Fortunately, the cyclist was not injured. This is very similar to the one time I was hit by a car. It’s also similar to a more violent crash that occurred on Colonial a few months ago. Keep in mind, when you are passing a queue, every gap in the adjacent traffic is an opportunity...
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It’s here! The much anticipated (by me, anyway) Cady Way extension connecting Cady Way and Audubon Park to Coytown and Lake Druid Park (mountain bike park and community garden). Green line is the new connection (there were no roads through here). Yellow line is new, completed sidewalk. Pink line is proposed sidewalk (survey flags...
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Like most adults, I hadn’t ridden a bike in years. During a vacation to Mackinac Island in 2006, I rented a beach cruiser and took an eight mile ride around the perimeter of this “car free” getaway. After returning home, I researched bikes and selected an Electra Townie 7D. Not an electric bike, the...
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It’s that time of year again! I’m going to use this post to add rides as they are planned or sent to me. Here’s what I have so far: Dec. 2: First Friday – Light Up Orlando! Let’s be festive! Decorate your bike for December’s First Friday ride. Battery-powered Christmas lights can be found at Home...
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Oh, dear me! Another city (Indianapolis) tries to accomodate bicyclists by painting some “creatively” designed lanes. http://www.wthr.com/story/16050449/bike-lanes-continue-to-confuse-drivers-riders This could go in the Cycling Infrastructure Hall of Shame. The video is cringe inducing.
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My family asks me every year what I want for Christmas and I rarely have a very good answer. Under duress, usually end up blurting out “a new shirt” or some other lame gift – and that’s exactly what I get! (Apologies to my family because they have given me many really cool gifts...
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I’m compiling and mapping crashes involving cyclists in bike lanes in Orange, Seminole and Osceola Counties. If you’ve been involved in such a crash I’d like to hear from you. Some key information I’d need: Date and Time: if you don’t have the exact date, just the year will do. Location: what street were...
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But don’t expect to see a cow in Winter Park! Come ride with Commute Orlando’s S-Cargo to the Winter Park Harvest Festival on Sunday, November 20, 2011. Everyone is invited. We’ll meet at the Cady Way Trailhead parking area (behind Fashion Square Mall) at 9:30 AM. We’ll ride a scenic route at a...
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LYNX often has bikes left at stops or on buses and will auction those that go unclaimed once a year or so. Some look to be in decent shape or have fairly good components. Obviously they’re in as-is condition but thought some resourceful folks out here might be interested. They’re all for local pickup...
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