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It looked good on paper . . .

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September 9, 2008
It looked good on paper . . .

Some new landscaping in Baldwin Park is causing a line-of-sight problem for the Cady Way trail where it crosses Baldwin Park Street over by 436. Some new trees have been planted on the southwest corner and it obstructs the view of east bound drivers as well northbound users of the trail. There is a...
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The news story I’ve been waiting for!

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August 25, 2008
The news story I’ve been waiting for!

New Bike Commuters Hit the Classroom, Then the Road The rush of new cyclists, created by high gas prices, is driving up demand for bike safety classes. By Ben Arnoldy | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor | August 25, 2008 The high price of gas is creating a surge in bicycle commuting across...
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Thoughts from the week

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August 15, 2008
Thoughts from the week

Some of my compatriots in the blogosphere have written about the same topics I’ve been thinking about this week. So I’ll link to their thoughts as well as share my own. Road Wars: The Media’s Flavor of the Month Dave Moulton covered the New York Times article, Moving Targets. In his post, What’s Wrong with This...
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The Bike Bus

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August 5, 2008

Some years ago some cyclists in Australia came up with the idea of the Bike Bus. A group of commuting cyclists rides the same route every weekday with the same schedule. Individual cyclists can join in and drop off wherever they like. A decade ago it was probably a bit of...
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A Great Resource for Cyclists

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July 3, 2008
A Great Resource for Cyclists

The Florida Bicycle Association has launched a new website. It is rich with information and resources… (and yes, it was designed by me) Here are some highlights: The Florida Bike Laws page contains explanations of the laws pertaining to cyclists (you know, those confusing ones that micromanage our lane position and appear as though...
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Smackdown Rocks Winter Park Bowl America

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May 24, 2008
Smackdown Rocks Winter Park Bowl America

Cyclists took over the Winter Park Bowl America this evening to raise money for a campaign to increase motorist awareness. The event was a stunning success, exceeding the expectations of its organizers—Carol Stevens and Mary Shanklin. The lanes were full, I know they sold a ton of raffle tickets, there were several generous donations and the...
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Signs of the Economy from the Bike

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May 20, 2008

I used to count trucks at rest stops or between certain exits as a sign of how commerce is running. I am in the logistics business and have long counted trucks during my morning drives to see how much freight is moving on the highways. The more trucks, the better the economy. Now that I...
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New Features

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May 18, 2008

Gallery I’ve added a photo gallery to this site. It works like other web galleries, but it’s hosted here. This is for Orlando cyclists to post photos of bikes, equipment, cool stuff you see on your commute, bike trips, events, whatever. The gallery is open to the community — all our readers. Please share...
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B3 Celebrates Bike2Work Day!

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May 14, 2008
B3 Celebrates Bike2Work Day!

Our friends at Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux are celebrating Bike2Work Day, too. They’ll be busy serving breakfast while we ride with the Mayor, but they’re offering a 15% discount on your order if you show up on a bike! Thanks B3!
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Celebrating Bike2Work Day – Bike Bus

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May 14, 2008
Celebrating Bike2Work Day – Bike Bus

By now you’ve probably heard about the Mayor’s ride on Friday morning. It starts at 8:30 AM from the College Park Starbucks. A group of us (BOBbies and Flamingos) will be starting at Lake Howell and Howell Branch (use the Dollar General as a gathering place for those from parts north) at 7:30. All are welcome...
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