Further followup on my post-accident doings: I never did find Patrick, not that I know what I would do if I did. Tell him to get a light? Ask him to pay me back for my copays? Because I did end up going to the doctor again. I’ve had a chronic headache since about a […]
Category Archives: Cycling
Dear People Walking in The Road
This is The Road. The Road is where cars and other vehicles travel. You are pedestrians, you’re walking in beautiful, safe Menlo Park. We have sidewalks here. On both sides of the road. Nice and smooth. Please use them. Please do not act like I’m in your way when I’m traveling legally on the road. […]
Or do we prefer INVISIBLE IDIOT?
After seeing quite a few cyclists out tonight without lights, I suddenly got an awesome idea for a lights-at-night propaganda poster. With, okay, an insulting edge, but these people really make me nuts. Riding a lightless bike at night wearing black clothing is just dumb. Especially when you’re riding on the Caltrain platform. Do not […]
But it didn’t knock out my sense of humor
[Written Thursday.] With a little more distance from what happened on Tuesday night, I feel like I can do a better job of writing about it. I’m feeling my usual self today, except for being sore and tired. It was scary. My previous crash was solo; the only impact was me and the ground. Actually […]
And I would love bikes…
…well, I do, most of the time. But not when this happens. I’m doing fine, but I am thinking that seeing a doctor would be a good idea, and I feel a little stupid that I didn’t at least demand his contact info. And unfortunately I would have to go into the city to file […]
I would love cars…
…if only they didn’t run on non-renewable fuel and accelerate the greenhouse effect and involve inefficient land use. But man, they are a marvel. They’re fast, warm, and the road system they travel on works in all kinds of weather. And while I might enjoy the workout of pushing my bike ahead against the wind, […]