From The Telegraph Wearing bicycle helmets should not be mandatory, doctors have said in a surprise finding published in the British Medical Journal. If people are forced to wear helmets they may give up cycling altogether and lose the health benefits of regular exercise, they warned. More than two thirds of the respected journal’s...
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The bike corral has finally been installed outside Ethos. I had a head’s up it was coming soon, but haven’t been over there for a few weeks. Mark Baratelli beat me to it on The Daily City. Photo by Mark Baratelli | Owner, TheDailyCity.com See more photos here. The space has been dedicated for...
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There’s a fun, free community event that happens every Wednesday in downtown Orlando and it’s a perfect destination to ride your bike! Starting at 6pm, 7-10 gourmet food trucks gather outside of Firestone Live accompanied by a drink bar and some background music. We feature trucks including Treehouse Truck, Big Wheel Provisions, The Yum...
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Originally posted on My Generation On the day of sentencing the petition for Raquel Nelson that I started a week ago is at 136,965 signatures and counting. This case was first brought to my attention on twitter via the author of the Free Range Kids blog. I’m floored (in a good way) by...
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I turn onto Maguire Blvd. from Woodcock or Lawton on a daily basis. Both intersections have obstructed sight lines such that you can’t see the much of the sidewalk or road from behind the stop bar. I’ve learned to stop first where I can see the sidewalk and look for cyclists before pulling forward...
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You may have already read about Raquel Nelson. If not, prepare to be infuriated. Then go Sign Eliza’s petition. The prosecution of Raquel Nelson is one of the most outrageous and mean-spirited things I’ve ever seen. Raquel Nelson was attempting to cross a Marietta, GA traffic sewer with her three children, when her 4-year-old...
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West Colonial has a bike lane that's offset from the curb. I've driven past it a few times, but I have yet to ride in it because I never have a reason to go that way by bike. Last Friday, John Schubert and I paid a visit to the Catrike Factory (more on that,...
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Did you notice how pleasant last evening was? And right now it’s only 87° with 46% humidity. Heck, that’s almost winter. Diana and I went to The Daily City Food Truck Bazaar yesterday. I was prepared for the typical disgusting heat of July, but was pleasantly surprised by the sweet, cool breeze. It felt...
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Who needs a full moon, anyway? The  last quarter moon, which won’t be visible, is a good enough reason for a bike ride, especially when ice cream is involved. We’re going to go for a ride this Friday night, July 22, 2011.  Keri has a superb scenic route planned, and you are sure to...
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Greetings, Commute Orlando Readers - As my cycling mileage has increased (200 miles in June), I’ve come to the conclusion that the original ”cushy” seat on my Electra Townie is actually causing me problems, rather than comfort.  I’ve heard all the reasons that my bike is not meant for the distances that I have been...
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