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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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“Tips” on how to ride in door zone bike lanes

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July 28, 2010
“Tips” on how to ride in door zone bike lanes

I kid you not, there is an expert at everything on the internet. Just so you know, there are people who claim to have the “secret” to riding in a bike lane next to parked cars like we have in Orlando in College Park and Baldwin Park. Here is Gary from California explaining how to do...
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People I’m Proud to Know

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July 8, 2010
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Story on Growing Bolder Andy was born with fetal alcohol syndrome 40 years ago. His adoptive and loving parents have always encouraged him to get involved in life and he has. He has a job, a lot of friends and gets all around town on his beloved bicycle. So, imagine his despair...
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It’s not about cyclists vs motorists, scofflaws simply use the tool at hand.

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June 16, 2010
It’s not about cyclists vs motorists, scofflaws simply use the tool at hand.

(Helmet tip to Danc for posting the video on Yaybikes.) Recent articles about the MBL law and the Jacksonville stabbing have brought out the anti-cyclist comment trolls. I typically avoid the comments, but even that isn’t working anymore. Now some of these people feel so emboldened by their righteousness, they’ve even taken to joining cyclist...
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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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How to Start a Movement

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May 2, 2010

This brilliant little three-minute video explains how what can initially seem like a goofy idea (drive your bicycle on the roadway like an equal!?) can become a movement.
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Destination: Maitland Spring Art Festival

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April 16, 2010
Destination: Maitland Spring Art Festival

Maitland Chamber’s 22nd Annual Spring Festival of the Arts Lake Lily, Maitland Saturday, April 17, 2010 to Sunday, April 18, 2010 Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm Avoid the hassles of driving and the cost of parking, go by bike! Here is a route map. I decided to make this map collaborative since we’re having so much fun with...
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Orlando is getting a mountain bike park!

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April 8, 2010
Orlando is getting a mountain bike park!

The following is a notice from Malisa Mccreedy, from Orlando Parks & Rec: 4/7/2010 Greetings All, I have fantastic news to share… This morning we received final approval to move forward with the mountain bike park AND yesterday the Winter Park Health Foundation confirmed they will be funding the initial construction of the project with a grant of...
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Community Collaboration: Connect the Quiet Streets

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April 6, 2010
Community Collaboration: Connect the Quiet Streets

View larger map Connectivity is one of our biggest challenges in Orlando. Between the lakes and the bad land use, it seems like a cyclist can’t go more than a few miles on shady, quiet streets without being channeled onto an arterial road. Likewise, motorists have few options for traveling from point A to...
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Status Symbol? Or Pt. “A” to Pt.”B”

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April 3, 2010
Status Symbol? Or Pt. “A” to Pt.”B”

I’m a Point A to Point B kind of guy. I have never been impressed by what people drive, but I have to admit that I was prejudiced against Kia and Hyundai cars, not because I didn’t like their looks, but for several years they broke down a lot. Not reliable. But now Consumer’s Reports...
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When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race.
~H.G. Wells