http://www.bicycling.com/culture/tips/we-dare-you-break-the-rules We Dare You: Break the Rules Sometimes, rules are meant to be ignored—as in the case of Kittie Knox, a racial pioneer in the sport of cycling By Nicole Blades December 16, 2015 Kittie Knox was born to a free Black father and white mother in Boston in 1874, when cycling was bursting out... Continue Reading →
Cyclists being ticketed in Denver, 1939
[media-credit name=”Denver Post File Photo” align=”aligncenter” width=”495″][/media-credit] They had beauty but no licenses, and so the young women shown here had to walk back from their bicycle ride. Two police cars halted the bicyclists at 2551 West 26th Avenue in Denver after they had received a complaint that the bicycles had no licenses. The bikes... Continue Reading →
This could be us but your bike’s broken!
This could be us but your bike's broken!! Come out and ride! Need repairs? Contact Hard Knox Bikes for in-home or drop-off repairs. Click HERE for more repair details. Ride with us in Oakland!! Get to meet up with wqtpoc bike riders in Oakland. Kids and youth welcome. If you want to ride with your... Continue Reading →
Fish gotta swim – Bikes gotta ride
What I say to drivers I meet while not on my bike. "Sorry if I ever shouted/spit at you. Cars gotta drive. Bikes gotta ride!" - HXB "Sorry if I took a snap at you one time. Fish gotta swim, birds gotta eat!" - Nigel, Finding Nemo
Bike Educator Position Open at East Oakland Non Profit
Cycles of Change is hiring a Bike Educator . Check out the Employment Opportunities section for more information!
Xtracycle Free Radical for Sale
2013 Xtracycle Free Radical. Trek 800. 19" 26" wheels. 21spd. Come with two bags and rear handlebars. Available for pick up only. Oakland, California email: hardknoxbikes@gmail.com $500 as is (needs some drive train work) $750 fix up.
“Kung Fu Nuns” on Bicycle Pilgrimage to New Delhi
http://www.buddhistdoor.net/news/gyalwang-drukpa-leads-kung-fu-nuns-on-bicycle-pilgrimage-to-new-delhi Gyalwang Drukpa Leads “Kung Fu Nuns” on Bicycle Pilgrimage to New Delhi By Craig Lewis Buddhistdoor Global | 2016-01-04 | "Kung fu nuns" of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage are cycling across northern India to raise awareness about environmental protection and women's empowerment. From thehindubusinessline.com Some 250 Buddhist nuns of the Drukpa Kagyu lineage... Continue Reading →
Halfway Holidayz Ride
Post Xmas, Pre NYE Saturday ride with Miss Q. Started the ride right with an amazing Magical Mineral Broth by Chef Susi Q. The broth, like Miss Q, was both nutritious and delicious! Then rolled around Berkeley and Oakland getting ready for more rides in 2016! If you cycle and need some nutritional tips, hit... Continue Reading →