Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Robbing crippled people
This is low. Maurice Bernier, who has a degenerative muscle disease, was touring across Canada when his custom modified bike and all of his touring gear were stolen in Saskatoon. After reporting the crime to the police, a woman mugged him and stole his wallet.
Cyclist leg shaving
The Fat Cyclist tells us why he thinks cyclists shave their legs. Then he gives before and after photos of his leg shaving experience, including one that's a bit grody showing a dust pan full of the leftovers.
Internal hub freeride: GT IT-1
A bike that first saw the light of day at Interbike 1997, GT's internal hub IT-1 will soon be available for sale at your local bike shop. This full suspension freeride bike features the 8-speed Shimano Nexus internally geared hub that's placed at the bottom of the front triangle, right above the crankset. According to GT, this creates a more stable center of gravity and a stronger rear wheel. It also reduces the unsprung weight, which is the efficiency loss you get because you're pedaling against your own suspension. As a bonus, there's no more rear derailer and chain tensioner sticking out to get smashed on rocks.
Cyclelicious will try to get photos and a ride on this bike. In the meantime, take a look a look at the details Popular Science has for us.
Cyclelicious will try to get photos and a ride on this bike. In the meantime, take a look a look at the details Popular Science has for us.
Monday, August 08, 2005
Lincolnshire Cycling Good Citations
Beyond helmet use, the Lincolnshire PD looks for safe riders who safely walk their bikes across crosswalks, ride on the right side of the street, and have proper equipment on their bikes. Over 200 Good Citations have been awarded over the summer. According to Officer Hyde, "The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. Kids are actually stopping us and pointing at their helmets!"
Beyond the Good Citations program, Lincolnshire Police are active in encouraging youth cycling. The large bike safety program in the town includes two bike rodeos each year with safety inspections, and bike and riding safety instruction by IPMBA certified bike police to all children in the schools before the summer break.
Officer Hyde and his team of five bike officers are members of the International Police Mountain Bike Association, which trains and certifies bike police with a curriculum based on vehicular cycling principles.
Bike Patrol Officer Adam Hyde and Maggie Moo's came up with the "Good Citations" program of positive reinforcement to encourage safe cycling. Officer Hyde welcomes inquiries from other police departments who wish to implement a similar program.
MapQuest for bikes
The city of Boulder will pay MapQuest $140,000 to create BikeQuest, an interactive online mapping tool for Boulder Bikers. According to the Daily Camera, funding for this project will become available in October and the map will be available by summer 2006.
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