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Here’s something interesting, OnEarth Magazine Podcast has a short interview with a bike commuter who talks about his experience commuting with his bike.

From the site:

Andy Bowers, a senior editor at Slate Magazine and a producer on NPR’s Day-to-Day, talks with Daniel Hinerfeld about why he loves commuting by bike in the car capital of the world. (Extra treat: check out Andy’s Slate article about biking in L.A.)

Bike Commuting: Part One | OnEarth Magazine

Written by Chris Belsole

A while ago we ran an article about Transportation Alternatives‘ fight with Councilmen Ulrich when he proposed a bill that would require bikes to be registered on the road. In an article by the Gothamist they talk with Paul Steely White, Executive Director of TA, about the bill and New York City’s problems in general.

IT’S THE ATTACK OF THE TWO WHEELED MONSTERS! As you surely know, an impassioned wardebate about bicycles has consumed New Yorkers over the past couple of years. Are they taking over NYC with their ubiquitous lanes and their reckless behavior? Or are they the key to alleviating traffic and turning New York into a sustainable, 21st century city? The incredible cycling boom over the past decade has certainly polarized New Yorkers, as drivers, pedestrians and cyclists cope with the dramatic changes brought by the DOT to our traffic-clogged streets. And in the heart of the debate you’ll find Paul Steely White, the Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives, a group that has worked closely with the DOT to improve the cycling, pedestrian, and mass transit infrastructure. Yesterday we caught up with White, who had just finished a meeting with City Councilman Eric Ulrich, who plans to introduce legislation requiring all adult cyclists to get licenses and registration.

Paul Steely White, Transportation Alternatives

Written by Chris Belsole

Paul de Vivie (1853-1930), who wrote as ‘Velocio’, was an early advocate of the bicycle, supposed inventor of the derailleur and the father of French cycle touring.  Here are his seven commandments for the wise cyclist:

1. Keep your stops short and few.

2. Eat before you’re hungry, drink before you’re thirsty.

3. Never get too tired to eat or sleep.

4. Add a layer before you’re cold, take one off before you’re hot.

5. Lay off wine, meat and tobacco on tour.

6. Ride within yourself, especially in the first hour.

7. Never show off.

Velocio’s 7 Commandments for the Wise Cyclist

Written by Lorenz Worden

Agenda

ABC, Inc. Monthly Meeting

1/27/11

(LaSalle School, Chapel – Cultural Center, 391 Western Ave., Albany, Traffic Circle)

Clean Up Items –

• New Logo – Design from Maria?

Reports – Quick Updates

Agenda (several are carryovers) –

• By laws
• NYSTEA Membership
• Pre-Licensing Driver’s Ed Course – Was announced 9/13/10 following death of 23-year-old cyclist killed driver opened car door into cyclist’s path. Letter/contact campaign to our State Senators to bring awareness to this issue (NYBC not doing)
• Gateways to Albany (Lorenz et al.) – Brief discussion – is it feasible to explore?
• Review of proposed Bicycle Month 2011 schedule
• Detail Review of Bike Expo 2011
  • Permit
  • Work plan
  • Updates

ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS –

• Next Rides – Critical Mass – 1/28; 1st Friday Gallery Spin Ride – Fri 2/4
• Next Meeting – Thr, 2/24
• LCI Road l Classes/Savvy Cyclist – For dates, times, and locations, contact – John (hardworkinjohn@aol.com, 225-4209) or Claire (cbnolou@yahoo.com, 209-6477).
• Road Hazard (pothole, tree limb, etc.) – call 434-CITY to report or use the “Fix It Map” at http://blog.timesunion.com/gettingthere/fix-it-map/.

Written by Lorenz Warden