Finals are here! Or have been here for the last week. I haven't had much time to get out and ride since I've been either cooped up at home or at the libraryfor studying. But I finally got my U-Lock, the Kryptonite Evolution Mini. But I think it might be too small for everyday use. I'd like to lock my wheels and the frame together with the U-Lock but I fear the mini might be too small. I also have a kryptonite cable lock too, so I'll just have to see how that goes.
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Gas Prices Rising: Oil at $120 a barrel
Two years ago a leading economist published a study provocatively titled: "What would $120 oil mean for the global economy?" Answer: a global recession, if the price stayed there for a year.
Now the future has arrived, with the United States and other nations getting a double whammy from both the mortgage crisis and oil futures hovering at $120 per barrel. If oil prices stay stratospheric, the cost of fueling cars and planes could slash US economic growth up to 2.3 percent and global growth by 3.6 percent, says Robert Wescott, former chief economist of the president's council of economic advisers and author of the $120 oil report.
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Now the future has arrived, with the United States and other nations getting a double whammy from both the mortgage crisis and oil futures hovering at $120 per barrel. If oil prices stay stratospheric, the cost of fueling cars and planes could slash US economic growth up to 2.3 percent and global growth by 3.6 percent, says Robert Wescott, former chief economist of the president's council of economic advisers and author of the $120 oil report.
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Monday, May 12, 2008
Pop... Hiss... Oh s***
Had my first flat on a commute home thursday afternoon. As I was going my normal route home, I hear a loud pop and constant hissing. At first, I didn't know I had a flat but the hissing kept going. I pulled over to find a large hole in my tiress. I replaced the tube, and picked up another tire on the way home at the local bike store.
It's never fun getting a flat.
In the mean time, finally picked up a lock! I know its been awhile, but locks are expensive. But hopefully this bad boy keeps my bike safe until I can get a chain to accomodate this U-Lock.
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Gas prices RAISE as more people pick up a bike, some interesting reads on the raise in Bicycle commuting:
Bike shops report strong sales
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iDxEYF_xrqJ7mzFnRA7TTezMpv_QD90JIGR80
Drivers turning to bicycles as gas prices go up
http://www.kfyrtv.com/News_Stories.asp?news=18429
Some commuters prefer pedaling to work
http://www.rrstar.com/communities/x101647554/Some-commuters-prefer-pedaling-to-work
Riding a bike to work is more than a healthy commute: It's a sign of adulthood
http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-myturnbike12-2008may12,0,6959657.story
It's never fun getting a flat.
In the mean time, finally picked up a lock! I know its been awhile, but locks are expensive. But hopefully this bad boy keeps my bike safe until I can get a chain to accomodate this U-Lock.
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Gas prices RAISE as more people pick up a bike, some interesting reads on the raise in Bicycle commuting:
Bike shops report strong sales
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iDxEYF_xrqJ7mzFnRA7TTezMpv_QD90JIGR80
Drivers turning to bicycles as gas prices go up
http://www.kfyrtv.com/News_Stories.asp?news=18429
Some commuters prefer pedaling to work
http://www.rrstar.com/communities/x101647554/Some-commuters-prefer-pedaling-to-work
Riding a bike to work is more than a healthy commute: It's a sign of adulthood
http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-myturnbike12-2008may12,0,6959657.story
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Japanese Fixie Culture
Lately, I've been amazed and very interested in Japan's fixie culture! I want to spend sometime in Japan just to ride my fixie around and around!
Check out this Japanese Ad:
Check out this Japanese Ad:
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