Monthly Archives: October 2010

An inconvenient convenience

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Neil

What’s the sweetest experience you can have as a “round town” bicyclist? I’ll entertain submissions, but right up toward the top of any list has to be “passing cars”. When I lived in a more urban setting it was pretty … Continue reading →

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From Phony to Natural

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Neil

I arrived at work this morning and one of my co-workers said, “you’re dressed like it’s cold out”. She’s from New York and I’m sure didn’t consider our California mid forties to be particularly chilly as she drove to work. … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam – The Bicycling Capitol of the World

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Neil

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tara: ten things i’ve learned from cycling

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Neil

OCTOBER 11, 2010 – From Simply Bike Ten Things I’ve Learnt: a newbie’s thoughts/realisations/epiphanies about cycling I never before thought I would ever call myself a ‘cyclist’. First, I’m a home-body. I loved (and still do love!) being inside, reading, … Continue reading →

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The Physics of Bicycles and Stop Signs

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Jennifer Smart

With all the recent discussions about stopping vs. not stopping at stop signs, I decided to look into it in my own way. I certainly am a scientist at heart and a bit of a nerd, so I contemplated the physics … Continue reading →

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How To: Bike Commuting in a Suit

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Neil

Posted on 21 April 2010 | By Dottie |116 Comments From Simply Bike The need to look professional is an excuse I hear often for not bike commuting. Please. Don’t try that one with me! As a lawyer, I often wear … Continue reading →

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Transition Town + Town Bike = Transition Bike!

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Neil

This idea of “transition towns” is pretty new to me. If it’s new to you here’s the skinny ( if it’s not you can skip the rest of this paragraph); many communities, primarily as grass roots efforts, are responding to … Continue reading →

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