Evidence of an evening ride.

Usually I don't seem to notice the shadows until a bit further into summer.  However, last evening I was out for a ride and this guy was stretched out in front of me and caught my attention.  So if you're bored in the evenings this week get out and try to catch you're own version of this guy.  It's pretty rewarding.

Cool Kickstarter Campaign.

Well, this one isn't new.  In fact, I think I saw it and blogged about it almost a year ago.  But it's been redesigned and routed through Kickstarter this time.  The video is below, along with a link if your interested.  It's purpose is to create a documentary about how a cargo bikes can change your life and our world for the better.  I've been on board with this type of transportation (thanks to the Preacher) for about 5 or 6 years now, so I sure think it's worth checking out.


Here's the link to the Kickstarter page:

The Kickstarter page

Low traffic commute.

Even when you ride a bike for transportation there can be a bit of a morning traffic rush.  Yes, that means there are more bikes out there.....but it also means you have to deal with the morning drivers.  Somehow I got out a bit early this morning and hit that perfect window where the streets were just clear.  No bikes, no cars, just a few people out running.  So, pretty much a perfect commute!

1st St. without a moving car in sight!

A Novel Idea....Supporting Bicycle Infrastructure Leads to an Economic Boom!

This video shows that Oregon knows what to do.....if only Nevada was so progressive!  Have a look.

Things you see on a bike ride.

This morning it was some new(?) rose bushes and and what looks like a new pathway through the landscaping over at Rock Park.  How about it....what did your commute show you?

Pedals....in a pinch.

I'm not sure if it will be obvious what these are at first glance....

Basically, they're platform pedals that "clip" in to your clipless pedals.  This way when you want to wear flip flops and ride your nicer bikes you can.  The idea is simple and pretty well executed.  Just install your cleats onto the bottom of the platform and with a little cussing and swearing you can clip them on to your pedals.

It's also a great problem solver for those of us who commute to work and then occasionally ride home with wifey, leaving the bike and shoes in our office.  The next day when we think well just ride another bike to work....we are left without proper shoes to use our fancy pedals with!  This solves that problem.

Overall they work well, as long as you flip them upright with your toe (they tend to hang upside down) before really pedaling.  If you do just try to get going without flipping them over, the egg beater style (Crank Brothers) pedals will sometimes compress the spring and drop the pedal on the ground.  I don't think this would be as much of a problem with SPD style clipless pedals.  Unfortunately, it's just how the Crank Brothers work....but once you get the hang of it they do work well.

Anyway, it's a neat little addition to your kit that might be interesting to some people...and about as close to a product review as you'll get on this blog. 

Sunday Parkways....Would it work in Reno?

So, could we do this in Reno???  I would certainly say we can.  Why not, we close streets in downtown every weekend all summer for casino events, Hot August Nights, and Street Vibrations.  Why not do something for the more "pedestrian" crowd!?  There is already some planning going on at the Reno Bike Project for it, but we do have some ground to cover.  I mean it could really work...the food truck crowd would be in, we have plenty of local bands that would set up for it, and the number of people "Riding in Reno" is growing.  Perhaps, this is the year.