Shreveport’s New Traffic Circle

It’s at the bottom of “Thrill Hill” on Gilbert Drive. I can hit 35 – the speed limit – on my bike going down that hill, so it’s fairly steep, especially for Shreveport. Unfortunately, lots of drivers also hit high speeds going down it. To slow speeds and protect the walkers, bikers and kids of [...]

My New Favorite Riding CD

I never listen to my iPod while on group rides. Not so much because it’s dangerous, though it is, a little. Mostly because it’s jerky to ride with a group but spend the ride oblivious to anything they might say. Nor do I listen to it on the MTB. Trails are bumpy, and even something [...]

My New Favorite Local Blog

As Seen In Shreveport.
I can’t tell you how many times I’m riding my bike or driving or walking around town and think “shit, I wish I had my camera.” Well, this dude does and he has smart ass commentary to go with it.

Politics In The Classroom

During my debate class today I explained to the students that part of their grade depended on how well they behaved while not debating. In other words, they had to be quiet and respectful while in the audience watching the other teams debate. To encourage this, I also threatened to make them alphabetize the list [...]

Cycling Gets You High, Too

Interesting:
Writing in the medical journal Behavioural Neuroscience, the researchers found that a desire to get off the sofa and shed a few pounds can quickly become as compulsive as Class A narcotics. So mild exercise like jogging can develop into a serious triathlon or marathon habit. [...]

It’s What They’re All Thinking

Anyone Into Bike Touring?

This is for you:

My Whole Life Is A Staycation

I heard a story on NPR earlier this week about staycations. No different than every other story on the subject: “Economy bad  . . . no Disney World . . . discover fun at home  . . . crackberry off . . . refreshed and renewed   . . . yadda, yadda, yadda.” Still the piece [...]

OMG This Is The Funniest And Most Offensive Thing I Have Ever Seen

I can’t add anything:

Now That’s Parental Involvement

When I was a kid in school, and an unholy terror on the bus and elsewhere, I never understood why anyone would want to be a teacher and I really, really never understood why anyone would drive a school bus. I still don’t get why anyone would put themselves through that twice a day unairconditioned [...]