Monthly Archive: November 2005
Time for a little reality check: A cyclist hit by a passing pickup truck pulling two trailers had to take her case all the way to the Kentucky Supreme Court to affirm her right to the road.
The court struck down a ruling that essentially blamed the cyclist for being on the road when the vehicle hit her, according to the League of American Bicyclists.
When I read about all the laws being passed to support cyclists, “share the road” license plates being printed and road signs posted, it's shocking to learn how people — including judges — view cyclists' rights to the road. Non-existent. …
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/30/cyclists-have-right-to-kentucky-roads-court-rules/
Just when I'm ready to throw my subscription to the advertising supplement named Bicycling magazine out with the trash, I see they've expanded their worthwhile BikeTown project to Africa.
BikeTown is Bicycling magazine's attempt, together with other sponsors, to get more people in the saddle by giving away bicycles then reporting on their lifestyle changes. Since it began in 2003, BikeTown has …
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/30/biketown-project-moves-to-africa/
Those rolling peaches are back, as the Tour de Georgia announced the dates and host cities for its 2006 bike race.
Next year's fourth annual bicycle race is scheduled for April 18 – 23 over much of the same routes as previous years' races. The 2006 Tour de Georgia will slip into Tennessee for some cycling, though …
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/30/theyre-back-tour-de-georgia-bike-race-cities-announced/
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Posted on:
November 30, 2005
Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/30/tour-de-georgia-logo-2/
Tragedy struck the 5,000-strong Great Victorian Bike Ride when a gust of wind forced a cyclist into a passing vehicle.
Deborah Gray, 53, of Mt. Moriac had ridden the charity bike ride for 12 years. The Herald-Sun said Gray died from injuries received in the freak accident on Murray Valley Highway near Echuca.
Harry Barber, general manager of the ride, …
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/29/cyclist-dies-in-great-victorian-bike-ride/
The Cyclelicious blogger recently wrote about trying to rip off a piece of dangling handlebar tape while riding in a peloton.
I was dumbfounded that someone else had done something that stupid on a bike. It also gave me a great deal of comfort. Misery loves company.
Here's the dumbest things I've done on a bicycle. I'm sure many of you will find …
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/29/my-10-biggest-goofs-on-a-bike/
(UPDATED: Nov. 30)The high sheriffs at the Colorado State Patrol have decreed that organized bike rides will be limited to 2,500 riders.
The Rocky Mountain News reported that State Patrol Chief Mark Trostel is setting the limit for safety. “As our resources are finite in comparison to the levels of those who wish to participate in an event, we cannot safely control …
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/29/colorado-limits-bike-ride-numbers/
Cycling might not make you musically talented, but The Ditty Bops are proof that it won't hurt either.
The female singing duo from Los Angeles say that bike riding is one of their favorite leisure pursuits.
Amanda Barrett (mandolin and dulcimer) and Abby Dewald (guitar) enjoy cycling so much that they've included it in their …
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/28/the-ditty-bops-cycling-and-singing-in-la/
So you like to climb the hills on your bike? There are days when I do, too.
Of course, I don't have a choice. My neighborhood sits at about the 300-foot elevation mark above the lakeside bicycle route that brings me home.
Here are some folks in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle who seek out the big hills. …
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Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/26/cycling-up-those-hills/
Photo by cgilker on flickr.com
A cyclist climbs a brick-paved street in Pittsburgh; one of that city's dirty dozen.
Posted on:
November 26, 2005
Permanent link to this article: http://www.bikingbis.com/2005/11/26/cycling-up-the-bricks-in-pittsburgh/
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