Well, Frank Yallop will be back to coach the ‘Quakes, with Doyle as the GM. (LA Times) This should be good news; hopefully we can have a decent team by the second year, and compete in the playoffs by the third year or so.
Archive for November, 2007
A while ago, I read “The Art of Cycling” by Robert Hurst. It is an explanation of how to ride your bicycle safely in the modern 21st century American city. Some may say the first chapters on the history/evolution of roadways, bicycles, and cars is long and boring, but it did help me to understand the modern landscape for transport in the city.
As you know, Sherie and I try to use our bicycles for regular transport where we live. We also try to walk. There are many weeks when I never start my car, but let it sit in the garage. So I was excited to read some ideas on how to live this kind of life safely.
Interestingly, the book explains what has come to feel like safe practices to me when I ride. I guess the idea of defensible space/time on a bike should be understood by anyone who drives a car. And anyone who rides a bike need learn these, or let evolution end his stupidity.
Recommended read for cyclists, also good for motorists who may want to understand why a person on a bike may be “in the way.”
So now it is confirmed that Frank Yallop is on board for the ‘Quakes. Even better, there as some writers that have slung some mud at that Galaxative corporate “brand” machine that couldn’t let FY do his job. I am so happy to see Ann Killion let it rip in the Mercury News. Now lets get on with team building, and stadium building, and fan building…
Well, Frank Yallop will be back to coach the ‘Quakes, with Doyle as the GM. (LA Times) This should be good news; hopefully we can have a decent team by the second year, and compete in the playoffs by the third year or so.
First commute home after the change back to standard time. My faithful commuter bike has two lights forward, one rear, and I have another rear on my helmet. So I have a “main” and a “secondary” light in each direction. Also reflectors on my wheels (yeah, I left those heavy things on there years ago when I purchased the bike.) and reflecters on my ankles and arms and paniers and..
Well, you get the idea, I am trying to be seen. And I was seen on the way home by all motorists and bicyclists (more below) except for one guy at a four way stop. A large sedan rolled through from my right, just as I was starting up from a “near stop.” It was my turn; in fact, a bus was waiting for me to go from my left. I just slowed a bit to let the sedan go first, and the bus had to pause a bit to wait for me. But I got home safely. And I felt pretty safe too.
I was surprised how many people were still on bikes. Yes, the weather is still pretty nice, just a bit cool. And all bikes I saw had lights! The industry sure has got a lot of LED flashing lights on the road in Berkeley/Albany these days.
Now, I know it is not legal to have a flashing light on a moving bike, but everyone does it, usually front and rear. (My two taillights are typically set this way, and my secondary headlight as well.) I think one is more visible with the blinky setting.
Now lets see how often I can ride this winter, and not chicken out for a bit of rain or whatever….
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