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Pedalin’: September 2012
It was a rough summer for bicycle commuting, between the tires, the trips and the heat. As I mentioned before, I felt like my alternative commuting activism has waned a bit. Then throw in my health...
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Pedalin’ Profiles: Ellie Efforts
I was so excited when I got an email from an Eco Etsy Teammate, Ellie Efforts about her bicycling adventures. And it turns out, she’s here in Oregon, as well, which I never realized! I’m so pleased to...
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Pedalin’: October 2012
Lots has changed around here that has seriously affected my efforts at bicycle commuting. I’m continuing to struggle with health issues and illness, for one thing. For another, I took on a second job...
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Pedalin’: November 2012
Another flat. Another bent rim. Oh boy! On November 5th, I was riding home and noticed it was a huge struggle to pedal. About a mile from home, I got off the bike and noticed that the front tire was...
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Good Seed: Everyday Bicycling
I am so excited to review this book. It is hard to share every single thing I know about bicycle commuting. I always think I’m covering all the details and yet, I know I miss the things I take for...
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Pedalin’: December 2012
Happy New Year, everyone! If you remember my last Pedalin’ post, you’ll know that I only had 13 work days in December and that my goal was to bicycle for all of them. Unfortunately, Father Winter had...
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Pedalin’: January 2013
Late again! Is it just me, or does it feel like January was more like two months in one? Longest month ever? My stats this month, compared to last year: Jan ‘12 Jan ‘13 Bicycle 10 7 Car 9 10 January...
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Pedalin’: February 2013
Though January was a cold, bike-challenging month, February was just the opposite. I was thrilled to have day after day of sunshine and weather in the 50′s. It couldn’t have been more glorious. And...
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Pedalin’: March 2013
Usually, March is a wicked month for bicycle commuting. Snow and rain, both of which I can handle, but the worst is the wind. I hate bicycling in severe wind. Yet this year, there was a small miracle:...
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Bicycle Pranayama
If you think bicycle commuting (or exercising on a bicycle) just isn’t for you, I’d highly encourage you to challenge yourself and give it a try. There is, in my opinion, nothing more helpful in...
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Pedalin’: April 2013
Last year, I said T.S. Eliot had gotten it all wrong – that March was the cruelest month, not April. Well, this time, Eliot got it right. While not as rainy as last year, April was cold, snowy and as...
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Pedalin’: May 2013
As usual, the past two months have flown by so fast, I feel like I have whiplash. There’s just something a little crazy that happens at the end of spring break when you work in a school. Suddenly,...
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