Here.
And my comment:
I’ve ridden a few times with the Chicago Critical Mass, and have to agree: there was a number of rather unattractive (drunk or stoned, or both) characters each time. I’ve seen few arguments with drivers stuck in the middle of the Mass. But I’ve also seen smiles on drivers’ faces and answering calls of “Happy Friday!” Come on, it’s just once a month. It happens all over the world (I saw an announcement about the Critical Mass few weeks ago in Nuremberg; I wish I had a chance to ride there, to compare it with CCM). For the majority of those who participate in the Mass, it’s a way to turn their city or town into an Amsterdam, if only for a few hours. (Do they have Critical Mass in Amsterdam? Probably not. What for? THEIR critical mass had been reached long time ago.)
. . . Anyway, as much as I respect the cycling achievements of the author of this article and the co-author of the “Survival Guide,” I think he might have found a better way to promote his book.
By the way, cyclists pay taxes, too.
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So should I interview him? Any interest? If you have a question or comment you want me to play on the air leave a cogent and concise message and we'll play it live, 773-828-9682
Crap! So, i wrote a little amazon review of his book saying something to the effect of, 'if you find the humor of ESPN's Michael Smith funny' and what did I go and find?
http://www.chicagonow.com/urban-cyclist/2011/07/tour-de-france-is-w...
I think you should interview Dave Glowacz instead-- pick out the most horrible bits from the "Bicycling is Scary" book and get his response.
Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! said:
So should I interview him? Any interest? If you have a question or comment you want me to play on the air leave a cogent and concise message and we'll play it live, 773-828-9682
4:30 pm:
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #769,953 in Books.
The book's popularity declined almost 23,000 places? In 3 hours?!
Kevin C said:
"The Urban Cyclist's Survival Guide"
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #747,190 in Books.
Published by Triumph Books in August 2011. The same Triumph Books at which Scott Rowan served as Acquisition and Product Development Manager from June 2008-August 2011.
Ok - is the route September 30th going past Scott Rowan's Lakeview condo?
Just curious.
There is no "The Route" chixie-- if people bring maps to propose we may follow one, but there's no central authority that decides in advance.
Have you thought about putting one together yourself?
chixieonfixie said:
Ok - is the route September 30th going past Scott Rowan's Lakeview condo?
Just curious.
So, I've read and reviewed the book. I have also posted a link to it and the following on both Scott's blog and the books Facebook page:
I am eagerly looking forward to seeing what his response is, if he has any. I am betting they get deleted which is fine with me but if any of you ever wanted to, you know, repost them or direct him to this thread that might be fun too...
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