Bike2Work Day

Bicycle Flash Mob Orlando Video

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May 7, 2011
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Enjoy the video of yesterday's Mayor's Bike To Work Day, led by Orlando's Buddy Dyer from Infusion Tea in College Park, through downtown, to City Hall.
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My First Commute

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May 24, 2010
Practicing high speed turns in the Savvy Cycling class

Practicing high speed turns in the Savvy Cycling class In May, three circumstances converged in a perfect storm that convinced me to travel eleven miles on busy streets for National Ride Your Bike to Work Day.  1) I read a book called “Younger Every Year” that stated everyone needs at least an hour of exercise...
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Bike-to-Work (and School) Day Adventures

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May 22, 2010
Bike-to-Work (and School) Day Adventures

National Bike-to-Work Day was a grand day of bike buses in Orlando. Bike Bus # 1 — An Early Morning Ride My day began at 4:15 AM. I had prepared the bike and video cameras the day before, so I had some time for a smoothie and coffee before setting out to Cady Way to pick...
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Friday Bike to Work Day Rides

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May 19, 2010
Friday Bike to Work Day Rides

7:45 a.m., Friday, May 21 – Representatives of Bike/Walk Central Florida and Commute Orlando will be leading a “Bike Bus” from the Cady Way trailhead at Orlando Fashion Square to Downtown Orlando and then on to Winter Park. The object of this ride is a highly-visible, law-abiding group. We will ride at an easy...
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A few photos from today

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May 19, 2010
A few photos from today

All photos by Julie Fletcher. Thank you Julie! The gathering at Infusion Tea. Mayor Dyer gets ready to roll. Looks just like Critical Mass. Mayor Dyer rolls toward City Hall. CommuteOrlando authors, Rodney & Diana. Rodney doesn’t leave home without a trailer The day would not be complete without a teachable moment. Bike Walk Central Florida and...
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Lead a Bike Bus to Mayor Dyer’s Ride

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May 9, 2010
Lead a Bike Bus to Mayor Dyer’s Ride

Want some company on your way to Mayor Dyer’s ride? Form a bike bus! Below is a collaborative map. You can add your start point and route. You may also add intermediate pick-up points. For an example, see what Mighk set up for VegFest last year. When adding your start point, please indicate the time...
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Bike to Work Day with Mayor Dyer

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April 29, 2010
Bike to Work Day with Mayor Dyer

Join Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer in support of reducing our impact on the environment! Infusion Tea 1600 Edgewater Dr. Gather 7:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m., Ride at 8 a.m. Gather, then ride into Downtown ending at Orlando City Hall. Group Competitions: Medals award for the largest groups! Free Coffee or Tea (with your mug), Tune-ups &...
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Bike to Work Day with the Mayor

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May 25, 2009
Bike to Work Day with the Mayor

Friday May 22 was the official Bike to Work Day, and Mayor of Orlando Buddy Dye takes the day to ride in with fellow cyclists in the morning.   Given the wind and rain this week, I wasn’t sure what kind of weather we’d get or how many cyclists would show …. but as it turned out...
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Bike to Work Day

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April 30, 2009

Mayor's ride to City Hall starts at Infusion Tea 1600 Edgewater Dr. Bike to Work with Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer in support of reducing our impact on the environment! Gather, then ride into Downtown ending at Orlando City Hall. Free coffee or tea to anyone who commutes by...
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The Commute — Possibly the Safest Bicycle Trip You Can Make?

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March 6, 2009
The Commute — Possibly the Safest Bicycle Trip You Can Make?

I recall reading somewhere years ago that bicycle commute trips are some of the safest trips cyclists make.  I don’t know if that claim was based on any really sound research, but the more I ride, the more I believe it. This morning I had a meeting up in Maitland, so I didn’t take my...
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