Thursday, January 17, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle news.

Jennifer has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle news":

Because not everyone can play bike polo?



Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 1/17/2008 01:24:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Steve Jobs keynote @ MacWorld.

MarvinK has left a new comment on your post "Steve Jobs keynote @ MacWorld":

OK, the new MacBook Air and Time Capsule are cool... but NOTHING else about the whole keynote was.

Google maps has been doing the cell tower triangulation on a wide range of other devices for a while. Movie rentals at $4-5/each.. I already get that on my game console and satellite TV--for similarly ridiculous prices. Not really cool at all.. especially given Netflix offer. Least cool of everything? The $20 surcharge for iPod Touch users to get applications that ALWAYS should have been there. I guess any keynote was going to pale in comparison to last year--but I thought the iPhone, iPod Touch, and Apple TV announcements weren't even worth mentioning at a keynote.

How about a G3 iPhone that you can tether to your MacBook Air (since no internal cell support)? Maybe next year...



Posted by MarvinK to Cyclelicious at 1/17/2008 01:14:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Techshop review.

Jim G has left a new comment on your post "Techshop review":

According to the last email I received, they're planning on opening a new location in San Francisco as well.



Posted by Jim G to Cyclelicious at 1/17/2008 12:01:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle news.

gazer has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle news":

Why is the featured sporting event at the "Bicycle Leadership Conference" golf?



Posted by gazer to Cyclelicious at 1/17/2008 11:44:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Merging into a bike lane is not the same as turnin....

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Merging into a bike lane is not the same as turnin...":

Bob's argument -- and I agree with him -- is that the engineering and current law in Oregon invites right hook accidents.

People speeding 50 mph on residential streets has the same root cause -- we drive that fast because the wide, smooth straight 40 foot right of way is designed for that speed. Awareness is probably complete, and enforcement will slow people down for a short time, but those are just using toothpicks and Scotch tape on a fundamentally unsafe practice.

Passing a large truck on the right is often a bad idea. Truck drivers are probably among the most aware drivers on the road because of their significant limitations, but if you're in their blind spot, you're toast.



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/17/2008 08:58:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Merging into a bike lane is not the same as turnin....

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Merging into a bike lane is not the same as turnin...":

Educating drivers and strict law enforcement are the first best steps. Getting more drivers out of their cars and on bikes means we need to make our roads safer and friendlier.
Jack



Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 1/17/2008 08:33:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Games during the bike commute.

SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Games during the bike commute":

Dorky Doug isn't playin' with you, he's playin' with himself. I'm still thinking about about running him off the road as a logical consequence...



Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 1/17/2008 08:05:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Merging into a bike lane is not the same as turnin....

SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Merging into a bike lane is not the same as turnin...":

Right turn on red after stop does exactly the same thing.



Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 1/17/2008 07:35:00 AM

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Merging into a bike lane is not the same as turnin....

bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Merging into a bike lane is not the same as turnin...":

...interesting commentary...

...this comment is not meant to be disparaging, but while i find that all the right people say all the right things, they're not the problem...

...the problem is awareness, plain & simple...all the signs, ranting whines & painted lines, mean very little until every driver gets one undeniable fact into their head...they will encounter bicycle riders daily, for the rest of their lives, on almost every road they drive on...

...it's about education, understanding that cyclists will be there, again, on a daily basis...

...infrastructure is easy to become accustomed to, signs become commonplace & all the distractions of daily life don't allow for the awareness that is needed...

...most people don't care about cyclists until we "get in their way"...



Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 1/16/2008 11:16:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Webcor King of the Mountain Ride.

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Webcor King of the Mountain Ride":

I've never done Jamison Creek, but I've done Page Mill and been all over the Santa Cruz Mountains; but Mt Hamilton is a DNF for me. FWIW.



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/16/2008 07:20:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Games during the bike commute.

bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Games during the bike commute":

...i know you're cool, fritz, but sometimes dd's can get dangerous due to their lack of forethought or consideration...

...years ago, i was riding my mtb around one of the local lakes, on my way to an area where i could open it up a little...it's a tight, twisty, almost flat dirt road, in an area which generally has lots of hikers & walkers (ie: couples w/ kids in strollers)...not a place to do anything on a bike but chill & show consideration...

...on a very sharp, blind corner i sensed more than heard, dorky doug's brother, dummy dave, so i pulled even further to the right...sure enough, five maybe six guys, all ride pumped are coming around the corner w/ everyone over on the proper side except for dd, who is in the middle of my lane, looking over his shoulder, talking away to his friends (i think i mentioned this was a tight, blind corner, right)...

...we clipped bar ends hard cuz he was moving fast...i just put my foot down cuz i was riding slow & for some reason, anticipating something stupid but ol' dummy dave lost control, went over the embankment, over the bars & landed flat on his back about ten feet down the hill...

...his friends pulled up, several ran down to where he was just laying there seriously gasping for breath...i walked over, looked down, said "y'all right" to which he kinda croaked back "uh"...i just shook my head, got on my bike & rode away...

...there was no need for the obvious "wtf were you thinking" & several of his friend gave me that sheepish "sorry about our dumb friend" look...

...anyway, honestly true story & a place to share it...i'm not about enjoying the pain & suffering of others but i hope ol' dummy dave learned something from our little encounter...



Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 1/16/2008 06:44:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike To Work Day website.

Noah has left a new comment on your post "Bike To Work Day website":

That's certainly a nice bike Summer has. I don't know many people who commute on tribikes.



Posted by Noah to Cyclelicious at 1/16/2008 06:10:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Webcor King of the Mountain Ride.

gazer has left a new comment on your post "Webcor King of the Mountain Ride":

How does this climb compare to Page Mill? Jamison Creek?

(Toughest climbs I know off the top of my head...)



Posted by gazer to Cyclelicious at 1/16/2008 04:29:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Games during the bike commute.

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Games during the bike commute":

It's all fun and games, Wildman! No badness intended at all; honestly! :-) And perhaps some skill development also.



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/16/2008 01:59:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Games during the bike commute.

Will has left a new comment on your post "Games during the bike commute":

funny post.

I am guessing Doug is just a dork.



Posted by Will to Cyclelicious at 1/16/2008 01:56:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Games during the bike commute.

Jim G has left a new comment on your post "Games during the bike commute":

You've just described nearly every "biker" I encounter on my commute through SF. Except for that part about "stopping at the red light", hah.

pump into the front wheel!



Posted by Jim G to Cyclelicious at 1/16/2008 01:56:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Games during the bike commute.

bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Games during the bike commute":

...life is full of dorky dougs & a lotta them aren't on bikes which can be even more dangerous...

...i like your technique though, fritz, & sometimes these guys need a little mild reality check...

...i'd even suggest the really close, almost knuckle to knuckle 'peleton pass' if ol'doug is real annoying...do it slowly so he gets to appreciate his own unnerving but just be careful...works best w/ drop bars for that intimate feel...

...jeez, fritz, you've made me realize what a nasty man my "bad" side is...



Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 1/16/2008 01:41:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Games during the bike commute.

Bill has left a new comment on your post "Games during the bike commute":

When Dorky gets his license back he will be back behind a wheel. So don't anger him too much! lol!



Posted by Bill to Cyclelicious at 1/16/2008 01:38:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Games during the bike commute.

Noah has left a new comment on your post "Games during the bike commute":

Quit talking about me, guys. I just wanna race! :(

hahah



Posted by Noah to Cyclelicious at 1/16/2008 11:48:00 AM

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Techshop review.

Jared has left a new comment on your post "Techshop review":

I can't wait for the one in Austin to open up! Tools are fun...big tools are more fun! It would be cool to learn some TIG welding too...I would like to build my own frame one of these days...



Posted by Jared to Cyclelicious at 1/15/2008 03:59:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Interbike Outdoor Demo East scheduled October 21-2....

IB Rich has left a new comment on your post "Interbike Outdoor Demo East scheduled October 21-2...":

You know, anywhere outside of Southern California and the Southwest weather is a concern for outdoor events. We East Coast natives are a hearty bunch, though, and won't let a little weather get in the way of a good ride!
Seriously, though, October in the Northeast is pretty mild - and has been getting milder recently… Not to jinx us in our first year, but I would guess that rain would be the only real worry.
And to gauge the impact of weather on a successful bike event, just look at Sea Otter. It's the rare year when the weather cooperates and it's always a great event.

Rich
www.interbiketimes.com



Posted by IB Rich to Cyclelicious at 1/15/2008 10:04:00 AM

Monday, January 14, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Interbike Outdoor Demo East scheduled October 21-2....

Jeff has left a new comment on your post "Interbike Outdoor Demo East scheduled October 21-2...":

Rhode Island in late October? What are Interbike's promoters thinking?



Posted by Jeff to Cyclelicious at 1/14/2008 06:47:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dick's Sporting Goods ads.

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Dick's Sporting Goods ads":

Excellent. An accurate portrayal of type B personalities receiving some insight... no matter what you think of Lance.
Jack



Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 1/14/2008 04:34:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cycle Dog.

Ed W has left a new comment on your post "Cycle Dog":

I'm a bad, bad man. I apologize for leading you so far astray down this blind alley filled with...damn! What did I step in?



Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 1/14/2008 04:12:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cycle Dog.

Ed W has left a new comment on your post "Cycle Dog":

I'm a bad, bad man. I apologize for leading you so far astray down this blind alley filled with...damn! What did I step in!



Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 1/14/2008 04:12:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cycle Dog.

Nathan has left a new comment on your post "Cycle Dog":

warren t,
I understand your comment. I use a sprung harness device that keeps my dog quite close to my bike and the leash isn't taking any of his pressure.This keeps him close and secure without interfering with my ability to control the bike. I mostly ride in my neighborhood at night, and it's the perfect thing to burn off his excess engergy. Even when my medium sized dog does something erratic, our forward momentum is enough to minimize it, and keep us moving in the right direction.

The main thing that I see as a risk, is unleashed or stray dogs running up to us as we cruise the neighborhood. I have had to deal with it several times, and am always on the look out.

Additionally, if I ever do go on the bike path, I pull over when ever I am approached from behind or pass someone from the opposite direction. It's a courtesy that is much apprecitated.



Posted by Nathan to Cyclelicious at 1/14/2008 02:12:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cycle Dog.

bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Cycle Dog":

...warren t...it's like ice skating on kids nite...you plan your pass to no avail cuz nothing could be more unpredictable than dogs or kids...while there is a certain beauty to that aspect of life, it can be totally dangerous...

...ps: not many dogs ice skate (anymore)...



Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 1/14/2008 02:09:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dick's Sporting Goods ads.

Will has left a new comment on your post "Dick's Sporting Goods ads":

both those commercials are laugh out loud funny!

Good for Lance - able to mock himself.

Thanks for post



Posted by Will to Cyclelicious at 1/14/2008 11:52:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dick's Sporting Goods ads.

Will has left a new comment on your post "Dick's Sporting Goods ads":

both those commercials are laugh out loud funny!

Good for Lance - abale to mock himself.

Thanks for post



Posted by Will to Cyclelicious at 1/14/2008 11:51:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cycle Dog.

Warren T has left a new comment on your post "Cycle Dog":

Man, I hate to say this and risk hacking off those of you who ride with your dogs on a leash -- but I hate to meet up with people doing this. It's bad enough trying to get by pedestrians with their dogs on retractable leashes. You may think your dog is always going to be predictable ... but it isn't and someone is going to end up getting hurt.

My feeling, anyway.



Posted by Warren T to Cyclelicious at 1/14/2008 09:47:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dick's Sporting Goods ads.

SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Dick's Sporting Goods ads":

Type A meets Type Z :D



Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 1/14/2008 09:25:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cycle Dog.

Nathan has left a new comment on your post "Cycle Dog":

Biking with my dog everyday is one of the things I look forward to. Here is a blog post with a video link to us biking together. http://67.184.135.50/wordpress/?p=322



Posted by Nathan to Cyclelicious at 1/14/2008 09:19:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on VTA: Big route and schedule changes on Monday.

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "VTA: Big route and schedule changes on Monday":

I'm so honored the CEO of Microsoft visited! Check out his zany blog, all.



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/14/2008 07:56:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Inverse recumbent.

bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Inverse recumbent":

...art, yer right, there is always that...

...somewhere in a parallel universe, this is probably the preferred design but i'm kinda glad i live in this one...



Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 1/14/2008 12:12:00 AM

Sunday, January 13, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Inverse recumbent.

Art has left a new comment on your post "Inverse recumbent":

bikesgonewild: Dreadful handling is a small price to pay to be able to wheelie right into a running dismount.



Posted by Art to Cyclelicious at 1/13/2008 06:57:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Inverse recumbent.

Noah has left a new comment on your post "Inverse recumbent":

Am I the only one who noticed the rear wheel is the only weight-bearing thing on this bike? Looks like it's about to pinch flat at the first pavement seam he encounters.



Posted by Noah to Cyclelicious at 1/13/2008 02:21:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Inverse recumbent.

bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Inverse recumbent":

...it's fast, it's aerodynamic, it's now at your local bike dealer... the new nad-crusher for 1936...

...what's interesting is the wheelbase...i wonder how that machine handled, in light of that riding position ?...



Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 1/13/2008 01:38:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Inverse recumbent.

Will has left a new comment on your post "Inverse recumbent":

I love vintage stuff so please excuse the self-link.

But if interested here are fun two cycling photos from the 1920s of my grandparents.

Old Cycling Photos



Posted by Will to Cyclelicious at 1/13/2008 10:23:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Inverse recumbent.

anabananasplit has left a new comment on your post "Inverse recumbent":

Something very similar to that was featured on this last Velovision edition.



Posted by anabananasplit to Cyclelicious at 1/13/2008 08:54:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Inverse recumbent.

Ed W has left a new comment on your post "Inverse recumbent":

In theory, a smaller frontal area would serve to reduce drag and allow an increase in speed, but it appears the rider is supported over a large portion of his lower abdomen. That would restrict breathing and effectively limit his endurance.

Chris Boardman's 'Superman' position was similar in that it reduced frontal area, yet allowed for better breathing.



Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 1/13/2008 08:26:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Inverse recumbent.

Will has left a new comment on your post "Inverse recumbent":

nice old photo

how did this not catch on? :)



Posted by Will to Cyclelicious at 1/13/2008 01:57:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Inverse recumbent.

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Inverse recumbent":

Ouch! That has to hurt!



Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 1/13/2008 01:43:00 AM

Friday, January 11, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Gadget bottle.

Will has left a new comment on your post "Gadget bottle":

This is a great idea.

This overseas buyer (france) is going to order a couple of bottles

merci!



Posted by Will to Cyclelicious at 1/11/2008 02:18:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on SF Bay Area: Learn to make metal fenders by hand.

Jim G has left a new comment on your post "SF Bay Area: Learn to make metal fenders by hand":

I took this class last fall and did a write-up on my blog.



Posted by Jim G to Cyclelicious at 1/11/2008 11:54:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on SF Bay Area: Learn to make metal fenders by hand.

Jim G has left a new comment on your post "SF Bay Area: Learn to make metal fenders by hand":

I've taken this class. See http://sfcyclotouring.blogspot.com/2007/10/handmade-cycle-fenders-class-techshop.html



Posted by Jim G to Cyclelicious at 1/11/2008 11:53:00 AM

Thursday, January 10, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Dan Yergin fan club.

SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Dan Yergin fan club":

Let's lead! Let's lead! Waving flag now :D Gotta tune up my flute to play Pied....



Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 1/10/2008 12:54:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Innovation with bicycles.

bother yam has left a new comment on your post "Innovation with bicycles":

You want a bike-powered ball launcher? I gotcher ball launcher here, pal...



Posted by bother yam to Cyclelicious at 1/10/2008 07:50:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Innovation with bicycles.

SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Innovation with bicycles":

I've been waiting for little solar options to keep evolving... saw the backpack a year ago or so online somewhere, and Larry Varney had a solar kit he used on GITAP to keep his gizmos charged.
Now, the tennis ball launcher... obviously that design was commissioned by somebody in the military or an underground group who really wants to launch somethign entirely different. A mobile version would be nice - could take care of those pesky mutts if you had good aim!



Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 1/10/2008 07:46:00 AM

Wednesday, January 09, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Innovation with bicycles.

bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Innovation with bicycles":

...props to everyone involved w/ the shopping cart project...people are thinking outside the box (literally) & that's a good thing...

...i saw what looked like a flexible (roll-up) solar panel laid over the rear pack of a well equipped touring bike (wish i could remember the site)...i'd leave the i-pod at home, but lights & a cell-phone for emergencies would definitely benefit...



Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 1/09/2008 11:36:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tour of California team at Palo Alto restaurant TO....

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Tour of California team at Palo Alto restaurant TO...":

Thanks for noting that, Longmont. I was in a huge hurry (attending a conference) and just cut and pasted the email from BMC.



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/09/2008 11:32:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tour of California team at Palo Alto restaurant TO....

kwc has left a new comment on your post "Tour of California team at Palo Alto restaurant TO...":

@in a van:

Yeah, BMC used some old boilerplate for the e-mail.



Posted by kwc to Cyclelicious at 1/09/2008 10:15:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tour of California team at Palo Alto restaurant TO....

In a Van Down By the St. Vrain River has left a new comment on your post "Tour of California team at Palo Alto restaurant TO...":

Hi Richard,

Scott Moninger actually retired from BMC last year and is now a director over at Toyota-United.



Posted by In a Van Down By the St. Vrain River to Cyclelicious at 1/09/2008 09:14:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Innovation with bicycles.

Noah has left a new comment on your post "Innovation with bicycles":

don't care about the solar panel, but I'd love a backpack with a Sun Logo.



Posted by Noah to Cyclelicious at 1/09/2008 08:18:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Innovation with bicycles.

UltraRob has left a new comment on your post "Innovation with bicycles":

A couple months ago I saw somewhere about flexible solar panels that could be added to jackets, etc for charging gadgets. One of the examples was charging an iPod while skiing. My first reaction was that it was just crazy. I go into the backcountry to get away from gadgets.

Then I thought of self supported races like the Great Divide Race where you either need a huge number of batteries or a way to charge them. That's when I decided they could be cool.



Posted by UltraRob to Cyclelicious at 1/09/2008 07:44:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Tour of California team at Palo Alto restaurant TO....

gazer has left a new comment on your post "Tour of California team at Palo Alto restaurant TO...":

Saw the team on Palm Drive this afternoon (unless it was some other pro-team around here...).

Quite a sight to see 15-20 similarly kitted up riders rolling down the road in a double line. Made me smile.

Waved to 'em and a couple waved back.



Posted by gazer to Cyclelicious at 1/09/2008 05:01:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on NYC: Huge bike boxes.

bradley has left a new comment on your post "NYC: Huge bike boxes":

The bike boxes seem to indicate that they realize the safest place to be, when stopped at an intersection, is in front of the cars. This way you don't get rear ended - the cars behind you do.

But isn't filtering through traffic still illegal in NY? On this street it doesn't matter since there are bike lanes, but it still seems inconsistent.



Posted by bradley to Cyclelicious at 1/09/2008 11:36:00 AM

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle news.

Jennifer has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle news":

"He explained that Hartwell Avenue is a two-lane road, but in the past few years motorists have been seen forming four lanes near the entrance to Hanscom."

Ha! I knew it! I think people make this complaint every time a road gets restriped, bike lane or no bike lane.



Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 1/08/2008 11:12:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cute kittens on bicycles.

Ed W has left a new comment on your post "Cute kittens on bicycles":

Yeah, it would appear that if we wanted to drive up traffic, we should run porn, kittens, and obscure linguistic references. People are very, very weird.

icanhascheeseburger gets more comments in a day than we get for months!



Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 1/08/2008 06:45:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle news.

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle news":

I blog together in harmony with everybody, Doc! You know my Big Tent is open for all kinds of cyclists.

Doc Logan is referring to my comment at his blog on some recent helmet research in Austin, TX. Those doing the research overtly have a political axe to grind after voters spoke in 2006 to reject mandatory helmet legislation in Austin.



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/08/2008 05:57:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle news.

Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle news":

Fritz- I'm not a helmet cop by any means; I just thought it was an interesting headline, and bike related, so I posted it. I assumed in reading it that they counted minor bumps and scratches, hence the "duh" I inserted at the end. I look at it as a seat-belt-in-an-airplane type of safety measure: in most cases it's not gonna do much, but if it does, great. If one has their own reasons for going without, more power to them. I look forward to a Utopian future where the helmeted and non can blog together in harmony.



Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 1/08/2008 05:34:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cute kittens on bicycles.

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Cute kittens on bicycles":

I'm honestly surprised by all the comments on that one!



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/08/2008 04:32:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cute kittens on bicycles.

SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Cute kittens on bicycles":

Based on the number of comments, discussing alveolar flaps is also good for traffic. Hmmm....



Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 1/08/2008 04:27:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Lateral apical postalveolar flap.

Noah has left a new comment on your post "Lateral apical postalveolar flap":

Curses! Someone already beat me to "elecrtion". Foyered again.



Posted by Noah to Cyclelicious at 1/08/2008 03:00:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Lateral apical postalveolar flap.

kwc has left a new comment on your post "Lateral apical postalveolar flap":

I could never figure out why my Japanese mom chose to put 3 l's in my sister's name.



Posted by kwc to Cyclelicious at 1/08/2008 02:28:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Lateral apical postalveolar flap.

sagano has left a new comment on your post "Lateral apical postalveolar flap":

Thanks for introducing my blog!
'R' and 'L' sounds are very difficult for most Japanese (including me). I still remembered some embarrassing moments when I was pronoucing 'white rice', 'presidential election' in Japanese way. :-)
Pronouncing "lateral apical postalveolar flap" correctly is a nightmere for me.

Anyway, thank you for the link!



Posted by sagano to Cyclelicious at 1/08/2008 02:03:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Lateral apical postalveolar flap.

bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Lateral apical postalveolar flap":

...in retrospect, i hope my above response is in no way thought to be making fun of people w/ actual speech impediments...not my style...

...domo arrigato gozimashita !...



Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 1/08/2008 01:12:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Lateral apical postalveolar flap.

bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Lateral apical postalveolar flap":

...very funny post, flitz...i have a new appreciation for you now...i am ichi ban fan...

...i may hold off on going out for sushi for a while, however, so i don't get asked why i'm chortling to myself...



Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 1/08/2008 01:02:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Lateral apical postalveolar flap.

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Lateral apical postalveolar flap":

Hi Meep, my wife studied speech path at UNT.

I grew up with Japanese family members all around me, so I didn't have problems with pronunciation. When I was younger, in fact, I had problems pronouncing some English words.

I'm so out of practice these days my Japanese is horrible.



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/08/2008 12:32:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Lateral apical postalveolar flap.

Meep has left a new comment on your post "Lateral apical postalveolar flap":

It's like Japanese class all over again!
Japanese teacher: くる
Class: kooroo
J: No, くる
C: kuru
J: Almost! くる
C: くroo!
j: (・_・;)



Posted by Meep to Cyclelicious at 1/08/2008 12:26:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Lateral apical postalveolar flap.

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Lateral apical postalveolar flap":

So generically, alveolar means "socket." The Alveolar ridge is the ridge of gum where the tooth sockets are at. Apical = "apex" or the tip of the tongue.

So apical postalveolar means the tip of your tongue touches the back of the gum ridge.

Lateral just means it sounds something like "L." Flap means that your tongue flaps up against the roof of your mouth once (versus a trill in which the tongue flaps up twice or more, so a Spanish "rr" sounds different from a Japanese "r").



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/08/2008 12:13:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Lateral apical postalveolar flap.

SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Lateral apical postalveolar flap":

Now you've got me dissecting the terminology and trying to get my tongue to figure out *precisely* ... alveolar? Ain't alveoli in the lungs anyway?
I am the only Caucasian in an otherwise Korean choir and if I *don't* think about it, but just plug in the hard-wired "imitate speech sounds" part of the mind, I've got an accent by the end of the service... and can hit high notes clearly that I can't do if I try. The brain is amazing.



Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 1/08/2008 11:14:00 AM

Monday, January 07, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Frankie Andreu and Rock Racing.

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Frankie Andreu and Rock Racing":

For anyone watching the apparel business, Mr. Ball's (Rock Racing) behavior in the world of cycling is mild, so far. In 2007 he was sued for sexual harassment, defamation, assault, extortion, breach of contract and other charges at Rock & Republic.

Papers filed in one case refer to Ball's "criminal activities, acts of violence, court ordered psychiatric treatment, Ball's own use of a false social security number (which he presented to police upon his arrest and sentencing), and evidence that at least three different social security numbers were used…two examples of are attached hereto as arrest and sentencing report and Solis v. Ford, L.A. Superior Court, Case No. BC 228258."

Seems that all we know about Ball in the cycling world is what he said about himself in his R&R biography, "In the late '80s, Michael was considered one of the fastest, smartest and most aggressive cyclists on the circuit. The avid athlete had discovered he had the stamina to succeed at any task he took on. Michael won the LA Tri-Sprint Series and then went on to the national track rankings where he conquered the Velodrome. However, an unfortunate racing crash forced him to put his racing aspirations on hold."

Guess he's back.



Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 1/07/2008 11:27:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Googlers on bikes.

Jennifer has left a new comment on your post "Googlers on bikes":

I'm in the wrong sector.



Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 1/07/2008 10:48:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cute kittens on bicycles.

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Cute kittens on bicycles":

I was gonna mention Frank's invisible cat but forgot!

And yeah, of course I'm a traffic whore. How else can I be a wealthy, powerful and influential blogger bent on ruling the world?



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/07/2008 10:32:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Cute kittens on bicycles.

Ed W has left a new comment on your post "Cute kittens on bicycles":

Ain't it scary what you can find on them interwebs?



Posted by Ed W to Cyclelicious at 1/07/2008 04:15:00 AM

Sunday, January 06, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on USA energy use widget.

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "USA energy use widget":

I took a look at it and.... apparently it was never broken. I guess I looked at the numbers after the New Year, couldn't imagine they could already be in the billions and assumed it couldn't be right so I disabled the script.

But if the United States is spending over a billion dollars a day on imported fossil fuels, then yeah, we should be in the 10 digits on the second day of the year.



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/06/2008 03:02:00 PM

Saturday, January 05, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle news.

bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle news":

...glad to see that kind of video is on the box...
...w/ the growing proliferation of people, cars & cellphones & despite the best attempts by various politico/cycling organizations, i maintain that until tv is utilized on a consistent basis to both raise the awareness & regularly remind people that cycling is a part of everyones daily life, whether THEY ride or not, we cyclist's will always remain in jeopardy...

...this kind of reprogramming of the masses would have to be in co-ordination w/ proper school awareness programs all throughout ones educational life...scary terminology but the majority of people won't embrace it otherwise...they don't see anything it for themselves...

...we all 'share the road' on a daily basis but most folks don't give us a second thought until we're "in their way"...



Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 1/05/2008 04:06:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Googlers on bikes.

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Googlers on bikes":

Has Rasmus made anti-cyclist comments?



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/05/2008 03:15:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Googlers on bikes.

geoffrey has left a new comment on your post "Googlers on bikes":

I hope Yahoo similarly gets a traffic instructor. I also hope their instructor talks to autoholics about SHARING THE ROAD.
I hope Mr Rasmus Lerdorf learns his pressing needs don't supercede others lives, health and wefare.



Posted by geoffrey to Cyclelicious at 1/05/2008 03:03:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Googlers on bikes.

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Googlers on bikes":

Hope the guy doesn't go out and do what this person did.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080105/ap_on_fe_st/odd_bike_trail_vandalism;_ylt=AqmbAuvfclzwzhNtw9Blvpes0NUE



Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 1/05/2008 01:40:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Googlers on bikes.

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Googlers on bikes":

The bikes are free loaners for intracampus travel at the Googleplex. Here's a photo of one -- a blue bike with a front basket and orange flag.



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/05/2008 01:13:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle news.

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle news":

It's not my vid, so of course I don't mind :-)



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/05/2008 01:10:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Windy in Santa Cruz, Bay Area.

gazer has left a new comment on your post "Windy in Santa Cruz, Bay Area":

Darn, not much wind last night.

Left a little early to ride in the daylight (to see those limbs and estimate water depth). Mostly just a bunch of leaves on the ground.

The towns/residents appear to have cleaned up the major limbs very quickly. Bravo!



Posted by gazer to Cyclelicious at 1/05/2008 10:19:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Googlers on bikes.

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Googlers on bikes":

http://google.com/jobs



Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 1/05/2008 09:27:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle news.

MRussell has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle news":

Hey great vid, If you don't mind I'm going to poach it and post it as well...

Canadians in the lead, ouch.



Posted by MRussell to Cyclelicious at 1/05/2008 08:11:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bicycle news.

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Bicycle news":

At least the Canadians care enough about their viewers to air responsible commercials. In the USA we get to watch ads that foster excessive drinking, overeating junk food, and aggressive driving.

Where can I volunteer to carry equipment to monitor air pollution here?
Jack



Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 1/05/2008 08:05:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Googlers on bikes.

Paul Tay has left a new comment on your post "Googlers on bikes":

Hey, how do I get me one of those Google rides?



Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 1/05/2008 08:04:00 AM

Friday, January 04, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Frankie Andreu and Rock Racing.

bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Frankie Andreu and Rock Racing":

...tough call...i always felt like frankie outed himself to regain validity after the 'lance epo accusations' kinda backfired on he & his wife...kind of a "i can prove lance did cuz, ah well, see, i did too"...

...i found it much easier to rewarm up to someone like bjarne riis, a man who's admissions offered him nothing to gain but personal piece of mind (& a lotta industry flack)...

...that being said, andreu as 'team director' had his hands tied by micheal ball, a man who having put a very successful clothing biz together, assumes his business model will work in bicycle racing...who's to say it wouldn't but obviously not w/ a personality like frankie's (or a lot of cycling fans)...

...andreu was a good team player as a rider but his career has been nothing short of tumultuous since...he's not a favorite of mine but i wish him good luck...



Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 1/04/2008 08:19:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Windy in Santa Cruz, Bay Area.

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Windy in Santa Cruz, Bay Area":

And maybe the styrofoam helmet can insulate against falling wires too.

Gazer, watch those limbs and the deep water!

I have some friends who told me the other day they're headed to Tahoe tonight. I told them "No you're not."



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/04/2008 04:09:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Windy in Santa Cruz, Bay Area.

eradler has left a new comment on your post "Windy in Santa Cruz, Bay Area":

Now you know what to wear helmets for ;-)



Posted by eradler to Cyclelicious at 1/04/2008 02:17:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Windy in Santa Cruz, Bay Area.

gazer has left a new comment on your post "Windy in Santa Cruz, Bay Area":

Wait, this is my first commute of the year! Perfect choice - I love riding in this stuff.

The Caltrain bike-car was pretty empty this morning.

Bonus: If the wind direction doesn't shift too much, should be a hella tailwind for my 15 miles back home later today.



Posted by gazer to Cyclelicious at 1/04/2008 02:12:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Windy in Santa Cruz, Bay Area.

Dr. Logan has left a new comment on your post "Windy in Santa Cruz, Bay Area":

That cyclist is a bad-ass. When I was riding home yesterday I was losing my breath to the wind and today it's far worse.



Posted by Dr. Logan to Cyclelicious at 1/04/2008 01:49:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Frankie Andreu and Rock Racing.

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "Frankie Andreu and Rock Racing":

Frankie is doing the right thing. The owners of Rock and Toyota are out of control.

I see him rebounding with his OWN team in 2009.



Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 1/04/2008 12:43:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Santa Cruz short bar green fixie.

bikesgonewild has left a new comment on your post "Santa Cruz short bar green fixie":

...what a shame, i hope the ups guy didn't hook him but it may be a statement about fix gear bikes w/ no brakes...even w/ the best of skills, the 'proverbial' shit happens...i shouldn't start...rip, dude...

...apropos of my mind now being down along east cliff, i gotta ask you a question, fritz...you ever stop by tom sullivan's low key amsterdam bikes just south of twin lakes state beach ???...good man & how can ya fault anybody who rides a cross bike ?...

...my best to you & the gang as we paddle/pedal into 2008...here comes that big rain...



Posted by bikesgonewild to Cyclelicious at 1/04/2008 03:31:00 AM

Thursday, January 03, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Santa Cruz short bar green fixie.

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "Santa Cruz short bar green fixie":

Chico Gino, you get around dude. I didn't realize you rode in Santa Cruz also.

I usually cross the trestle bridge by the Boardwalk parking lot and take the River path, which meets up with where E. Cliff goes. Still, it's fun to zoom down E. Cliff Drive there.



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/03/2008 09:08:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Santa Cruz short bar green fixie.

Gino Zahnd has left a new comment on your post "Santa Cruz short bar green fixie":

It's just a curve around a semi-steep downhill, and the road is cut out of the hill, hence no room for a bike lane.

I've gone around that curve a million times, and I always use the entire lane every time. Otherwise people try to drive around you.

Terrible, terrible news.



Posted by Gino Zahnd to Cyclelicious at 1/03/2008 05:53:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Santa Cruz short bar green fixie.

Jennifer has left a new comment on your post "Santa Cruz short bar green fixie":

Is that a bridge or a curve around a steep hill? I'm not seeing what's going on, possibly because I'm distracted by the pretty scenery in the background.

Incidentally, is that ever a factor in such collisions? (Oh! What a lovely--*CRASH*) Poor guy, if that contributed to his death, enjoying the moment while home on break.



Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 1/03/2008 05:34:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Matthew Paris apology.

SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "Matthew Paris apology":

I liked the comment after the "apology" which stated that indeed, bullies almost always say "but I was only joking!" (and sadly, believe it).



Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 1/03/2008 02:42:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on SF Bay Area: rain Rain RAIN RAIN. And wind, too..

MRussell has left a new comment on your post "SF Bay Area: rain Rain RAIN RAIN. And wind, too.":

There's no such thing as bad weather, just poor choice in clothes.

Enjoy the misting...



Posted by MRussell to Cyclelicious at 1/03/2008 11:19:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike production costs going up.

bother yam has left a new comment on your post "Bike production costs going up":

Considering that the dollar is dropping in value compared to the yuan and the Euro, perhaps the Great American Bike Renaissance isn't too far behind. We've still got some people that have skills to fabricate here, so perhaps we can start building bikes for the rest of the world...



Posted by bother yam to Cyclelicious at 1/03/2008 10:08:00 AM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on Bike production costs going up.

Seamus Keogh has left a new comment on your post "Bike production costs going up":

There was an article in the New York Times about wages in china going up as a result of factory owners not being able to find workers who will work for as cheap as they used to. With so many people moving to the cities to find work, the factories in rural areas are having to raise wages to attract workers.

it was in the august 29th issue.

As an American bicycle worker, I am glad to see wages raising in china. The movement of nearly all bicycle production to china is based on the falicy that there is a limitless impoverished mass in china that will work for slave wages, while this is still largely true, perhaps we are starting to see the bottom. Maybe this will help bicycle production in the united states, and give all of those out of work bicycle workers in ohio a new job in an old factory.

but maybe that is wishful thinking.



Posted by Seamus Keogh to Cyclelicious at 1/03/2008 09:00:00 AM

Wednesday, January 02, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on SF Bay Area: rain Rain RAIN RAIN. And wind, too..

bother yam has left a new comment on your post "SF Bay Area: rain Rain RAIN RAIN. And wind, too.":

I hope it has enough momentum to drop a bunch on Minnesota. I would love some more snow.



Posted by bother yam to Cyclelicious at 1/02/2008 07:55:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on SF Bay Area: rain Rain RAIN RAIN. And wind, too..

Fritz has left a new comment on your post "SF Bay Area: rain Rain RAIN RAIN. And wind, too.":

Yeah yeah yeah, I know....

It rains just hard enough to get wet, and it's usually a cold rain around here so you're miserable if you're not in rain gear. I've been out on days with rain forecast for the afternoon, and in the morning all the bike commuters are in their normal bike commute clothes like nice slacks, dress shirts, and good shoes. In the evening I see them covered up in plastic trash bags with holes for their heads and arms.



Posted by Fritz to Cyclelicious at 1/02/2008 05:35:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on SF Bay Area: rain Rain RAIN RAIN. And wind, too..

Jennifer has left a new comment on your post "SF Bay Area: rain Rain RAIN RAIN. And wind, too.":

Fun!



Posted by Jennifer to Cyclelicious at 1/02/2008 05:28:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on 2008 Bicycle News.

Paul Tay has left a new comment on your post "2008 Bicycle News":

Get Paid To Ride Your Bike? Naaaaaah.



Posted by Paul Tay to Cyclelicious at 1/02/2008 04:33:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on $100 per barrel.

Seth has left a new comment on your post "$100 per barrel":

Fritz,
glad I wasn't the only one paying close attention to oil prices today. They closed at 99.64/barrel. Not sure what afterhours trading will bring.

-sv



Posted by Seth to Cyclelicious at 1/02/2008 01:27:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on $100 per barrel.

SiouxGeonz has left a new comment on your post "$100 per barrel":

So. PRedictions?

Will bicycle companies vie for the practical market in practical ways?

Will the Media Forces continue to preach "keep buying stuff!" as the nonsolution to the problems we of course don't really have?

Will great chunks of the WWW get hacked?

Will it snow on February 5?



Posted by SiouxGeonz to Cyclelicious at 1/02/2008 12:44:00 PM

[Cyclelicious] New comment on 明けましておめでとうございます.

Donna Tocci has left a new comment on your post "明けましておめでとうございます":

The happiest of New Years to you and your family, Fritz! It was so great meeting you at Interbike this year - I hope our paths cross again in '08.
Safe riding.



Posted by Donna Tocci to Cyclelicious at 1/02/2008 05:23:00 AM

Tuesday, January 01, 2008

[Cyclelicious] New comment on New bicycle laws for 2008.

Anonymous has left a new comment on your post "New bicycle laws for 2008":

I consistently get buzzed by police officers which leads me to doubt that this law will be taken seriously.

Cops. [Huh.] What are they good for? [Absolutely nothing.] Say it again...



Posted by Anonymous to Cyclelicious at 1/01/2008 06:14:00 PM