As a native Pacific Northwester, I know just how fleeting good weather can seem. People complain about all the rain, more rain, and also the paucity of warm sunny days. The northwest is a land of transplants from other regions, many of whom apparently believe the myth that the weather in the northwest sucks. Perhaps it’s my native webbed feet or my naturally lower body temperature, but I love it here just the way it is. … more
Posted April 12, 2008I was just reading and article on the BTA Blog about updating your old, tired out helmet, which reminded me that I should change out my own helmet even though it’s barely more than a year old.
I bought a new helmet last winter because my previous one reached the three year mark, the age at which old helmets should be retired because they’re no longer structurally sound if you whack your noggin on the pavement. … more
Posted March 27, 2008The pop/synth band Freezepop has a catchy little tune about casual bike thieving that I’ve always found entertaining. But as “they” say, it’s all fun and games until someone loses and eye, or until someone steals your bike. I’ve been the target of theft a couple of times over the years, mostly related to a Honda Civic I used to have. It’s a pretty icky feeling to know that some loser/meth head has crawled all over your stuff, looking for money or things to steal. But somehow that’s less irritating than having your bike stolen. … more
Posted June 25, 2007