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I knew that working at KQED would make me famous! Here’s where it starts. On Tuesday, a story aired on KQED radio about tips for commuting to work by bicycle, in preparation for “Bike to Work Day” coming up soon. I was quoted a couple of times for my tips on riding a folding bike…
I realized today that I’ve been riding Brompton bikes for about fifteen years. The Brompton is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made in my life, greatly contributing to my overall quality of life, health, and happiness. Here’s me with my first Brompton, purchased in London in 2003. (Check the red hair and the…
On Saturday, I did something I've been wanting to do for YEARS: bike across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito. My main hesitation has been that I ride a Brompton folding bike. While the Brompton is an engineering marvel, it's not so good on steep inclines. So getting from my Inner Sunset to the…
I was riding my Brompton folding bike home today, when a sudden thunderstorm forced me under an awning in Chinatown. As I was checking my mail on my phone, I heard some tapping behind me. This guy in the closed up shop I was standing in front of was gesturing at my bike and gave…
A week ago I was feeling pretty teed off about my stolen Brompton bicycle from Union Square. Thanks, everyone, for your good wishes and condolences. Since then I have made a conscious effort to let go of the anger and accept that my beloved bike is in the end just an object. It actually took…