Encouragement, Education & Advocacy for Bicycling in the Real World
Don’t forget, RCBC is running a free Bike Valet at Earth Day Celebration at Lake Eola tomorrow. IMO, driving a bike is the best way to get to downtown Orlando on an average day. It’s no contest when there is an event. You do not want to try to park a car downtown [...]
I’ve been testing the Google maps bike route feature and I’ll have a more comprehensive post on that soon. During one of my tests, Google sent me up Palm Lane to connect with Lakeside Dr. I’ve pondered this spot a number of times and have been meaning to ride up there and check it out. [...]
The freshwater springs that feed our rivers are among Florida’s better features. Aside from being beautiful, sparkling, blue-green ribbons of water in the forest, they run a consistent temperature year round. In summer, the 72° water is a human playground and refuge from the heat. In winter, it offers manatees refuge from the cold. This [...]
When I first started pondering the possibility of riding my bike to work, each time I would abandon the thought because I was absolutely sure there was no way to safely get from the vicinity of SR 436 & SR 50 over to UCF. I had driven that route a million times, knew the area [...]
We finally got a significant break in the heat and I took advantage of it this weekend! Saturday I did a long recreational ride with two other women. Sunday I ran errands around town.
The day after a cold front is always windy. I didn’t care. Saturday, we planned a destination and route to ride into [...]
The Maitland Rotary Art Festival is this weekend.
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6pm-10pm Friday
10am -10pm Saturday
10am – 5pm Sunday
If you’ve been to events at Lake Lily, you know traffic is heavy and parking isn’t free. So, go by bike!
I’ve drawn out some pleasant bike routes from three directions: Downtown Orlando and College Park; Winter Springs/Tuscawilla; [...]
In July, LisaB and I did our first self-supported bike tour. The following is a description of our preparations.
Planning
We started with a destination. Lisa had a high school reunion in Doylestown, PA. It also happened to be within a few days of my Grandmother’s birthday (she lives in Wilmington, DE).
First we considered doing a tour [...]
A few weeks ago, I commented that there is an alternative to US 17-92 through Winter Park that is quiet, scenic and certainly less intimidating. Eric asked what roads I use. I’m answering now, with a map of the bypass route I use. Just for fun, I added some other connections that I’ve made from [...]
Yes, it’s true. The LYNX buses are air conditioned. Very well air conditioned as many riders often bring a wrap or sweater to keep the chill off, especially after waiting in the heat for the bus to come.
But how does this relate to commuting by bike? Well, just like walking, everyone commutes. One way to [...]
News from Europe, a vehicle for adding MUPs to Google Street View
I’m an avid user of the Google Maps street and satellite views for my route planning. Being able to see intersections from above and at the street level allows me to choose routes with the easiest crossings of major roads, or determine in advance [...]
