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Month: December, 2005

boxing day, montreal — today, ottawa

I picked up a new messenger bag to replace my aging, worn, ripping, broken-buckled, stained, smelly yellow bag. A messenger friend of mine suggested Cocotte, a Montreal based company. After doing a little research, I decided to go with their Alfredo bag. I spent part of today with some of Ottawa’s hardest working professional cyclists [...]

twas the night…

The Outspokin’ Cyclist: Extension of greenway hours a win for commuters

Phillip Barron The Herald Sun December 22nd, 2005 DURHAM — One reason Lars Trost took his current job is that he knew he could bike to work from home. His office is about six miles south Forest Hills West, and it was important to him to find a route he could ride safely at night, [...]

misty morning stops

piano man

One of several metalwork sculptures in the Sutton Station courtyard in south Durham.

The Outspokin’ Cyclist: Cross-country bike trail teaches much about time

Phillip Barron The Herald Sun December 8th, 2005 She turns around, sees reminders of how far she’s ridden, and thinks about how different the world seems when you’re on a bike. The hills she’s finished climbing look so innocent from a car and feel so challenging on a bike. She looks ahead and sees how [...]

morning commute

district officer on bicycle

A “district officer” is depicted on a bicycle in Arowogun d’Osi-Ilorin’s Chief’s House Door, a wood carving from around 1920. The carving is part of the permanent collection at the new Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University.

helmets required

slick as ice

An icy wooden plank bridge makes for a dangerous ride. The best way to ride on a slick surface (wet or icy) is probably not to ride on it. But, if you’re like me and you don’t want to get off the bike (or you like to tempt fate), then lift up slightly off the [...]