Day 6: 30 Days of Biking

Cars whiz past the beautiful wooden walkway through Jones Swamp without even knowing it’s there. Photo by my son, James Baskind.

30 Days of Biking

30 Days of Biking is what it sounds like: A month of cycling — putting aside excuses, and riding every single day.

Killing the Bicycle Buddha

ESPN host Tony Kornheiser’s anti-bicycle rant was offensive. But what can it us about motorist attitudes — and our own? Must we kill bicycle culture, just to save it?

Why I quit FriendFeed

After a couple of years on FriendFeed, I’ve thrown in the towel and deleted my account. Here’s why.

How Not to Get Ripped-Off When Buying a Used Bicycle

Bikes are smart transportation — and used bikes can be a great way to start parking the car. Here’s how to buy used without getting burned.

12 Reasons to Use a Bicycle for Transportation

Want to get healthy, save money, and help the environment? Then skip the car — and get on a bike. Here are a dozen reasons you should consider going carfree.