Category Archives: bicycle blogs

Cycling Protocol

  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

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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Carrie!

Since I received this bike as a gift last May, I was looking for the just right basket.  I desired function as well as beauty, and found it in “Carrie”.  This beautifully designed basket will hold up to  11 pounds. … 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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Dottie and Tricia: Hosting Fun on Two Wheels!

    Click the link to find out the summer challenges, and the awesome prizes!  Additionally, if you aren’t yet aware of this amazing bike blog, reading and subscribing to it will be the best prize of all!

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Year in Review – Four Seasons of Bicycle Blogging Mosaics

I started this little blog one year ago today.  I was brand new to the blogging world, but was inspired by other bicycle bloggers who shared fun, upbeat, informative news and ideas and great photos. (Thank you Lets Go Ride … Continue reading

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“Coincidence? I think not.”

The above quote is  Paul Newman’s analysis that there are 24 cans of beer in a case, and 24 hours in a day, this great quote fits so many “occurrences” that come our way. By the way, did you know … Continue reading

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Ride of Silence, Wednesday May 18th

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 Jumble, and A Geranium Grows In Brooklyn

Despite the grey skies, and the meteorologists’ forecasts of rain, folks with retro bikes, gears, and clothing to sell were present along with those looking for  bike related bargains.  This Bike Jumble is a biannual event, and it was held … Continue reading

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