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I should be leaving RIGHT NOW, but just had to share this excellent video explaining the Idaho Stop Law. It’s about four minutes — please take time to watch it, especially if you live in Oregon. Bicycles, Rolling Stops, and the Idaho Stop from Spencer Boomhower on Vimeo. Share
I literally share the road for most of my bicycle commute. I don’t get to ride in a bike lane most of the way. The only real section of bike lane I ride in is for a few blocks on East Burnside; the rest of the time, I’m on residential streets (or, for a few [...]
If I could have one do-over for my life, I would never, ever take out a car loan. I’m certain that this would have saved me both money and trouble over the years. But I did do it, and in some ways, I think I’m still paying for it, even though the loans are long [...]
“I’d like to ride my bike to work, but I just don’t think I can do it,” said my husband this morning. “I’m not in good enough shape to make it up that big hill.” [that's the hill up NE 102nd Avenue in Parkrose] “I ought to ride my bike,” said a co-worker, “but it’s [...]
Today has not been a fun bike commuting day so far, and it’s not even 9:00! First of all, I was late getting up (staying up until after midnight may have contributed to this). Then the kids in turn got up late, even though I woke them up at their normal time. Then I rode [...]
I had a great ride to and from work today! I was surprised, because I’d been having such a hard time back in the fall. Aside from my frequent mechanical failures, I often felt like I was struggling just to keep the bike moving. Small hills nearly had me in tears. And in the evenings, [...]
I haven’t ridden my bike since well before the Portland Snowpocalypse started (around December 15). You see, I stupidly gave myself a flat tire, and then was unable to add more air. One morning, the rear tire looked a little low, so I thought I’d better put a little extra air in before I left [...]
Today I got to do something that is often a barrier to bicycle commuting: I had to go to more than one site; I had a meeting at another school. It was really no problem; about 10 minutes between schools. Of course, if you have to go further, it might still be a problem, but [...]
