Coming Soon to Downtown Norfolk: Bike Racks!

I got a call Friday afternoon from the Downtown Norfolk Council, telling me that my proposal for a bike rack sculpture had been accepted.

It looks like it'll be at least 6 months until the sculptures are installed. Which gives me time to get a few more built by the Norfolk Machine & Welding Company, and sold to local businesses in need of functional, attractive bicycle parking.

Bring a Gong. Bang it on.

Family-friendly Critical Mass ride tomorrow night in Norfolk, 6pm. Meet at Blair Middle School on Colley Avenue. Route & mileage to be determined, but usually 5-10 miles, through Ghent, Downtown & (maybe) ODU.

Bring a bell! Prizes will be awarded for the friendliest bike bell.

Richmond Cyclist Dragged by Truck, Survives

My favorite line from the video clip:

"Police say they are treating this as an unfortunate accident; no charges have been filed against the trucker."

According to one witness in the clip below, the driver "clipped the sidewalk." I'd think that would be sufficient for a reckless driving charge!

Captain Stubling, Reporting for Duty

I made the investment last month in a rail system from Redrock Micro for my Nikon D90, all the better to shoot video with, my deary!

I've got an aerial photo shoot coming up next month, hence the KenLabs gyro on the bottom. It's definitely stable, and heavy.

Cycling Dad Shot in Head

A driver, now identified as an Asheville firefighter, shot a bicycle rider because he was angry the man was riding with his child on a busy road, Asheville police said.

Let's hear it for public servants/vigilantes...what happened to "protect and serve?"

"Over your dead body will you ride that bike with your child through Tunnel Road!"

Ghost Ride: Norfolk

I printed up 40 spoke cards & had three left over after handing them out, so by my count we had 37 cyclists out last Friday for a special Critical Mass ride. The air temperature was in the mid nineties, never mind the radiated heat from the asphalt roads. After three flats and a couple of regroups, we set up two memorial Ghost Bikes. All pix by BC Wilson.

Fireworks Rides: Cogan's to Plum Point Park, Norfolk

There is some prime fireworks viewing from Plum Point Park on the Elizabeth River Bike Trail in Norfolk. Fireworks tonight & tomorrow night at 9:30pm.

Gather at Cogan's on Colonial Avenue in Ghent before sunset: plenty of bike parking, beer & pizza. Ride will depart by 9 for a casual ride along the Elizabeth River Bike Pat