So in the theme of bike trailers I give you this article with a story of s guy who borrowed a trailer from his workplace to haul cat food. Sure that does not sound that interesting, but what if all workplaces had bike trailers that they could loan out to people. Oh what a wonderful world that would be. Anyway here’s the article.
Poll: Would you borrow a bike trailer from your boss?
So I am at Dick’s in Crossgates, insert joke here, and I’d just bought 55 Lbs. of plates to use for my kettlebell. After I load it all on my bike I quickly realize there is no way I am getting home. What do I do? I call my friend up to give my new purchase a ride home while I ride my bike home. I am a failure as a cyclist. It’s time I buy a bike trailer.
In this frame of mind here is an article from UtilityCycling.com that breaks down bike trailers in an easily understandable form for the masses.
Carrying Your Stuff: Bicycle Cargo Trailers
Please note that I am not getting paid for or receiving any tangible compensation for the following; not for lack of trying though.
A few months ago, shortly after I moved up to Albany from the Big Apple’s little seedling Westchester I was having some difficulty navigation the streets of Albany when a few people from the coalition recommended a bike-ed course that would teach me, not the rules of the road because I know those having studied for and passed my drivers exam, but how to ride a bike in the city. Previously I did what every kid does, ride around the neighborhood, parks, etc., but the city with it’s cars signage and multi-lane roads is a different beast all together and quite daunting if you are not used to it. After I took this course, which is fun as well as educational, I can confidently say that I was not afraid to die on the road anymore. It did not feel like I was taking my life in my hands whenever I got on two wheels. Rather it was just another normal thing to do like walking and driving are.
Anyway I don’t want to pimp this class too much, but I will say that you do learn some pretty interesting maneuvers that might save your life one day. So there are two options you get to choose from weather you are new to the road or have been on it for years. Read more about them after the jump. Continue reading
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EVERYBODY LISTEN! Stop what you are doing and pay attention. We only have three days to get this done.
Apparently the CDTA is giving local businesses the chance to get bike racks half price. The only catch is that they only have 3 days to fill out an application. That leaves it up to you to get them informed and signed up. So what you need to do now is call, e-mail, or visit the places you visit frequently that don’t have bike racks and have them sign up for the program. I can think of a few off hand:
Prof. Java’s
Hudson River Coffee House
Zombie Planet
Earthworld
Flights of Fantasy
Wallmart
Koles
Bro’s Tacos
Fresh Market ?
Honest Weight Food Co-op ?
That asian supermarket on Colvin
…
As you can see the list goes on and on.Here is the forms and guidelines that people will need to read and fill out to participate in the program:
Contact Info:
CDTA
(518) 437-6865
bikerackprogram@cdta.org
Here is where I say, “Post a comment with the stores you want to see have bike racks,” but don’t. Use that energy to write e-mails or visit the stores in person. Alright 1, 2, 3, BREAK!
? is where I don’t know if they have bike racks or not.
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Now that the weather is warming up (Horray!) I feel like I can finally post this article. I saved it from a while ago when it was getting cold, and admittedly it is about going from warmer weather to colder weather. Take the advice, heck read it backward if you want to, and shed those winter cloths.
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Albany Bicycle Coalition 