So this happened…Critical Mass Bicyclist Assaulted by NYPD The officer seen in the video is Patrick Pogan, a third-generation cop and son of a retired New York City detective. According to Officer Pogan, the cyclist rode his bike straight into him, knocking them both down and causing a “laceration†on his arm. The cyclist Christopher Long, a [...]
June 2008 Summer Colorado TripBeen meaning to post these sooner but haven’t had the time. Here’s some photos from our trip to Colorado this June. You need to update your Flash Player to view this gallery. Click here to update.
State Bicycle LawsEver wonder what bicycle and vehicle laws pertaining to bicycles in your state are? The Website MassBike.org, a website centered around bicycling in Massachusettes has a page on their site with links to bicycle laws for every state. I found it quite useful. If your interested, check out the link below to read your state’s [...]
Hit by another car.This morning while riding my bike home from my girlfriend’s house I was hit by an automobile. I was riding along a bicycle path and crossing the street at a red light when a car making a right turn decided it was his time to make the turn. When I proceeded to cross the street [...]
Specialized Stumpjumper UpgradedJust picked up my Stumpjumper Mountain Bike from the bike shop today. I was having some parts installed. This was an upgrade I initially planned when I purchased the bicycle in 2005. First think I did was swap out the Shimano Hollowtech Crankset for a Truvativ Stylo Team Gigapipe with integrated Bottom Bracket. I use [...]
Bicycle Review // SE Lager Fixed Gear
I purchased an SE Lager back in December and been riding it quite a bit. This is my first fixed gear bicycle and I greatly enjoy the feel of it. Originally I bought this bike for the purpose of commuting to work everyday and for going on rides with friends who tend to keep a [...]
Weblinx Moves // My New CommuteWeblinx Inc., where I work, has moved from 68 Main Street to 165 Kirkland Circle. We are still in Oswego so the move shouldn’t affect too many people. My office is almost double the size and came with some sweet 60′s Mod furniture. My new bike route to work isn’t too bad. luckily there is [...]
Mayor Daley on our sideChicago Mayor Richard Daley recently proposed fines of $150-$500 for any motorist endangering the safety of cyclists on the road. Finally! I’ve been hit by cars in the city and It’s not fun. Most motorists that I know complain about cyclists taking up space on the road. I really don’t know what the problem is. [...]
Sheldon Brown Rest In Peace
Sheldon Brown – July 14, 1944 – February 3, 2008 Bicycle enthusiast and expert mechanic Sheldon Brown died of a heart attack on Sunday, February 3rd. Though I never met Sheldon Brown I’ve often consulted his website and articles for technical advice. Especially in terms of fixed-gear bikes. Sheldon was one of the most knowledgeable [...]
Winter Bike Training with rollersFor staying fit through winter, conditioning myself for ski season, and keeping stress down through excercise I use training rollers. Rollers are a great way to improve endurance and balance. Usually they cost anywhere between $100 to $400. I got these parabolic rollers from Performance Bicycle as a gift for my birthday a few years [...]
