If you ever decide to visit my city in the summer, be prepared for foul weather once the sun goes down.
This pic is at one of the higher spots in the city, near twin peaks. So it does get extra foggy compared to some of the lower points (downtown, embarcadero, etc)
If you have an iphone, check out an app called SFClimates to stay on top of all of the microclimates.
Weird, I know.
Added some more info to my Gear 101 page, with expanded definitions of my shopping rules. Check it out!
(Photo credit: HFL.com)
I love reader emails. I got this lovely note from a reader recently and had to share this article he mentioned. Thanks TH!
Hi Joanne,
Love your segments on Wheelnerds and Pace podcasts. Please keep up the very informative + timely info.
Anyways, thought you may like this article from HFL and maybe reference it next time on the Pace (perhaps even a link on your site)
I liked it 'cause you rarely see such a detailed review of gear and how it worked after rolling along the tarmac.
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2012/02/this-is-the-city-gear-that-saved-my-life/
(make sure you view their article in Full Site mode if you're on a mobile phone, as the article is blocked unless you view the full site)
This is indeed a very good article about how even basic street gear can save your body parts from serious injury. Normally, HFL closes articles after a certain period of time (12 hours) unless you're a paid subscriber. But luckily, they decided to keep this one open permanently, given how important the message is.
Well, DUH! We already knew that, didn't we folks?
Rep. Duncan Promotes Two-Wheeled Vehicles as Fun, Fuel-Efficient Choices for Many Americans
Washington, D.C., May 23, 2012 – Congressional Motorcycle Safety Caucus Member and House Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman John Duncan (R-TN) entered a statement to the Congressional Record on May 18 recognizing motorcycles and scooters as viable transportation options for many Americans. Previously, President Obama had proclaimed May 15 through May 21 as National Transportation Week. In the proclamation, the President recognized that America needs a safer transportation network that will provide more transportation choices.
“As a Member of the Congressional Motorcycle Safety Caucus, I would like to highlight one such choice and point out that two wheeled vehicles can be transportation options for many Americans,” said Chairman Duncan. “In his proclamation, the President called for increased transportation options that cut commuting time, ease traffic congestion, reduce oil consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Motorcycles and scooters are options that can help to meet all of these goals. Motorcycles and scooters also have the advantages of being much cheaper than cars or trucks as well as considerably easier to park - and a lot of fun to ride.”
“I own a scooter myself and I enjoy riding when I get the opportunity,” said Duncan. “I encourage all riders to get trained, licensed and obey traffic laws, and I remind all road users to be aware of motorcyclists, particularly as we move into the prime riding season in Tennessee and across the country.”
“Motorcycles and scooters are fun for recreation, but can also be used for commuting and running errands,” said Kathy Van Kleeck, MIC’s senior vice president of government relations. “As Representative Duncan noted, they are highly fuel efficient and can be effective in easing congestion and meeting other important transportation goals.
“MIC would like to thank Congressman Duncan for continuing to be a champion for motorcyclists and motorcycle safety in Congress,” said Duane Taylor, MIC’s director of federal affairs.
The Motorcycle Industry Council exists to preserve, protect and promote motorcycling through government relations, communications and media relations, statistics and research, aftermarket programs, development of data communications standards, and activities surrounding technical and regulatory issues. As a not-for-profit, national industry association, the MIC seeks to support motorcyclists by representing manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, scooters, motorcycle/ATV/ROV parts and accessories, and members of allied trades such as insurance, finance and investment companies, media companies and consultants.
The MIC is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., with a government relations office in metropolitan Washington, D.C. First called the MIC in 1970, the organization has been in operation since 1914. Visit the MIC at www.mic.org.
