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Tweed Helmets
Up the style of your geek fashion with something that gives a dignified look to a modern skull bucket.
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Lock It or Lose It (Bike Commuters)
I’ve had brakes stolen and neighbors have had their bikes stolen out of garages. I’m lucky that I don’t need to park my bike downtown or outside. I carry a spare shifter cable and I’d consider spare brake pads if I had to park outside as well. I’d also avoid commuting with an attractive bike–good…
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Towing a Wire Hand Cart?
I really like the idea of the Burley Travoy, which is a much refined version of the concept of pulling something like a (Whitmore) wire utility cart–the kinda cart that “grandmas” do their shopping with. Well…i’m not a grandma, and I don’t ride a fasionable bike, either. So, when packing a pile of canvas sacks…
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Plan Ahead: July 30, Tour de Whatcom
Tour de Whatcom is a charity ride with 20, 50 and 100 mile routes. Last year I saw kids and seniors, Xtracycles, and tandems on the 20mi route. http://www.tourdewhatcom.com/ I’m looking forward to trying the 50 mi route on my recumbent in 2011. This should be easy compared to the STP on July 9-10.
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What Food Says About Class in America – Newsweek
This article discusses tensions of average income, time and cost barriers to eating produce in a society where affordable food is defined by “modern” canned veggies and processed grains. http://www.newsweek.com/2010/11/22/what-food-says-about-class-in-america.html I am priveleged to eat a lot of locally produced raw veggies, it is a central pillar to my personal health. Food is an area…
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Sudden Valley Bike Commuter
Tonight when I was at Earl’s Bike Shop, the customer ahead of me was an enthusiastic bike commuter and I could tell he has a few habits like mine and some I should adopt. The first thing I noticed in common was our want of light: his helmet was equiped with a Nite Rider USB…
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Bellingham, Washington Neighborhoods on Walk Score
Bellingham doesn’t have just one Walk Score–its neighborhoods each have walk sores! http://www.walkscore.com/WA/Bellingham
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Haul 200 lbs on your Trike! (‘BentRider Online)
…And you won’t tip over! http://www.bentrideronline.com/?p=4013 The Terratrike recumbent tadpole Xtracycle kit looks excellent!
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Not sunny and 70F–Its 45F and overcast: Time for Tweed!
Bellingham Tweed Ride @ Maritime Heritage Park, gather at noon, ride starts 12:30. Social pace, family friendly. Ride concludes at Green Frog tavern. Dress warmly Don’t forget your cucumber sarneys and earl grey!
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