Sam Ollinger | May 31, 2010
Last week SignOnSanDiego.com posted a story on increasing the number of freeway lanes on the I-5 by four. District 3 Council member, Todd Gloria, immediately responded to the story by stating,
Six additional freeway lanes? No thanks. I’d prefer the money be used to extend Trolley service and build more bike lanes. Much smarter ways to [...]
Sam Ollinger | May 26, 2010
From the press release:
Women and girls on bicycles are so ubiquitous today that it is hard to imagine a time when they were discouraged from riding, not just in the United States, but all over the world. Men on bicycles were a fairly common sight by the mid-1880s, but women were considered too fragile, [...]
Sam Ollinger | May 25, 2010
…we have, biseekell, a web comic by fellow editor, Thom Bahde.
To wet your appetite, here is one:
Sam Ollinger | May 25, 2010
BikeSD reader, Everett, sent in the latest newsletter [pdf link] from the City Planning and Community Investment Department.
I have to admit surprise at the message from Director Bill Anderson who writes (in part),
Certain European cities have a strong tradition of supporting the bicyclist. Paris has public bikes for anyone to use. Amsterdam and Copenhagen are [...]
Sam Ollinger | May 24, 2010
A BikeSD.org reader, Travis N. sent in the submission below. It is advice worth heeding. Thank you Travis for sending this in. Glad you weren’t hurt any worse. Ride safe.
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What was the rush? That’s the question I have been asking myself several times since a nasty spill while riding to work last week. In an [...]
Thomas Bahde | May 21, 2010
On the one day we might expect a more sympathetic or positive portrayal of bicycling for transportation in our local mainstream media, here’s what thousands of San Diegans read and heard yesterday and this morning on local news stations, channels, and websites about Bike to Work Day:
Maureen Cavanaugh of KPBS’s “These Days” thinks bicyclists wear [...]
Sam Ollinger | May 20, 2010
I attended the Draft Bicycle Plan Open House earlier today and was happy to see that it was well attended. The attendees offered many suggestions that will be presented to the City for incorporation into their Master Bicycle Plan. I was unclear on the time frame involved in order for these recommendations to take effect.
The [...]
Sam Ollinger | May 18, 2010
Join legions of cyclists this week as San Diegans bike to work.
On Friday, May 21st, there will be pit stops all around San Diego County offering commuters refreshments, beverages, and encouragement. This map lists the locations of all the pit stops. More details on what will be offered is available in this pdf document.
Start a [...]
Sam Ollinger | May 17, 2010
Jeff Motch, owner of bicycle friendly Blind Lady Ale House, is excited to offer 10% to all cyclists who ride to BLAH.
This week (May 17 – May 22) is National Bike to Work Week as well as American Craft Brew Week and California Commute to Work Week. So, what better way to celebrate than by [...]
Sam Ollinger | May 14, 2010
SANDAG is organizing a tune-up event to answer questions and unveil the new bike map for the San Diego Region. Details below:
Saturday, May 15th from 8 a.m. to noon
Not sure if you’re ready for Bike to Work Day (BTWD)? Have you thought about commuting by bike? Then come to our Tune-up Time event [...]
