Tag: car free
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Sep 24: Moving Planet Protest
http://www.moving-planet.org/ Are there TW people in Bellingham planning a protest ride for this date?
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Women’s Domestic Freedom…from Cars
This article by Elly Blue describes a confused world full of sexism, angry drivers and confused cyclists. I often forget about the strong sports and athletic emphasis in the cycling world–mostly because I don’t really pay attention to the sports side of it. Women are still touted as sex objects in the cycling world. Sports seems to cloud…
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Thots re: Making bicycling contagious (Bikes Belong)
Simple article with obvious points. But it doesn’t really enroll anyone, does it? The only thing simple studies like this don’t help with is promoting cycling in un-sunny weather. The article’s points are all fine but don’t have any penetration into the thinking of a nation of comfort-entitled people. We could learn from football fans…
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A Good Visit to LA, Even if I missed the 100,000 at L.A.’s CicLAvia
My plans to rent and ride in cicLAvia were not accomplished. Nonetheless, I had such a positive tour of LA this weekend with Katura and Chris! Growing up in southern California, I felt very disconnected and disempowered. It has taken me a long time to feel confident about living a life that expresses my principles…concepts…
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Seven Miles of Car-Free Street in LA (cicLAvia Maps)
Los Angeles on 10/10/10 will be closing a seven mile stretch of downtown to traffic, Starting at Heliotrope, crossing the 110, 101 and the 5, to Hollenbeck Park. I would love to bike this, maybe I’ll get a chance. Maps « cicLAvia.
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Amazing Bike Move (pictures)
My sister participated in a Bike Move this weekend. About 10 people took two trips to move a whole house of furniture. What an amazing adventure this must have been! http://www.flickr.com/photos/kr_cn/4919057694/
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Car-free with Four Kids! (Shareable.net)
This is an inspiring article about a family that decided to go car-free in 1994. Amazing to think that the average american spends $8,000/year on- and 84 minutes a day in their car. via Shareable: Car-free with Four Kids!.
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