Category Archives: Advocacy

Brooklyn 3rd Ward Craft Fair and a Memorial

Posted on December 11, 2011 by inspiredcyclist

Unique handmade items, perfect for holiday gifts were showcased at the 3rd Ward Craft Fair held in Brooklyn this past weekend.   Besides the creative crafts featured, the fair also featured live music by Mikea Pauley, and the arrival of the … Continue reading →

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Cycling Protocol

Posted on November 20, 2011 by inspiredcyclist

  Colder weather is on the horizon here on the east coast.  The winds have made riding a bit more challenging many days.  I’m just starting to have to add some thicker layers to my ride, and very much enjoyed … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 28, 2011 by inspiredcyclist

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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Momentum Magazine Survey “What Women Really Want”

Posted on July 13, 2011 by inspiredcyclist

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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Bicycling in Broadway Bike Lines, NYC

Posted on June 20, 2011 by inspiredcyclist

Introductions were made, and hands were shook, as many New York bicyclists met each other for the first time  Thurdsay evening, ready to ride and participate in the Short Skirt Celebration Ride, organized by Mikael http://www.copenhagencyclechic.com/2011/06/short-skirts-on-bicycles-protest-in-new.html   and spearheaded by Liz Patek … Continue reading →

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Oh, It’s a Beautiful Day for a Bike Ride

Posted on June 16, 2011 by inspiredcyclist

New Yorkers woke up to an outstanding day of low humidity, blue skies, and sunshine!  In other words a PERFECT day to enjoy cycling!  I’m very much looking forward to this evening’s “Short Skirt Celebration Ride/Love the Broadway Bike Lane”. … Continue reading →

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“SKIRTGATE”

Posted on June 13, 2011 by inspiredcyclist

Many cyclists are aware of the alleged chastising of Jasmijn Rijcken, the Dutch marketing director for VANMOOF, an urban bicycle company.  When Jasmijn was in NYC for the NewAmsterdam Bike Show, off her bike, consulting a map – she told … Continue reading →

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Late Afternoon Coffee and Cream and Other Thoughts

Posted on June 12, 2011 by inspiredcyclist

This week’s oppressive heat and obligations kept me away from any bicycle riding, today’s cooler temperatures and low humidity were lovely.  Though I’m experiencing a cooler climate in my neighborhood, unfortunately issues between cyclists and law enforcement continue to heat … Continue reading →

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Ride of Silence, Wednesday May 18th

Posted on May 18, 2011 by inspiredcyclist

Reposted word for word from http://www.letsgorideabike.com/blog Dear fellow cyclists, As the Ride of Silence approaches — Wednesday night, May 18, 2011 for most communities — let’s take a moment now to reflect why we ride in silence and for whom. … Continue reading →

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Bike Bloggers Make Positive Changes

Posted on May 4, 2011 by inspiredcyclist

Building a Better City for Biking Through Bike–Centric Blogs Caroline Samponaro, director of Advocacy of Transportation Alternatives facilitated this panel discussion of NYC area bloggers, and Marc who came all the way from the Netherlands! This was followed by a … Continue reading →

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