San Luis Obispo Again
When we tell people we came by train with our bikes, they're surprised and delighted. Surprised that the message is getting out that the Amtrak Surfliner is the best way to travel the 250 miles from Irvine to SLO. There's…
Dutch Dames
If a city has the safe infrastructure, does that necessarily lead to bringing out more women on bikes? Because there's little off-road routes here in Southern California, is that why there are so few women pedaling to work? Is there…
Culture Clash
The basket looks like it weighs more than the road bike I was ogling this morning. Since then I've been suffering a bad case of culture clash. Let me explain. In 8 days in the Netherlands last week I saw…
Saturday Errands
It warmed up a little late this afternoon in Amsterdam; that's what a light rain can do. The city is jammed with tourists of all types. Because I'm alone I especially notice all the couples, but the locals are out…
Amsterdam at Dusk
A new friend took the train in to spend the day with me; Rene Reijtenbagh administers an angel group. He's an entrepreneur, an investor and we're both raising two boys, too, so we have lots in common. We walked and…
My Morning in Utrecht
Nice windows and notice the utilitarian bicycles parked everywhere – the Dutch use their bikes for everyday transportation, like taking their children to school and shopping for groceries, so the bike must be durable, with fenders. Bikes Belong's Zach Vanderkooy…