Tag Archives: cycling

What Difference Does It Make?

Posted on January 27, 2013 by alsanblog

Lance Armstrong used various drugs and blood doping to enhance his performance during his cycling career, and now we have Beyonce, singing at the presidential inauguration, using pre-recorded music to enhance her performance. Both performers have engaged in essentially the same conduct (including the … Continue reading →

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Cyclists Are The New 1%

Posted on January 8, 2013 by alsanblog

For some time, the Washington D.C. area has ranked either first or second in the country for the worst traffic congestion, so of course the liberals in charge have worked hard to create even greater congestion by building the nation’s “largest, most … Continue reading →

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The Cycling Authoritarians

Posted on November 2, 2012 by alsanblog

Austin Troy of Slate is smitten by Copenhagen’s bicycle riders and can’t figure out why Americans (especially in nice weather places like LA or San Diego) have not embraced cycling in the same way. According to Troy, Copenhagen has made investments in bicycle … Continue reading →

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Cycling And Democracy

Posted on September 24, 2012 by alsanblog

This Slate article is an example of arrogance and self-absorption that I suspect belongs to a liberal. It also illustrates the liberals’ tactic of labeling as crazy anyone with whom they disagree. The tactic is especially odd in this instance because, more than once, the writer essentially boasts about being a … Continue reading →

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