Category Archives: bicycles

Primary Cycle Style – It’s in the Bag!

      Already a fan of NY’s own Tahliah Lempert, of  http://www.bicyclepaintings.com/ I was  thrilled and delighted to discover (through my pal Jill) her bicycle paintings are being featured on roomy spring/summer tote bags at anthropologie. I’m very pleased with … Continue reading

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A great idea…

Though I just lost my mom, this sign I keep passing makes me happy – thinking of families young and old, out riding their bicycles celebrating their Moms next week!  Enjoy the moments!    

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Fall Bike Jumble, Wheelin’ and Dealin’

Yesterday’s weather looked a bit iffy, with a grey sky and lots of humidity, but luckily it didn’t pour, and the Bike Jumble took place as scheduled.  This bicycle flea market is held at Washington Park in Brooklyn every spring … Continue reading

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A Bag for all Bikes

Po Campo was one of the distinguished companies represented at the NY Javits Center International Gift Fair last month.  When owner/designer Maria tweeted she could use an extra hand in her booth, I was one of  several to respond.  Maria … Continue reading

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I Bike Polite – T.A.’s Bicycle Ambassador Badge

Transportation Alternatives is offering an assortment of “Bike Badges”.  I first learned of this through Julie’s (a cute bike commuter) blog,http://www.thejulieblog.com/search?updated-max=2011-07-11T00%3A06%3A00-04%3A00&max-results=5 I happily pledged my support for the three pillars of safe cycling:  I pledge my support for the three … Continue reading

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Summer Streets, Had Me a Blast!

     Yesterday, August 20th was the final day  of NYC’s 2011Summer Streets, when Park Avenue was closed to motor vehicles from 73rd Street all the way downtown to the Brooklyn Bridge. Doing so provided an extraordinary opportunity to walk, … Continue reading

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Summer Streets = NYC FUN! FUN! FUN!

 Savoring the sunshine at Saturday’s Summer Streets was an added joy to a spectacular day! The atmosphere was festive as cyclists rolled along from Park Avenue and 72nd all the way to the Brooklyn Bridge! Skaters and pedestrians joined the … Continue reading

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Chicago, and all that jazz!

    Last week I was my first ever visit to Chicago.  I spent four glorious days there.  What a great city, lots to see and do.  We managed to get around almost everywhere by walking, outside of  taking a … Continue reading

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Just Like A Heatwave!

Most of the eastern U.S. is experiencing high temperatures, and trying, just trying to make it through this heatwave.  Pedestrians and cyclists alike didn’t let it stop them from making their way to their NYC destinations! Last Monday Mr. Inspired … Continue reading

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Momentum Magazine Survey “What Women Really Want”

Momentum a very nice cycling magazine, which encourages “Smart living by bike”  is asking for women to respond to their survey for the September issue.    If you’d like to share your voice, thoughts and ideas, check it out:  http://momentumplanet.com/articles/what-women-want-reader-survey  … Continue reading

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