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Slow Down, We Live Here

“By the end of the 1920s, more than 200,000 Americans had been killed by automobiles. Most of these fatalities were pedestrians in cities, and the majority of these were children. “If a kid is hit in a street in 2014, … Continue reading

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It’s Snowing… Again!

One could question my sanity for pedaling to my first appointment this morning. But by the time I decided to set out, it was too late to change my mind. I was at A and I needed to get to … Continue reading

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*My* Procrastinator’s Guide to Winter Bicycle Commuting

Open closet. Get dressed. Get on bike and go wherever you need to go. You may have to pedal a little slower from A to B but it’s still the best way to get there. Simple. Enjoy.

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A Break from the Begriming

It’s been great to watch the bicycle revolution amping up in NYC with the launch of Citibike, but it’s also nice to get the hell out of dodge and escape to a more tranquil place- upstate NY, where begriming is … Continue reading

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I’ve Gone Dutch

Social media can be a total waste of time. It can also be a great connector. The #bikenyc community is a great example of making connections in real life via the virtual world. Those who know me, know I only … Continue reading

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Simple Joys

I was upstate on my way into town when I came across the little boy pictured below. It was the day before the official launch of Citibike in NYC. Even though this kid has no idea what a bike share … Continue reading

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Nice to Finally Meet You Citibike

Today: May 27, 2013 at 11am EST, bicycles officially became part of NYC’s public transportation system. I was upstate for the exact timing of this momentous occasion, and calmed fed my excitement by checking in on the #bikenyc twitter hashtag. … Continue reading

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Generation Next

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Bike to Work

I was on the West Side Greenway a few weeks ago, when the gentleman below caught my eye. Anyone who reads this blog or follows me on twitter pretty much knows my stance on mandatory helmet laws and helmet promotion. … Continue reading

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Share the Love

Life by bicycle. It’s always better with a friend.

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