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Coffee is More Expensive than Owning a Bicycle
written 28 Apr 2009 in the earliest morning
And we’re not talking $4 mochachinos here. According to this BikePGH article, it costs $0.95 / day to own and operate a bike. And you don’t have to tip anyone.
Even that number seems a bit high. Read the rest of this entry »
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Bicycling: Comparing Pittsburgh to Austin
As you probably may or probably may not know, I’m currently on the road, for awhile. Right now I’m staying in Austin, TX and I’m blown away by the biking infrastructure here. (…)
17 Oct 2008 | Filed Under: ride bikes | 10 Comments
Why Cyclists Have to be Assholes
Motorists often feel and state that there isn’t room for bicycles on the street. Some beep and scream and go as far as to try and run people off the road. (…)
29 Aug 2008 | Filed Under: ride bikes | 3 Comments
Help Justin Ride His Bike and You Could Do Some Good without Doing Much at All
Justin Chechile is planning on riding his bike from Pittsburgh to my former port town home, Lake Erie. He’s trying to raise some cash to help people suffering from MS on the way. (…)
16 Apr 2008 | Filed Under: ride bikes | 2 Comments
Shiny Red Bikes are for Sharing!
Clear Channel Outdoor…will launch the country’s first bike-share service in Washington, D.C., in mid-May in partnership with the district’s Department of Transportation. (…)
10 Apr 2008 | Filed Under: ride bikes | 2 Comments
Pittsburghian Peds and Peddlers get $7M in 2008
Recently the City of Pittsburgh hired a Bicycle / Pedestrian Coordinator to help improve those of use who navigate these streets sans automotech. (…)
26 Feb 2008 | Filed Under: links, pittsburgh, ride bikes | 2 Comments
Pittsburgh Hiring Bicycle / Pedestrian Coordinator
The City of Pittsburgh is finally hiring a dedicated Bicycle / Pedestrian Coordinator who’s primary job function will be to improve the city’s cycling and walking options. (…)
11 Feb 2008 | Filed Under: pittsburgh, ride bikes | 1 Comment
Puma Urban Mobility Bike
Puma has come out with a new version of their Urban Mobility Bike, pretty similar to the original foldable velo aimed at those city dwelling soldiers who know the virtues of having a bike you can easily lock up or take onto the bus with you. (…)
17 Jan 2008 | Filed Under: ride bikes | 2 Comments
Climbing Squirrel Hill
Last year I conquered Squirrel Hill on an every other day basis in an 8 mile loop from Shadyside, over the hill, into Oakland and back. (…)
9 Jan 2008 | Filed Under: ride bikes | No Comments
Great Bike News for Pittsburgh
There have been a lot of really great things coming out of Bike Pittsburgh working with the city and PennDOT lately. (…)
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This is the online corner of my life, where I combine syllables, contemplate molecules, confront the issues confronting us all, and generally talk about transit and bikes. (more)
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Here's what I listen to: (?)
I use Last.fm's Mac Menu Bar Scrobbler, which builds an RSS feed out of whatever I'm playing in iTunes. If you think it's as nifty as I do, check out Last.fm and if we seem to have similar taste, feel free to make me your friend. :)
- Dave Matthews Band – Raven 3 Mar 2010 7 days ago
Here's what I've done lately: (?)
I use Twitter to help me keep track of the things I do in life that I find enjoyable. For example, if I go for a bike ride or take a walk with my family, I just make a quick note. That way, if I'm ever feeling like life's lacking, I can just get a little reminder.
- Glorious Winter Solstice to you all! 21 Dec 2009 10:12
- Tristan makes friends everywhere we go. Libraries, playgrounds, karaoke, the line at the grocery store... 19 Dec 2009 13:19
- $25 motel room in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. 17 Dec 2009 22:27
- 12 hours from Loveland, CO to Alpine, TX in one stretch. Texas car sleeping and looking forward to Jorge's tacos at Marathon Cafe. 17 Dec 2009 9:16
