Blog: Motorcycle - Page 59

Two-wheels can change the world.   They can reach remote villages.  They can deliver goods to the needy.   They can bridge cultures.  Go across borders. On two wheels the wind is in your face.   The gravel is at your feet.    You can get hurt and abused by cars, trucks, buses and trains. …

Sydney has over 4000 motorcycles traversing the central business district every day. With congestion a huge problem, some thoughtful lawmakers have looked to motorcycle traffic to help stem the tie-ups.   New South Wales has passed Australia’s first “lane filtering” legislation.   “Lane filtering” is Australian for “lane splitting”. Motorcycles can now share a lane, ride …

This is taken from an email sent out from the Democratic Party.  I think it gives a great illustration of why the 25 year old motorcycle accident we talked about yesterday may have a huge national impact politically. Here are 5 reasons why: 1. It’s a special election! Instead of waiting until November, we can …

Florida’s 13th Congressional district special election is a microcosm of a post Citizens United America.  Democrat Alex Sink is facing off against David Jolly, a Republican. Many, many dollars have come in from out of state to fight for party control of this seat. On March 11, 2014 a special election will be held to …

I want my next adventure ride to be to Guangzhou, China.  Cycle Canton is a beautiful website that talks about bicycle riding in Guangzhou, China.  When I looked through the site, I could almost taste the Cantonese flavors of my youth.  In Michigan, at a Chinese restaurant. Guangzhou is one of the most bicycle friendly cities in …

People are dying in the streets of Venezuela.  Mainstream media is abuzz about the turmoil. Protests both for, and against the government, are shown on the nightly news.   Those of you on the political right are always eager to side against what they are being told is a “repressive socialist regime”.  Those on the left, …