Bikey Etiquette

Headcase

The other day I was relaxing at a cafe when I found myself eavesdropping. Why did he feel the need to speak to the bicyclist and why did he assume the cyclist was somehow ignorant? Would this guy similarly attack other people doing things that he viewed as poor judgement? Or is it just bicyclists? I’m sick of the […]

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Bike Creep

The other day I was enjoying the wonderful cool autumn weather on my ride home.   When all of the sudden I was interrupted. And I realized there was something lurking over my shoulder. I thought he was trying to pass me… but he didn’t. I know drivers complain about tailgators. But they should consider themselves lucky that they can’t feel […]

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Talking to Machines

When you need to communicate to another human being it’s pretty straight forward. Trying to communicate with a machine is more difficult. I know there’s a human being behind the machine. But can’t always see them and their vocabulary is pretty limited. So when I get honked at I’m left to guess what they’re trying to express. While […]

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Bike Jam

Not to long ago, there weren’t that many people riding bicycles around Boston and surrounding areas. The few who did were pretty badass. Badass and lonely.     Now the lone cyclist is not alone. Roads are changing, more people are riding bicycles…   …and people are learning how to ride around other people who […]

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