Friday, July 6, 2012

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 6 July 2012 plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 6 July 2012 plus 2 more

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Top Internet Stories - 6 July 2012

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 09:00 AM PDT

Top Weekly Web Article
Another week, another batch of good motorcycle related articles that you may have missed for whatever reason.

- Women And Motorcycles Ridership Is On The Rise (Bangor Daily News)
- Electric Motorcycle Killer Apps (Asphalt And Rubber)
- What To Pack For Motorcycle Trip (Lady Ryder)
- Avoid These Three Motorcycle Faux Pas (2 Wheel Tuesday)

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USA: Houston - Do NOT Warn Others For Speed Traps

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Nicole Plummer Speed Trap Sign
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You know how we often warn each other about upcoming speed traps, specially amongst motorcycle riders. Tap on the helmet, flashing lights or what this courageous woman did.... put up a sign.

Natalie Plummer noticed that cops were pulling over speeders in Houston, and she was disgusted. So she used a paper grocery bag, and wrote on it that motorists were approaching a speed trap.......

Click on the headline to continue reading this story.......

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France: Need A Motorcycle Taxi? There’s An App For That

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 11:00 PM PDT

Hi Cab app
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Motorcycle taxis have become part of the everyday scenery in most European cities, and now they've become an everyday commodity. You can see that when the first software for smartphones arrives on the scene allowing you to order a motorcycle taxi.

France based Hi-Cab has some 80 motorcycle riders at your disposal in several French cities, and to get the one you need, they've developed an app for iPhone and Android smartphones.

The app will know where you are thanks to the geo-localization function, and when you indicate where you are going to, it will tell you how much, when and what time you'll arrive.

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