CNN is presently carrying a Mental Floss article on the role of the bicycle in promoting mobility for women – both physical and social.
May 21, 2008
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Category Archives: bicycle gear
May 15, 2008
by julie
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Bike 2 Benefits
In honor of Ride to Work Week, which I am missing by not being at work and thus not riding there, I present up the new Metro Transit Bike 2 Benefits program. Commit to biking to work or transit once … Continue reading
May 6, 2008
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Count the Bad Ideas!
1. No helmet on dude 2. No helmet on DAUGHTER 3. White visor always fashion faux pas 4. Midgrade 28c more than standard 5. Midgrade called “Silver” 6. Front tire low 7. Back tire flat 8. Seat too low 9. … Continue reading
April 18, 2008
by julie
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Buying a Bike
Spring is here. High gas prices are here, too. With that comes a deluge of people asking: “What bike should I buy?” I end up answering that a lot for friends, relatives, random co-workers who see the picture of me … Continue reading
April 7, 2008
by julie
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Green Messenger Bags
For those who look at spring as an opportunity to start bicycle commuting and who want to truly embrace their inner environmental warrior, the Gear Junkie’s column this week highlights a Minneapolis business that makes functional messenger bags out of … Continue reading