(Otherwise I would never have caught up to her)!
And then off again and on her way to Oakland’s Art Murmur.
There are lots of classes offered out there to learn / improve your Bicycle Riding Skills. Ditto for a little Bicycle Road Etiquette.
Ready for really compelling reasons to improve your skills as a rider? Please read the SF Gate article:
"Bicyclist blamed twice as often as drivers"
'Bicyclists were twice as likely as drivers to be at fault in the nearly 2,000 collisions that killed or severely injured Bay Area bike riders in the past decade, an analysis by The Chronicle shows.’Smart Solution: Bicycle Safety Classes in the Bay Area
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You’ve got to read the whole article in The New York Observer.
‘Meet the beautiful bicycle girls of
‘The number one reason that women don't ride bikes is... CARS! Not that cars are so much easier, but rather, women said they don't feel safe sharing the road with them. A full 80% of respondents didn't, according to our recently completed Low-Income Women and Bicycling Survey Project. Also, 63% said they would consider riding a bicycle if there were bike lanes in their neighborhood.'
CARS…This was my excuse for the longest time. It took a lot of desire on my part to get over it (the fear). I did. Now I can’t encourage women enough to ask themselves just what is it that keeps them from riding a bicycle more often?
To get your bicycle chic style inspiration on and your juices going take a look at this (May 9, 2007) Fashion Show. Wine and Bicycle Chic ..I love It!
Here’s a quote from William Leigon-- President, Hahn Estates/Cycles Gladiator Wine
I’ve culled an amazing assortment of bicycle chic products for you to savor and take a look at.
You get a photo of the product, the price, my editorialized description of the product and (in most cases) a direct link to the ‘buy it now’ button …and then it’s yours!
I’ve listed almost 30 products (and growing) in lots of categories. Things with prices ranging from $5.00 bicycle ankle cuffs to $$$ for Parisian Hotel accommodations which includes an incredible chic bicycle plus bicycle valet service.
My dilemma. I debated a long time if I wanted to showcase these products on this blog. I’ve been saving my best finds forever! I decided to make it simple; visually organized, easy, appealing and really handy for you.
Some categories I’ve listed; bicycles, bicycles skirts, helmets, gloves, baskets, basket liners, bags, jackets, goggles, steamers, bells, and more!
Enjoy…