Archive for August, 2010

Sometimes I Feel Like This

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August 30, 2010
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Thanks to Florida HB 971, we now have a “Mandatory Use” , when present, bike lane (BL) statute becoming active Wednesday, September 1, 2010.  Although the wording has officially changed, de facto BL use (F.S. 316.2065 (5)(a) is already on the books and such wording amounts to nothing more than doublespeak! While some BL’s...
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One Less Car

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August 28, 2010
One Less Car

Come visit Bike/Walk Central Florida, reThink and CommunteOrlando at this expo! On Saturday, September 25, Heidi Dog Productions will present One Less Car, a celebration of transportation alternatives. There will be two main components to the event: an expo of vendors and groups, and speaker presentations we’re calling Park-n-Chats. At The Center – GLBT...
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Mountain Bike Park Cleanup

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August 26, 2010

Community cleanup of Area C for the Orlando Mountain Bike Park. BIG NEWS! The Miami Dolphins “Special Teams” volunteer program will be sending NFL Players to support our clean up efforts! Please join your fellow bikers to clean up the park in prep for trail building and clearing. Off Colonial Dr (SR50), north on...
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First Friday Ride

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August 25, 2010
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Location April 1, 2011: Loch Haven Park Come celebrate cycling with us! Bike/Walk Central Florida, CommuteOrlando and reThink want to promote cycling and roadway cooperation. We want cyclists to be expected and respected as a normal part of the traffic mix, as groups or as solo riders. As one part of our ongoing campaign,...
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First Fridays: A Ride to Promote Civility

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August 25, 2010
First Fridays: A Ride to Promote Civility

Come celebrate cycling with us! Bike/Walk Central Florida, CommuteOrlando and reThink want to promote cycling and roadway cooperation. We want cyclists to be expected and respected as a normal part of the traffic mix, as groups or as solo riders. As one part of our ongoing campaign, we’re organizing a monthly group ride during...
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UCF Bike Bus Report

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August 23, 2010
UCF Bike Bus Report

Today was the first official ride of the UCF Bike Bus, and it went great! We still didn’t have any passengers, but Jason and I had a great time and observed great civility while riding down University Blvd at 7:30 am this morning and at 5:00 pm this afternoon. This portion of the 15...
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UCF Bike Bus

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August 23, 2010
UCF Bike Bus

MORNING: Leaving at 7 am from the Cady Way Trailhead by the Fashion Square Mall and picking up passengers anywhere along the route. AFTERNOON: Leaving at 5 pm from at the north west corner of Millican Hall, next to the library book drop Visit the UCF Bike Bus page for route and schedule information.
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Surprise! Surprise! Long (Car) Commutes Decrease Health and Well-being

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August 23, 2010
Surprise! Surprise! Long (Car) Commutes Decrease Health and Well-being

I doubt any of the solo car drivers are having this much fun at a red light. Video still by Nic Christie, taken on our second bike bus recon mission. Last night, as I was riding home from delivering the video cameras to Kitzzy & Jason for their inaugural UCF bike bus ride, the...
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Inaugural UCF Bike Bus Ride

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August 21, 2010
Inaugural UCF Bike Bus Ride

Before I delve into the details of the first UCF Bike Bus ride, I want to give you a little background. My name is Kitzzy, the newest author to this blog. Some of you may have already met me at one of the recent social rides. I’m usually riding a blue comfort bike, with...
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Inaugural UCF Bike Bus Ride

August 21, 2010
Inaugural UCF Bike Bus Ride

First official UCF Bike Bus ride leaving the Cady Way Trailhead by the Fashion Square Mall at 7 am. Visit the UCF Bike Bus page for route and schedule information. Please comment here to let us know you are coming.
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