Archive for July, 2010

“Tips” on how to ride in door zone bike lanes

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July 28, 2010
“Tips” on how to ride in door zone bike lanes

I kid you not, there is an expert at everything on the internet. Just so you know, there are people who claim to have the “secret” to riding in a bike lane next to parked cars like we have in Orlando in College Park and Baldwin Park. Here is Gary from California explaining how...
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S-Cargo… the video

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July 27, 2010
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We had a blast on Sunday! Great turnout: 24 solo bikes, 1 tandem, 8 trailers, 3 toddlers, a dog, 2 inflatable penguins, a stuffed Tigger and a Cheat. Thanks so much to Kitzzy and Diana for organizing and promoting the ride! Stay tuned for an ice cream social evening ride in mid-August. More photos...
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PBS: Dangerous Crossing

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July 26, 2010

Watch the full episode. See more Need To Know. This is an excellent look at the issues of pedestrian safety in the suburbs. It could just as easily be about Orlando. They covered all the elements of destructive car-centric design: distance between crosswalks; 7 lane arterials; 85th percentile; no sidewalks, changing demographics. We have...
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I jumped in with both feet

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July 25, 2010

Dr. Cline, professor of journalism and author of Carbon Trace, once suggested that we have to proactively give the media the story we want told. Or something like that. It’s in the comments of some old post and I’m too lazy to look for it. But I remembered the gist. With all the recent...
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The urge to get ahead

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July 24, 2010

Often heard here is the motorist’s urge to “get ahead” of cyclists. Little heard is the cyclist’s urge to get ahead of motorists. The other day I was driving my truck north on Bumby, waiting for a light to change,  when I was surprised to see a cyclist split the lane, then ride through...
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For the commute home…

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July 23, 2010
For the commute home…

Hopworks Beer Bike from Metrofeits Maybe this the the way to promote bike buses. S-Cargo needs one of these. Probably can’t get one by Sunday, but we’re gonna have fun anyway! Don’t miss the cargo ride to the Maitland Farmers Market.
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Trust and the “Substandard” Lane

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July 22, 2010
Trust and the “Substandard” Lane

I want to trust people. I really do. It would make everything so much easier.
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Stop the madness! We can do so much better.

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July 15, 2010
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The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark. — Michelangelo Yesterday, I rode downtown with a friend to have lunch on Church St. We met on Highland and headed over to Orange Avenue....
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Cargo Ride to Maitland Farmers Market

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July 15, 2010
Cargo Ride to Maitland Farmers Market

You won’t want to miss Commute Orlando’s next Cargo Bike Ride on Sunday, July 25, 2010. This time, the S-Cargo crew will be riding to the Maitland Farmers Market for brunch, shopping for fresh and local produce, and whatever the morning brings. Everyone is invited, and we’ll enjoy the scenic route at a nice,...
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Truth & Techniques of Traffic Cycling

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July 14, 2010
Truth & Techniques of Traffic Cycling

Host and locations vary and will be listed on the CyclingSavvy site Through guided discussion with video and animation, this session familiarizes students with bicycle-specific laws, traffic dynamics and problem-solving strategies. Students discover that bicycle drivers are equal road users, with the right and ability to control their space. Bicycling is very safe and...
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