Kevin

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  5. Why is it called a "Bike Scheme?" — 8 comments

Author's posts

Jan 27 2011

Trikkes are good for paved or cement trails

Trikke Skki Today’s post is from our human powered vehicle files. I had the pleasure to spend last weekend in Las Vegas trying out the full line of Trikke vehicles. This included the Trikke Skki, the Trikke Pon-e, and the full line of Trikke carving vehicles. Trikke hybrid electric/body powered vehicle We started the Trikke …

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Jan 22 2011

If bikes were cars

Thanks to Rob at the Recumbent Blog for sharing this video.

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Jan 19 2011

Keep your ears warm while riding your bicycle

Helmuffs… What a cool name for ear muffs made to fit with a helmet. Gigi Lascurettes is a Portland, OR gal who is the maker of Helmuffs. Visit the Bike Portland blog for more information and links.

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Jan 17 2011

Rail trails are all that, plus linear parks

We have looked at rail-trails from numerous perspectives, but we haven’t spent much time considering them as parks or extensions to a park. Yet in some instances, that is exactly what they are. Some communities even call their trails “linear parks.” (Just like I sometimes refer to highways as “linear parking lots.” Especially during rush …

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Jan 17 2011

Pedestrians & bicyclists: Do they mix?

Thanks, once again, to Barry, for providing me w/ today’s topic.According to the Cycle Kyoto website:Accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians have skyrocketed in the last 10 years in Japan. In 2009, there were 2,934 such accidents. That is 3.7 times the number recorded a decade earlier. Why can’t we all just get along? It looks …

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Jan 16 2011

Bicycle Helmet Laws Revisited

We’d love to read your commentsabout bike helmet laws. On the January 14 blog, I discussed bike helmet laws in a post titled: trailsnet: Why is it called a “Bike Scheme?” Later that day, I was happy to see an email from Barry with his view on helmets specifically and safe-biking in general. I especially enjoy …

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