Cycle and Style

Cyclists riding on the nation’s roads have always had an uneasy relationship with motorists. Before there were cars on the roads, bicyclists were occasionally the object of insults and even the flick of whip during the horse and buggy days. The bad behavior of today comes from both sides: bicyclists sometimes act as if mere [...]

The relationship between motorists and cyclists has been rocky ever since cars joined cyclists on the roadways. There is bad behavior on both sides: cars often pass too close, bicyclists sometimes act as if mere traffic laws do not apply to them and at times the situation deteriorates to the point where things are thrown, [...]

By Curt Thompson I ride to work once in a while with a good friend of mine, Elena, whose office is a couple buildings down from me. Although our morning commute does involve riding, it is much more a chance for her and I to talk, swap stories, ponder life, and generally shoot the bull [...]