Archive for December, 2008

Post-Christmas Mass

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December 13, 2008

Another great opportunity to check out Orlando bike culture and join the fun! The group meets the last Friday of every month at 5:30 pm at the Princeton entrance of the Orlando Science Center. ALL LEVELS OF CYCLISTS AND ALL KINDS OF BIKES ARE WELCOME! The ride is a casual loop through College Park...
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“C’mon by, plenty of room”

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December 11, 2008

Have you ever ridden Old Highway 50 between Winter Garden and Clermont? It’s a road that Jeff Kunerth once described as “depressing”, but I didn’t think it was when I rode it every day.
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Night Moves

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December 10, 2008

I’m taking a short break from being a beach bum to bring you more great video from Dan & Brian: Brian read a sillyass article in the Orange County (CA) Register and answered it with video! I want to be like him when I grow up. Riding at night is easy. It’s not scary....
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All-Florida Bike Polo Tournament

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December 10, 2008

Langford Park, 1808 E. Central Blvd., Orlando Registration starts at 11 am, picnic included.
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Bike Weekend – Saturday Events

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December 10, 2008

Saturday 12/13: 2:30 pm – Red Ryder Alleycat 7:00 pm – Council of Doom Premiere 8:30 pm – Puma Gold Sprints 10:00 pm – Shadow Conspiracy Premiere Registration and events are at Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St., Orlando
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Take a ride on the… electric side!

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December 10, 2008
Take a ride on the… electric side!

Schwinn electric bikes have arrived at Retro City Cycles!  What better way to get around town, commute to work, or just go for a (really fast) cruise around the neighborhood! I took the e-bike for a spin around Ivanhoe Village, and couldn’t believe how much fun this bike is.  You start off by pedaling...
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Orlando Bicycle Weekend – December 13-14!

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December 10, 2008
Orlando Bicycle Weekend – December 13-14!

Join us December 13-14 for Orlando Bicycle Weekend! Great events, great prizes, great fun! Saturday 12/13: 2:30 pm – Red Ryder Alleycat 7:00 pm – Council of Doom Premiere 8:30 pm – Puma Gold Sprints 10:00 pm – Shadow Conspiracy Premiere Registration and events are at Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St., Orlando Sunday 12/14:...
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The Good Life

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December 9, 2008
The Good Life

Soon, I will share my observations and thoughts on Sanibel Island’s bike infrastructure. But for now, I’m just going to be obnoxious and post a photo of my bike. The Surly will be getting a thorough cleaning when I return to Orlando.
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Four Kinds of Pollution

December 7, 2008
Four Kinds of Pollution

Why Riding a Bike makes Green Sense Do you sometimes ride your bicycle in lieu of driving a car?  Congratulations to you every time that you do!!!  You’re helping the environment and yourself every mile that you cycle vs. ride. Being environmentally sensitive these days seems to to have come in vogue.  If I had to...
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Keeping Score

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December 5, 2008

This timely blog post from Andrew Hartsock just popped into my Google Alerts: Bicycle-friendly streets? For the most part When a friend pointed out that his blog posts portrayed an unfriendly cycling environment, Andrew decided to keep score of driver behavior/attitude. His outta-the-saddlebag assessment was that less than one percent of motorist interactions had any...
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When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race.
~H.G. Wells