City Paper coverage of Jack Yates’ passing and related legislation
City Paper reporter Michael Byrne continues to write about issues important to bicycle commuters. Specifically this article is about the passing of bicycle commuter and city resident Jack Yates, and the response by Baltimore City Police. He also discusses the legislation to create a “3 foot law”.
Click Here to go to the Article.
Howard Zinn dies
A great thinker, activist, and teacher has passed away. Not many use their lives as well as brother Zinn. Discovering his “People’s History of the United States” was a revelatory moment for me. I know I am not alone in my grief that we will no longer have Howard Zinn among us. Here are some Youtube highlights of his life and work.
The other 52 parts of the 20th century version of the “People’s History” are available on YouTube as well if you want to devote the time.
Blogn’ it up in twenty10
Dear friends, family, and fellow cyclists,
2009 was a pretty good year for us at Baltimore Bicycle Works. We had our first year in business; we won the City Paper’s Best of Baltimore award for the “Best Bike Shop”; we have expanded our inventory significantly (see photo below); we did near constant renovation on our space, both interior and exterior (thanks especially go to Scott B.‘s paint job); made some pretty bikes; tried to do our part to change our economic system into something a little better (with help from our friends), and in general we had fun doing it. Thank you to all of our supporters who have made this possible.
We got some new used bikes outside, so if you are in the market for affordable transportation/recreation we might have something for you.
Stop by if you are in the neighborhood ... in the dead of winter it can get lonely in a bike shop.
Winter Closings & A Special Thanks!
Dear Baltimore Bicycle Works customers, all of us here at the shop would like to extend our warmest wishes for a joyous Holiday Season and a happy New Year!
We will be CLOSED on the following days in observance of the Winter Holidays:
Thursday, December 24th
Friday, December 25th
Saturday, December 26th
Friday, January 1st
Enjoy the season and have fun riding in the snow!!
