Arrest in Warwick for biking under the influence. First thought: the real crime here is that his bike is a “Roadmaster.” 😉 More importantly: it’s good that bicyclists in Warwick are treated as vehicle operators, with the responsibilities thereof. I do wonder, though, if the City of Warwick respects the rights as well. Any Warwick… read more
News Archive
It Hurts to Stop
Anyone who has ridden a bicycle knows, it’s hard to get started from a complete stop. Some cyclists obidiently stop at all stop signs, lights, etc., others slowly roll through them, keeping just enough momentum to help get them started again, and others simply ignore them all together and just blow through. We’ve certainly had… read more
Cycling Enters the Electronic Age With a New Gear-Shifting System
The New York Time February 14, 2009 By IAN AUSTEN The bicycle, one of the world’s most resolutely human-powered machines, will join the long list of devices that have switched from the manual to the electronic when a new gear system makes its debut this weekend at the Tour of California. Although the battery-powered derailleur… read more
2008 Clubs of the Year
According to an article on bicyclenewswire, The Legaue of American Cyclists recently released it’s 2008 Clubs of the Year selections. On the list: Region 1. Narragansett Bay Wheelmen. Rhode Island. The NBW is a stalwart member and supporter of the League’s education programs and is one of the largest and most active clubs in the… read more
paean
I think we all remember our first bikes, or at least the first with which we really conquered the neighborhood. Mine was blue, freckled with rust, with a big banana seat and ape hanger bars, great for popping wheelies and riding hands-free. I wrote a poem about it once but that was nothing compared to… read more
What is He Thinking?
The economy is in the toilet, people are loosing their jobs and for better or worse, a greater number of people are going to be forced to start using public transportation, walking, or riding a bicycle to get around. In these tough times: Senator DeMint (R-SC) has offered an amendment to SPECIFICALLY prohibit funding for… read more
H5074 Assigned to House Judiciary
I received an update this morning via email. Apparently, H5074 has now been assigned to the House Judiciary. If you are interested in attending the hearing, you can monitor their online schedule to determine when this bill will be heard. Be forewarned, we will do our best to post an update to the blog when… read more
H5074 – The Three Foot Rule
We had a really lively discussion at tonight’s advocacy meeting about the Three Foot Rule slated to be considered by the RI General Assembly sometime soon. During the meeting, it was suggested that we try to organize a meeting with Lori DiBiasio, the driving force behind this legislation, and have a meeting of cyclists to… read more
Traffic Deaths Down in 42 States
This is the link to an article in USA today that bike advocates will likely be glad to see: Traffic Deaths Down in 42 States. suffice it to say: “There’s growing evidence that declines in travel are leading to declines in deaths,” says Anne McCartt, senior vice president for research at the Insurance Institute for… read more
Close Call
This isn’t strictly bicycle related, but bear with me, as I think cyclists face the same issues… I was walking, er… skating, my way around the East Side today, when I had a really close call. You might call it a near death or at least near injury experience. As I’m walking across Waterman St.,… read more
Left Spinning our Pedals
As most of you are likely aware, starting in January there is a new law on the books to put a little money back in the pockets of bicycle commuters. Unfortunately, the IRS has left bike commuters and employers somewhat high and dry, providing very little detail about how the program should be implented. I… read more
Moving to Providence
We received the following inquiry via our contact page: I am relocating to Providence. I currently commute to work by bike 30 miles round trip. I need help in identifying neighborhoods that have good commuter routes to Risho St in East Prov. Any good area under a 15 mile ride is open. Your assistance in… read more