I have started to bike to work again. I pulled up to the bike rack today and noticed that pretty much no one else locked up their bikes. I stood, stared and pondered. Should I lock my bike? Will that make it seem like I don’t trust the security staff? If others don’t lock their…
I ventured to Riverside*, California yesterday to peruse the Star Trek exhibit at the Metropolitan Showcase. Prior to even writing this blog, I posted a bitchy review on Yelp** about how poorly the show was curated, but that is a different story. While peering through windows of the abandoned gallery spaces, we saw some really…
So first off, Happy New Year! I am glad the holidays are finally over!! YAY! Anyone have any riding-related (or just wacky) New Years resolutions? Reply and tell me! So while sitting in a friend’s car for 2 PM “brunch” on New Year’s day, I noticed something fairly strange. In the middle of the intersection…
For any long time follower of this blog, you know how much I hate bike thieves, although it’s possible I assisted one, once, unknowingly, at my own peril. Also, being a fan of cycling, I often keep an eye out for bikes in movies and other popular culture (we need more cycling references in gangsta…
While walking back from the market, I watched a group of four people bike down the hill towards me. Two men, two children. They were on regular bikes, not crappy beach cruisers. The boys were wearing helmets, the men were not. One of the men noticed me watching, and called out to me. Not sure…
While having coffee and laptop time with my dear friend Ingrid, she stated she had a ‘pedestrian faux pas’ moment that made her think of me. While walking the dog on the sidewalk, jamming out to her ipod, she got that subconscious tingle that someone was giving her “the stink eye”. She turned and saw…
Abandoned Bikes.
Pedestrian vs. Cyclist
There is a new public awareness campaign in Los Angeles regarding cycling safety. The image to the right is posted all over bus stops and other areas that allow for posters – it is trying to signal to the driver that they should give at least three feet to the cyclist. I’d like 5 feet,…
OK So I really really really hate drunk drivers. I mean, really. I don’t say that with love, even though several of my friends have gotten DUIs. That just really disappoints me. About a year ago i was renewing my license and the girl behind me strikes up a conversation. Apparently she got a DUI…