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Author: John

  • High school teacher killed while riding in Vancouver, WA

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    Updated BikePortland.org article Posted by Elly Blue on September 16th, 2009 at 10:22 am @ BikePortland.org I have reprinted this here simply as it bothers me a great deal.  As it continues to change, go back to the BikePortland.org link (Title above) and see what is going on. Update: A candlelight vigil for Gordon Patterson…

  • Systems Analysis: The Bike and You

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    The trick to the local trips is to jump on the bike and go, not to worry about anything but the joy of riding and the hardfun of getting there.  I think I view real riding the same way despite everyone talking about the bike and its rider as a unit.  My advice is to…

  • Countdown to the BTA’s 2009 Bike Commute Challenge

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    Who’s team is going to bag this year’s Bike Commute Challenge? Tuesday is the first day of September and the first day of the BTA’s 2009 Bike Commute Challenge. We hope that you’ll join us again in the friendly competition to see who can bike to work more.  Weekly prize drawings, head to head challenges,…

  • IndoorCycling Rocks

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    Well it does, of course the rules on unitards also is beyond believable, why not simply switch to costumes and do it like Dance Team? In any event, for an exhibition of bike handling skills, this was something.

  • The ZEN of Optimal Tire Pressure

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    I learned a lot about tire pressure and tire wear touring last summer. But this article from Jan Heine on Adventure Cycling Association’s site taught me about the science behind optimal tire pressure. 200903_PSIRX_Heine

  • I Love Bicycle Travel

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    From the Adventure Cycling Association, I am a member.

  • DKB around Town

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    I was zipping down Naito Parkway the other day and what should appear, but a B-Line (sustainable urban delivery) bike serving up Dave’s Killer Bread (DKB).  Way to go guys!