Rick Mercer posted an Interesting rant the other day, and it’s getting lots of attention. I think it’s a valuable point.. but why no reference to all the other (not gay) kids who are bullied on a daily basis. Kids who are smaller or bigger, or have different hair, or wear glasses, or wear different … Continue reading
A follow up to speed limiters, will the government ban Blackberry devices? People are constantly distracted by these, and not just in cars. What’s a life worth? Isn’t it worth banning any cell phone use while not sitting down worth the lives that will be saved? BlackBerry service interruption made roads safer http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/10/blackberry-service-interruption-made-roads-safer/
Once again the government is suggesting more legislation to save us from ourselves. This time a bill has been introduced to require speed limiters to be installed to prevent people from traveling at more than 150 kph, apparently that’s a “safe” speed. My question then, is why not 140, 130 or even 90? Better yet … Continue reading
I’m a proponent wearing full gear when riding, more because it protects against things that can make you crash as much as protecting you when you crash. Today a motorcyclist ran into one of those oddities, a kite string across and intersection. In this case the string caught his neck, but imagine what could have … Continue reading
Yes yes, it’s hot out. Everyone is whining and complaining, I’m not. After the crappy winter and spring, I welcome this weather. Of course, I work in an air conditioned building. I figured though, this is an important day, since is it the hottest day I have experienced in my life. I figured I would … Continue reading
And so summer has arrived here in Toronto. And all of the e-bikes and scooters have returned. In our wonderful bike friendly city, we now have laws allowing motorcycles in HOV lanes, plenty of new bikes paths, and what seems to be a new phenomenon, Scooters, ad they’re silent brethren, the ebike, driving on sidewalks. … Continue reading
