Category Archives: Books

Motordom and the Mohawk Trail

Relentless promotion, political and business manipulation by “motordom” (follow the money…) have been held largely responsible for the triumph of motoring in  the USA in the early 20th Century. Peter Norton’s book Fighting Traffic is the best-known work making this … Continue reading

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A review of the film Bikes vs. Cars

I knew I’d have a problem with the film just based on the the title. There can be animosity between people on bikes and in cars, but bikes and cars are machines, which have no feelings and generally don’t get … Continue reading

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About Grant Petersen’s book, Just Ride

This post is a review of Grant Petersen’s book Just Ride, partly in response to a New York Times review. The basic premise of Petersen’s book is that racing culture is bad for bicycling. My main goal with this book … Continue reading

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Review of Pedaling Revolution: How Cyclists are Changing American Cities by Jeff Mapes

Review of Pedaling Revolution: How cyclists are Changing American Cities by Jeff Mapes I bought my copy of this book at the 2009 National Bicycle Summit, a conference and lobbying event organized by the League of American Bicyclists. Jeff Mapes … Continue reading

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Street Traffic Regulations: classic book online

My friend Bob Shanteau writes: Another reason scofflaws give [to justify their behavior] is that traffic laws are intended only for motorists, reflecting a total ignorance of the origins of those laws. Google has made the 1909 book “Street Traffic … Continue reading

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Review of The Birth of Dirt

Review of The Birth of Dirt By Frank J. Berto I’ve just read Frank Berto’s book The Birth of Dirt (second edition), about the origins of the mountain bike. It’s a quick, fun read, and offers quite a thorough review … Continue reading

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