Phoenix Cycle Chic

Good Night and Good Luck!

2010-05-11T22:10:00.000-07:00

Downtown Phoenix and specifically cycling in Phoenix is continuing to grow and be promoted by local bloggers and community organizations like Light Rail Blogger, Roosevelt Row and the downtown Phoenix group.

As proud as I was to be, however briefly, a part of that group, I am closing down this blog. My husband and I have embarked on a long term travel adventure and are not sure if and when we will return to Phoenix. We are blogging about our travels which I expect to feature bicycles from time to time.

I wish all my best to the Phoenix community and all of my friends and neighbors who make Phoenix a wonderful place to live!

2010-02-12T12:10:00.005-07:00

If you live in downtown Phoenix (or even if you don't), you should check out the Rusty Spoke Bicycle Initiative. They are "a collective of members and participants that are interested in many things; all related to the benefits of the bicycle to building a socially responsible community." They have a brand new website and location - check them out!

Bull in the China Shop

2010-01-08T16:54:00.004-07:00

see more Lolcats and funny pictures

Title referring to the assertion by Copenhagenize that it's the cars that are the problem, stupid!...

Cycling is Exciting

2009-09-01T08:00:00.001-07:00

My husband and I got caught in a dust storm last night coming home from the gym on our bikes. For those of you who don't know what a dust storm looks like, here is an example:

Ok, so maybe it looked more like this:

Sometimes cycling is an adventure.

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Photos courtesy of bowers95713 and cobalt123

Bike Italy!

2009-08-28T08:00:00.000-07:00

Is anyone else following the husband and wife team over at Path Less Pedaled? I found them about a month ago and have been living vicariously through them ever since. They are touring around the country on their bicycles, meeting interesting people and having adventures.

And it appears that cycle touring is becoming more mainstream. Lonely Planet is getting in on the action (again) with new guides for Britain, France and Italy. I can't wait to get my hands on one (or three).

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Bicycle photo courtesy of killermonkey

Used Wheels Available Now!

2009-08-27T08:00:00.006-07:00

Is anyone in the market for a new bike? There are currently some great deals on craigslist. With a little TLC and a few things added to them, they could be fabulous!

Vintage Sears All-Sport 3 Speed: $75

Schwinn Suburban Bike: $95

Western Flyer Fairway 3 speed: $40

Save the Planet...

2009-08-26T08:00:00.002-07:00

If you are in the mood for a biting, hilarious commentary on modern cycling*, click here. You won't be disappointed!

Photo courtesy of La Xtina

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*Thanks to Copenhagenize for the link.

Bike Literacy

2009-08-25T08:00:00.003-07:00

I'm thinking about checking out one of these cycling related books. Has anyone read any of them? Or can anyone recommend one that they loved that discusses cycling infrastructure, history, etc?

I think I'm most interested in Pedal Power and Pedaling Revolution; we aren't even close to some European cities in the number of trips taken by bicycle but I am interested in how U.S. cycle commuting has evolved (and continues to evolve) over time.

Bicycle: The History

Pedaling Revolution: How Cyclists Are Changing American Cities

The Cyclist's Manifesto: The Case for Riding Two Wheels Instead of Four

The Practical Cyclist: Bicycling For Real People

Pedal Power: The Quiet Rise of the Bicycle in American Public Life

Take the 1W2W Challenge!

2009-08-24T08:00:00.001-07:00

Do you currently bike to work, the gym or to do errands? Are you planning on starting once it cools down? If so, then join the 1 World 2 Wheels community*!

This is a great resource; here are some stats from the site:

- "Just 3 hours of bicycling per week can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke by 50%."

- "The U.S. could save 462 million gallons of gasoline a year by increasing cycling from 1% to 1.5% of all trips."

- "60% of the pollution created by automobile emissions happens in the first few minutes of operation, before pollution control devices can work effectively."

Check it out!

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* Thanks to Charles for the heads up on this community!

Tension

2009-08-20T07:09:00.004-07:00

Photo courtesy of r.f.m ll

I started out writing this post as another reminder to follow the traffic rules when cycling. But what I found when I started digging around news articles from around the country is that there is a whole lot of animosity towards cyclists.

Part (all?) of this animosity comes from cyclists not obeying the law and riding responsibly. That is indeed one of my biggest pet peeves both as a cyclist and as a driver. But does it seem to be more than that to any of you? It seems like cyclists really piss people off. Why is that?

Camper Bike

2009-08-19T08:13:00.001-07:00

When cycling becomes art: Camper Bike.

Su Bike es Mi Bike

2009-08-18T09:31:00.006-07:00

There is so much that I want to (and will) say about cycling infrastructure and how downtown Phoenix is perfectly poised to accept and integrate a vibrant cycling culture. But not today. Today I just want to ask if any of you have any experience with bike sharing programs.

The most well publicized is the Paris program, Velib, and has been imitated in other European cities, Canada and now in the U.S. as well in cities like D.C. and Boston. {Update: the first bicycle share program was in La Rochelle, France which implemented it in 1974. It is still a successful and well-used program today.}

Photo courtesy of LWY

Has anyone ever used a bike from one of these programs? Did you like it? Was it easy? Do you think it should be implemented in Phoenix?

It does appear that there is increased cycling safety in greater numbers. Could a program like this increase the numbers on our street and help create a critical mass of transportation cyclists in Phoenix?

Like a Fish Needs a Bicycle IV

2009-08-17T07:49:00.005-07:00

Good morning!

Does anyone else get depressed after they get back from vacation? I had high hopes of posting something more profound today but it turns out that it's Monday which means you get some fish and bicycles.

Have a great day!

Photo courtesy of E. Bartholomew	Photo courtesy of E. Bartholomew

"Special" Cargo Bike

2009-08-14T08:00:00.005-07:00

Those Dutch are clever. I've seen all sorts of cargo bikes in my (internet) travels but this is the first hearse bike I've seen.

Have a great weekend and be safe. I don't want to see any of you in one of these anytime soon.

Photo courtesy of Gonzalo Fernandez

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A Bike and a Tractor Fell in Love

2009-08-13T08:00:00.006-07:00

And this is their love child.

Photo courtesy of ken ratcliffe

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Must Work Well With Others

2009-08-12T08:00:00.004-07:00

Now this is what I call team work! I wonder, would they just go in circles if one of them got tired and stopped pedaling? And what locking technique would be needed to get an A from Hal?

Photo courtesy of amitp

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Drinking While on the Job

2009-08-11T08:00:00.003-07:00

At least it's a bike lane, right?

Photo courtesy of moionet

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Like a Fish Needs a Bicycle III

2009-08-10T08:00:00.002-07:00

Shark, anyone?

Photo courtesy of Patrick Pearce

Have a great week!

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Meanwhile, In The Rest Of The World...

2009-08-07T08:00:00.008-07:00

...people use their bicycles for a whole lot more than riding to the gym.

Photo courtesy of

Photo courtesy of Pat Rioux

Photo courtesy of exo_sh

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Dogs on Bikes

2009-08-06T08:00:00.001-07:00

Phoenix Cycle Chic is going to Wyoming! I've scheduled posts for while I'm away. I hope you all have a wonderful couple of weeks.

Oh yeah, and since I love bicycles and I love dogs, I couldn't resist these photos. Enjoy!

Photo courtesy of Sailing "Footprints: Real to Reel"	Photo courtesy of St Stev

Rules of the Road

2009-08-05T09:18:00.005-07:00

Quick topic of discussion for today:

My husband and I notice that cars act weird around us when we are riding our bikes, the most common being that they stop in the middle of the road at an intersection when they have the right of way and we are at the stop sign.

I appreciate that the drivers are being more careful but it would be best if everyone followed the same traffic laws. Makes for a much more predictable experience.

Have any of you experienced this?

Photo courtesy of BikePortland.org

Anchor Manufacturing Building: Vintage Schwinn's!

2009-08-04T08:00:00.001-07:00

One of the things I love about downtown Phoenix is all of the small locally owned businesses. And coming soon, there will be more. The husband and wife team who brought us R&R Surplus are planning to open a vintage Schwinn bicycle shop in the same warehouse.

Photo courtesy of sarah-ji

Steve and Andi, we're looking forward to it!

Like a Fish Needs a Bicycle II

2009-08-03T08:29:00.004-07:00

Last Monday, I gave you a photo of a fish on a bicycle. This Monday, you get a photo of a bicycle that is a fish.

Photo courtesy of waiting line

Have a great week!

Tonight is Night Rail! Will You Be There?

2009-07-31T08:00:00.001-07:00

Copenhagenize (and Newsweek and msnbc) recently wrote about demotorization. In Japan, auto sales are decreasing as people are choosing bicycles and public transportation over cars.

Photo courtesy of Vitoden

But demotorizing doesn't need to be an all or none proposition. Perhaps you demotorize one day a month or one day a week. Even these small changes can save you money and increase the quality of your day.

So how about demotorizing tonight?

At 10pm tonight, your friends, neighbors and local bloggers will be meeting at Monti's and Maizies (Central and Camelback Light Rail Station) for the first ever Night Rail.

Photo courtesy of Michael Ruiz

Will you be there?

Check out the Path Less Pedaled!

2009-07-30T08:00:00.006-07:00

Do you ever dream of escaping? Escaping your job, the heat, the predictable days? Following your dreams and taking the "road less traveled"?

Photo courtesy of pellaea

I just found this blog about a couple who are doing exactly that. They are taking the "Path Less Pedaled", and I am overwhelmed with jealousy and admiration.

Laura and Russ, best of luck and thank you for sharing your plans and journey with us!!

Dirty Thieves

2009-07-29T08:00:00.005-07:00

Bad news this week: Tony the Light Rail Blogger had his bike stolen. In his first month of going carfree. Was that really necessary, Phoenix Bike Thief? I think not.

Unfortunately, far too many of us have had this terrible experience. Is it possible to avoid?

Well, unless you have a super crappy bike that no one wants to steal, I would say no.

Exhibit A: Super Crappy Bike
(but lovely photo)
Photo courtesy of thor.der

Bar loading your bike up with seventeen locks and chaining a bear* to it, if someone really wants to steal your bike, they are going to. So in the face of that depressing thought, what can we do? Well, we can make our bikes really annoying to steal.

There are two locks that seemed to rise to the top in my research as the most secure:

1. The Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit U-lock:

Photo courtesy of Kryptonite

2. The Kryptonite Evolution Mini U-lock:

Despite the largeness of this picture, it is actually smaller than the Fahgettaboudit
Photo courtesy of Kryptonite

They are both warrantied and when added to a good cable lock or chain, should give the average bicycle thief pause. You can increase the irritation level of your thief even more by putting them on correctly (tips here and here) and parking your bike in visible, lighted, high traffic areas, avoiding those tempting dark alleys.

YES! Photo courtesy of Pete Reed	NO! Photo courtesy of The Doctr

So what else? Does anyone else out there have any great tips?

*I do not in any way advocate chaining up bears, to bicycles or anything else.

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*****Laura, a commenter over at the Light Rail Blog, left a link to an AWESOME video that rates different locking techniques. Check it out!! Thanks to Laura for the link!

Brring, Brring

2009-07-28T08:00:00.004-07:00

I'm in the mood to post some pretty pictures so we're going to talk about bells today.

Here are some pretty pictures of bells:

Photo courtesy of jek in the box	Photo courtesy of Tavallai	Photo courtesy of bearklektor

Bike bells are handy. It's good to be able to communicate your presence. Sure you can yell "On Your Left" every time you go by someone but isn't it so much nicer to alert them with a nice little chime from your pretty bell?

To see how this works in the real world, check out this awesome video at Copenhagenize.

Like a Fish Needs a Bicycle

2009-07-27T08:00:00.002-07:00

It's Monday and I have an early meeting so instead of an intelligent post, you get this picture of a fish on a bicycle pedal.

Photo courtesy of forkergirl

Have a great day!

Anatomy of a CB: Kickstands

2009-07-24T07:10:00.009-07:00

Let's get back to what makes up a great city bike.

Today, we're going to talk about kickstands. I consider a kickstand a necessity. Why? Because using my bike as transportation rather than for sport means that it needs to be comfortable and convenient.

You have two options with kickstands.

Single:

Photo courtesy of brianhef	Photo courtesy of Shawn Econo	Photo courtesy of aperture_lag

and Dual:

Photo courtesy of Jeff Youngstrom	Photo courtesy of sfbike	Photo courtesy of st_heave

I have the single but would love to try the double. Which style have you used? Which do you prefer?

New Cycling Risk: Blow Darts

2009-07-23T07:18:00.004-07:00

We all have heard that cycling can be relatively risky, despite the data to the contrary, but this is a new risk that I have never before considered:

Blow Darts!

In case you don't know what a blow dart is (I didn't), here is a picture of one in use.

Photo courtesy of Ms Jackson

Umm...WTF??

Anatomy of a CB: Pannier Rack

2009-07-22T08:00:00.001-07:00

Today's essential city bike feature is the pannier rack (PR). PR's are essential for carrying lots of stuff which you will eventually start doing if you have one. Using one is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4:

Step 1: Approach your PR.

Photo courtesy of mindfrieze

Step 2: Attach a "pannier" to your PR - this can be a bag made specifically for this purpose or other items adjusted for use.

Photo courtesy of pjmorse	Photo courtesy of Steven Vance	Photo courtesy of owenstache

Step 3: Put stuff in your panniers and on your PR.

Photo courtesy of Thirteen of Clubs	Photo courtesy of skvidal	Photo courtesy of owenstache

Step 4: Get you and your stuff to where you're going!

Anatomy of a City Bike (ACB): Mudguards

2009-07-21T09:31:00.004-07:00

I did some biking while on Mt. Lemmon this weekend and as I was toiling up the mountain on my road bike, I did some thinking about different types of bikes. I realized that I have put the cart before the horse so to speak by not addressing what makes up a city bike. Because a city bike is very different from a road bike or a mountain bike.

There are some features that are essential, some that are optional but nice and some that are not at all necessary but fun. I'm going to start with the necessary features.

A couple of weeks ago, I talked about chainguards. Today I'm going to talk about mudguards, aka fenders.

Photo courtesy of Tavallai

Mudguards protect your clothes when you ride through puddles that collect from irrigation, construction or the occasional rain (like we had this morning...ahhhh). How often does this happen here in dry dry Arizona, you might ask? Who knows, maybe once a month or once a year. But do you really want to miss out on a lovely ride after (or in) the rain (highly recommended) or accidentally ruin your work clothes while commuting?

Goodbye Mt. Lemmon and Hello Phoenix Heat

2009-07-20T07:48:00.004-07:00

I bring greetings and memories of cool weather from Mt. Lemmon! This is a beautiful place that values their cyclists and has made adjustments to make it safer for them, widening the shoulders to provide more room and posting signs to remind motorists of their presence.

If you need a break from the heat and are into camping, hiking and/or cycling (albeit of the spandex-wearing, road-biking variety), check it out!

Photo courtesy of Jonathan Boeke

Meanwhile, back in Phoenix, it's hot. But you don't have to give up your bike, even when it's hot. Just follow a few rules and remember the effect of wind chill.

Phoenix Cycle Chic in Sedona!

2009-07-17T07:10:00.003-07:00

Sorry for the missed post yesterday! Hubby and I spent the last two days in Sedona with my brother and his family. It was great to get out of the heat.

Photo courtesy of Hubby

Now we're off to campfires and leisurely bike rides in even cooler Mt. Lemmon. Have a great weekend!

Long Live The Pedicabs!

2009-07-15T08:37:00.006-07:00

Photo courtesy of Hector Acuna

On game nights, weekends and special events, there is one type of bicycle that is ubiquitous on the downtown Phoenix city streets: pedicabs. They were the main form of alternative "public transport" downtown before the light rail opened. And now they are feeling the effects of the big silver competitors.

I hope that light rail and pedicabs can co-exist and flourish together. What do you think?

How Often Do You Experience TP?

2009-07-14T07:29:00.001-07:00

Is the economy making you sweat? Are you just not finding as much money to frequent brothels as you used to? In Berlin, brothels are providing discounts to patrons arriving on bicycle.

Meanwhile, in Phoenix...not only do companies not provide incentives to cyclists, but there is a penalty in the form of Transportation Prejudice (TP).

My husband ran into TP this weekend after taking advantage of the new late weekend light rail hours. Exiting the train at 2:30am, he decided he wanted a snack before going home. But thanks to TP, it took him an hour and four establishments before this simple task was completed.

Here are the three establishments that did not serve him food in the drive-through (the main restaurant being closed) because he was on his bicycle.


Photo courtesy of whoohoo120	Photo courtesy of strangely	Photo courtesy of strangely

His treatment varied from polite explanation that it was against company policy to hiding, ignoring, staring and calling the police.

He ended up getting food at Filibertos whose main restaurant was open and who were happy to have his business and his bike in their establishment.


Photo courtesy of Rail Life	Photo courtesy of Jonathan Boeke

Do you have any recommendations on cycling friendly establishments? Have you ever experienced TP?

History of Cycling in Phoenix

2009-07-13T07:39:00.004-07:00

We started out right as a city, giving away bikes in 1901 and seeing cyclists travel from Prescott to Mayer on a bicycle with a railroad attachmen t in 1902. By 1989, however, the Phoenix New Times was pleading for bike lanes and safe passage over busy streets. After 108 years, are we going to finally see the the development needed to support cycle commuting?

Photo courtesy of freeparking

Let's Meet in the Middle!

2009-07-10T07:16:00.003-07:00

I'd start walking your way
You'd start walking mine
We'd meet in the middle
'neath that old Georgia pine
We'd gain a lot of ground
'cause we'd both give a little
And there ain't no road to long
When you meet in the middle

Diamond Rio
"Meet in the Middle"

I've been thinking a lot about the topic posed by the Light Rail Blogger and the discussion that has ensued. I would like to propose a compromise:

Folding Bikes!

I know, genius, right? With folding bikes, we could fit more people and more bikes on each train with less friction between cyclists and pedestrians. Problem solved!

Now I'm not proposing that everyone get rid of their bikes and go out and buy new ones or that this is the only acceptable option. I'm just suggesting that it enter our collective consciousness and simmer there for awhile. Perhaps when it's time for a new bike, you consider a folding option as one of your choices. Or perhaps you are in the market for a new bike right now. Consider a folding bike!

There are lots of options out there but these were the prettiest ones I found (this is a cycle chic blog after all...):

Ciao!P8 bicycle from Dahon
Weight: 31.7 lbs
Folded size: 13.3" x 28.9" x 25.7"
Folding time: 15 seconds
Sold at Landis Cyclery, Bicycle Haus and REI Tempe

GlideP8 bicycle from Dahon
Weight: 34.2 lbs
Folded size: 12.9" x 31.6" x 26.9"
Folding time: 15 seconds
Sold at Landis Cyclery, Bicycle Haus and REI Tempe

What's more, these babies are not only pretty but equipped with essential town bike features: pannier rack, chainguard, kickstand, mudguards and a dynamo powered front light.

That's what I call a sweet compromise.

Join the Conversation!

2009-07-09T06:46:00.001-07:00

What do we have that San Francisco doesn't? Bike racks in our trains! And it turns out that they are a tad envious.

With the racks, however, comes competition for space between cyclists and pedestrians, especially on the new single car trains that are running right now.

Do you have an opinion about this? Are you interested in what your neighbors have to say about it? If so, check out this post by the Light Rail Blogger and join the conversation!

Photo courtesy of Daniel Greene.

It's About the Money, Honey

2009-07-08T08:44:00.003-07:00

Do you need another reason to trade in your car for your bicycle, if only for running errands and going out at night? How about skyrocketing parking rates in Phoenix?

So what will you do with the money you save?

Photo courtesy of Andrew Magill

Pretty! And Functional, Too!

2009-07-07T05:45:00.001-07:00

Thanks as always to Copenhagen Cycle Chic for pointing the way to cool stuff. This time, it is to an innovative company who has created quick and easy to install bicycle parking.

Mayor Gordon, I know you've been pondering how to respond to my last letter. May I suggest Cyclehoops?

Photo courtesy of Cyclehoop

When Cycling Meets Art

2009-07-06T08:34:00.003-07:00

The first Friday of the month means First Friday Art Walk in downtown Phoenix. We were blessed with a few sprinkles, a breeze and cooler temps which made looking at art and bicycles more enjoyable!

Here are two of my favorite bikes from the night, not exactly commuter bikes but a beautiful fusion of art and cycling, don't you think?

Happy Fourth of July!

2009-07-03T07:16:00.001-07:00

I hope your Independence Day is filled with good food, good friends and relaxation!

Photo courtesy of David Masters

Photo courtesy of i_yudai

Photo courtesy of Bruce Turner

The Importance of Being Greaseless

2009-07-02T07:05:00.008-07:00

Check out this fabulous post at Velocouture about chainguards.

They can be the difference between cycling with freedom (and cute clothes):

Photo courtesy of Jessie Terwilliger

and this:

Photo courtesy of Lauras512

One of These is Not Like the Other

2009-07-01T06:59:00.005-07:00

I went to see "Malls R Us" last night at Modified Arts, hosted by the fabulous No Festival Required. It got me thinking about the types of experiences I have on a daily basis and crystallized for me one of the reasons I love "life cycling" (as opposed to "sport cycling"). See if you can tell what it is based on the photo comparisons below.

Photo courtesy of Joe Shlabotnik	Photo courtesy of JMP Photography LLC
Photo courtesy of woodleywonderworks	Photo courtesy of Janice Sarver

Cycling is an authentic experience. Sometimes it is uncomfortable (right now, cycling involves sweating and a lot of water) but it is, in the end, satisfying. And not in the "I'm saving the earth by not producing harmful emissions" kind of way (although that is true) but in the "I waved to my neighbors and felt the breeze on my face and smelled the breakfast cooking at Matt's Big Breakfast" kind of way.

It's said that it's the little things in life that count. I'll take the breeze on my face any day.

Letter to Mayor Gordon

2009-06-29T17:22:00.001-07:00

Photo courtesy of Jonathan Boeke

Dear Mayor Gordon,

It is with great hope that we write to you today. We are the people of downtown Phoenix. We are the faithful, the hopeful, the cycleful. And we have a special request for you:

Can you please put in more bike racks?

In case you haven't noticed, we are growing in number. The new light rail has increased our range and we are cycling, even in the heat, to the grocery store, the coffee shops, bars and restaurants, to the library, museum and ballet.

Can you do this for us? Maybe just a few for now with the promise of more to come? We know that you believe in us because you gave us light rail. Which we like. A lot.

If you do this for us, we will try really hard to ride on the correct side of the street.

Sincerely,

Your Friends in Downtown Phoenix

Bicycle Eye Candy

2009-06-28T17:53:00.000-07:00

A bicycle is a thing of beauty. See below for some fine specimens spotted around downtown Phoenix.

Photo courtesy of Melissa Hartley
Waiting for a latte at Copper Star Coffee.

Playing hard to get at the Arizona Center.

Dreaming of Diego Rivera at the Phoenix Art Museum.

Photo courtesy of Jonathan Boeke
Chilling in front of the Lost Leaf Bar and Gallery in Roosevelt Row.

In closing, thank you to Copenhagen Cycle Chic for sending traffic our way! If you haven't checked them out, you should definitely do so. They are one of my favorite blogs!

Identity Crisis

2009-06-25T19:57:00.000-07:00

Can you tell what these three cyclists have in common?

This gentleman was biking south on Central.

This young man was biking east on Van Buren.

This gentleman was biking west on McKinley.

There are actually three things that I noticed:

1. They are all men! I walked around for over an hour yesterday and I don't think I saw a single woman on a bicycle. I was quite surprised.

2. They are all riding on the sidewalk.

3. They are all riding on the incorrect side of the street (riding against traffic rather than riding with traffic).

The third observation is what I would like to focus on. I've been doing some reading and came upon an excellent article in the British Medical Journal (the link is to the side titled "Three Lessons for a Better Cycling Future"). One of the things they talk about is about segregation vs. non-segregation of cyclists (i.e. curbed bike lanes). They posit that "cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles".

Cyclists need to be predictable to be safe. We need to get our butts on the correct side of the street, off the sidewalk and obey traffic rules. There will always be instances where exceptions can/must be made (i.e. riding on the sidewalk when on a very busy and dangerous street - but still on the right side of the street) but if we are to move towards a culture where cycling is a true alternative to driving a car, we must follow the rules.

Train Tracks Rule!!

2009-06-25T14:30:00.000-07:00

This has little to do with bikes but everything to do with the awesomeness of the people in this city. Check out The Train Tracks. Love love love it!!

Bikes and trains go together like peanut butter and jelly or How to use your bike and the light rail to commute

2009-06-25T08:10:00.000-07:00

photo courtesy of Jonathan Boeke
1. Ride to a light rail station. Wait for the train to come.

2. Chat with other cyclists.

photo courtesy of Jonathan Boeke
3. Find a place to park your bike on the train. Use hangers that are provided. Or not.

photo courtesy of Jonathan Boeke
4. Optional: Use your bike as a foot rest.

5. Enjoy the ride!

A little bit of Tempe and a little bit of Phoenix

2009-06-24T21:56:00.003-07:00

Some cool cyclists in Tempe.

And a pedi-cab driver relaxing in Phoenix.

Under Construction

2009-06-24T08:41:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the new Phoenix Cycle Chic blog. Content to come soon!