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UCF installs DIY bicycle repair stands!

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February 9, 2012
We did it!

On the path to becoming a more bike friendly university, the University of Central Florida has followed the example of Stanford, UC Santa Barbara, and MIT in installing permanently mounted, Do-It-Yourself repair stands. These stands allow cyclists to raise up their bike and have an integrated pump and tools attached to do many of...
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Want Respect on The Road? Ride a Recumbent

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February 8, 2012
Want Respect on The Road?  Ride a Recumbent

On The TerraTrike I will preface my remarks by stating this is not a report on a scientifically proper experiment, but relating my person experience. In other words, strictly anecdotal evidence. I recently had a total shoulder replacement, left side. Knowing I couldn’t ride my standard bike for a while, I looked into a recumbent to...
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A Guide to Active Fun

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February 6, 2012
A Guide to Active Fun

The new Guide to Active Fun for Winter Park, Maitland & Eatonville will be available at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce tomorrow, and other distribution points TBA.
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1,000 Miles – The Victory Lap

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November 24, 2011
1,000 Miles – The Victory Lap

Mackinac Island, Michigan 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...
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Central Park in Fall

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October 18, 2011
Central Park in Fall

Central Park - New York City Business travel offers the opportunity to visit many wonderful cities. Often, however, that simply means flying in, taking a taxi to a hotel, and “touring” the inside of yet again another all too familiar lobby and set of meeting rooms. Then it’s a quick dash back to the airport...
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Broward County Approves Bike Sharing Contract

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December 17, 2010
Broward County Approves Bike Sharing Contract

From The SunSentinel: With recent approval of a contract with B-Cycle, Broward County commissioners took a big step in initiating a bicycle-sharing program in the county. The bike-sharing program is intended to reduce traffic congestion as well as reduce carbon monoxide emissions while also providing residents and tourists a cheapr way to travel. “We’re...
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Brickell Avenue speed limit to be cut 5 MPH

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December 15, 2010
Brickell Avenue speed limit to be cut 5 MPH

All this effort for 5 MPH. Bowing to persistent pressure from Brickell residents, bicycle and pedestrian activists, and city and county officials, state roadway engineers have agreed to reduce speeds along busy Brickell Avenue, as well as add crosswalks and “share-the-road” markings to improve safety. The changes will be incorporated into a...
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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 may...
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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 drive...
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Bike Shop Relocation

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August 20, 2010

Rajin Cajun Bike Shop is moving to a new location September 1, 2010.  Their new shop will be located at 1809 South Orange Ave, 32806.  For quick reference, they will be in the former Automotive Speed Parts building on the corner of South Orange Ave and East Kaley Street, just north of the 7-Eleven.
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