February 19, 2010
Always love some good bicycle art…these come from Marco Zamora of Los Angeles, and Fecal Face has a great interview with him.
Hold Fast straps are in! These toe straps, made in Brooklyn, are super durable and quite attractive. They come in a variety of colors, and are literally FLYING OFF THE SHELVES. I mean, have you ever seen a toe strap with wings? It is pretty insane.
February 16, 2010
Not us, or any of the other fantastic Nashville businesses that were nominated for the Intuit’s Love a Local Business Grant.
Blossom Birth, a non-profit birth and parenting center in Palo Alto, CA, was the January grant recipient, and we are certain that this business will think of incredible ways to use the grant money! Halcyon got over 300 votes, but the selection process wasn’t based completely on votes- five businesses were randomly selected to be considered for the top prize. Regardless, we are utterly floored by the amazing words you all made. Imagine all of Halcyon, gathered around a computer screen, each of us humbled and near tears, and you have an accurate picture of the effect your comments had on us. Our customers are the reason we are here, and you are the driving force behind everything we set out to do. To hear your experiences and ‘why you love’ Halcyon was a great boost to each of us, and we promise that our commitment to you and to our community is as strong as ever!
We are in the running for the February grant, but whether we receive it or not, we know that 2010 is going to be full of many new projects for Halcyon. It is exciting to see how much we have grown already, and we can’t wait to keep growing and providing you with the best product and service possible.
Calling all cyclists: there is current a bill in TN legislation that will directly effect the way we ride. The bill, HB3131 / SB3057, authorizes bicyclists, after coming to a full and complete stop and exercising due care as provided by law, to proceed with caution through traffic lights. This is due to the inability of many traffic signals to detect a waiting bicyclist. The law has long been available to motorcyclists, and this bill will provide similar treatment for bicyclists.
The legislation has several important votes this week, and bicyclists are encouraged to write their elected state official to express their support IMMEDIATELY in support of this bill. Instructions for finding your elected official are at the end of this message.
SAMPLE – WHAT TO SAY:
Dear <legislator name>,
As a citizen of Tennessee, I am writing to you to encourage a YES vote in support of HB3131 / SB3057 that seeks to make Tennessee a more bicycle-friendly state by allowing bicycles to legally pass through a red traffic light that is unequipped to detect bicycles. The alternative to correct this situation is to refit all traffic signals with detection devices designed to detect bicycles, which though desirable, is very costly and could take years.
I appreciate your continued support of bicycle and pedestrian friendly legislation in the future. In a state ranked 46th in health outcomes and suffering from a serious obesity problem, legislation to make Tennessee a more walking and bicycling friendly place is a good choice for the residents of our state.
Thank You,
<Your Name>
<Your Address>
FOR THOSE INCLINED TO WRITE YOUR OWN:
Important points:
- Many traffic signals are unable to detect bicycles, leaving a bicyclist waiting for a long long time. Retrofitting detection devices, though highly desireable, is costly. This legislation is no-cost and has an immediate benefit.
- For years, motorcyclists have been allowed to proceed with caution through red lights after exercising due care as provided by law.
- Tennessee was ranked 49th in the USA for biking and walking in the latest Alliance for Biking and Walking report.
- Tennessee is ranked 46th in Health Outcomes. Exercise and active living (through walking and bicycling) will help improve this statistic.
WHO TO WRITE:
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/
Find your House Representative Here
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/
http://www.capitol.tn.gov/House/committees/sub-ps.html
A simple email or phone call goes a long way.
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