I have written in other forums questioning the wisdom of mandatory helmet laws.  I’ll state right up front so nobody gets me wrong — I think bicycle helmets are good.  I wear one.  I encourage others to wear one.  But when the state thinks about saying “You have to wear one” it should really...
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In an effort to raise money for Orlando’s own Rusted Chain Bicycle Collective is offering free bike service (donations accepted, of course) at the Audobon Community Market on Wednesday nights from 6pm – 9pm. The Audobon Market is out in front of Stardust at 1842 E Winter Park Rd. They’ll help with any bike...
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Photo courtesy of BikeJax Have you seen this one? I saw it for the first time as we were headed through Debary on our Brevet last week. We were riding on Enterprise Rd., crossing I-4. Not exactly an image one wants in one’s face 30 miles into a 140-mile ride. I lamented not having...
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I recall reading somewhere years ago that bicycle commute trips are some of the safest trips cyclists make.  I don’t know if that claim was based on any really sound research, but the more I ride, the more I believe it. This morning I had a meeting up in Maitland, so I didn’t take...
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Narrow 2-lane roads can be more difficult than multi-lane arterial roads. No one likes making people wait behind them. It helps to be conscious of your actual impact on traffic. Sometimes 20 seconds feels like a lifetime, but does making motorists wait 20 seconds warrant pulling off the road or sacrificing your safety to...
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I was checking the archives and found out our blog, CommuteOrlando.com, has just turned ONE!.  Lots of neat posts in the archives, so check them out…..again! Keri, Good job on getting this blog started.  It has come a long way since last year.
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Gear up for Education – The Worlds Largest Bicycle Parade. Kaley Elementary School will have a Guinness World Record Attempt to have the world’s largest bicycle parade.  Details and registration form can be found by clicking here. March 14, 2009 is the date, and Cady Way trail head @ Fashion Square Mall is the...
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