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Bicycling and not being afraid of the dark

Today starts the workweek with the clocks rolled back. Most of us will get home in the darkness of the five o’clock hour wondering what do with our lives frustratingly so, since it is still warm outside. Do we go to the gym and box in our world with a [...]

By | November 3rd, 2014|0 Comments

Saving the world from Lance Armstrong

Some interesting news out of Greenville, South Carolina occurred this past week. It is the home of George Hincapie, who was a Lance Armstrong loyalist during the U.S. Postal glory days long before the crash and burn. George, with his brother, owns and operates a successful cycling sportswear company and [...]

By | October 26th, 2014|0 Comments

Is Strava ruining cycling?

Strava I am going to immediately jump in and join the Strava debate. If you don’t know what Strava is, it is the San Francisco-based social media that has swept up the cycling world in the minds of more than a few. Think Facebook for bike riders and [...]

By | October 3rd, 2014|0 Comments

Have You Raced Your Bike Yet? Check Out These Tips From NorCal’s Finest

GUEST COLUMN By TOM EDWARDS Despite the extensive negative media attention currently plaguing the cycling world, there is still the undeniable fact that as we progress through the year, thousands of people across the country are going to look at their love and dedication to the bicycle and decide to [...]

By | April 16th, 2013|0 Comments

The Elephant in the Room

Sonoma County residents Art and Gabriel Neibrief were on the road in Colorado following the USA Pro Challenge bicycle race. Their trip coincided with the headline-making news about Lance Armstrong being stripped of his cycling titles amid the continuing doping allegations. Art Neibrief shared this commentary from his vantage point: [...]

By | September 5th, 2012|0 Comments

Yes to Bicycles in Oakmont

Guest Article Tom Cooke, Oakmont resident Oakmont, nestled squarely in the Valley of the Moon of Sonoma County is a beautiful place to live.  Its lovely setting is enhanced by plentiful amenities and social, recreational, cultural opportunities that abound there.  There are two beautiful 18 hole golf courses, eight very [...]

By | March 7th, 2011|1 Comment

Why the bleep do they (bicyclists) do that?

Dear Cyclist: Why do cyclists ride 5’ away from parked cars? -Frustrated motorist Gentle motorist, The door-swing zone next to parked cars is one of the most dangerous places cyclists can be.  People often open their doors without checking for or seeing cyclists.  The door can not only injure or [...]

By | November 30th, 2010|2 Comments

Yes on Measure W

Opponents have argued that it is not the right time to bring our vehicle registration fee back to what previously was because people are struggling to make ends meet, or that they do not wish to “subsidize” programs that in their opinion, do not directly benefit car drivers.  However, I [...]

By | October 27th, 2010|2 Comments

Secrets of the bike lane

BICYCLE WITH CONFIDENCE by Martin Clinton Secrets of the bike lane A bike lane seems like a very simple idea, but many motorists and even experienced bicycle riders are often mistaken about the rules controlling this part of the road. Let’s play a game of True or False! 1. Any [...]

By | October 7th, 2010|0 Comments

WHAT WOULD (Alexander von) HUMBOLDT DO?

Guest Blog by Jeffrey Reeder, Ph.D.  Dear Mayor Gorin, Vice Mayor Wysocki, and Councilmembers Vas Dupre, Sawyer, Olivares, Jacobi, and Bender, My family and I have been homeowners and residents on Humboldt Street since early 1999. I am proud to live in Santa Rosa, I am proud to live on [...]

By | September 27th, 2010|4 Comments