taken his bicycle in for brake work and seat adjustment two Saturday's ago, but had forgotten about it until yesterday. I called this morning to see if the bike was ready -- it was scheduled for … Continue reading Helping My Son With His Summer School Homework
New Bicycle — First Flat Tire
Monday morning I rode my bicycle down to the community center to swim, and then took it via bus to the RiverMarket Cyclery shop. Since they open at 10 a.m. and this was 7:30 a.m., I left it hooked up to their bicycle rack outside, and gave them a call at 10 a.m. so they … Continue reading New Bicycle — First Flat Tire
Transit Thoughts #1 – Close Calls
Well, I got the idea for this blog about 7:20 this morning, but by 3 p.m., when my beautiful bride called me, it took a sudden turn, my original anecdote having lost to a more dramatic one. I've been thinking for some time that I want to do periodic blogs on transportation, more particularly on … Continue reading Transit Thoughts #1 – Close Calls
At The Rainbow 