What’s the Mission?
I’ve chronicled my journey to becoming a full-time bicycle commuter here over the past few years. I’ve even gathered several of my posts into a Family Biking page, so that people who are looking for advice can find them. Today, I’ve got a post over on Utility Cycling about getting started with family bicycle commuting. [...]
Just a couple of inspirational and informational bicycle commuting items today. First, in a guest post on Hobo Mama, Rachel Jonat tells about her experiences in going car-less with kids in Vancouver, B.C. And on YouTube, Stanford University’s graduate journalism program has posted a five-minute video featuring Dr. Maren Pedersen of Palo Alto, and her [...]
We’ve already had a lot of cold and rain (with a little snow possible soon), so it’s a little late for me to be thinking about these things, but… Here’s a detailed post on How To Waterproof Your Xtracycle. I’m especially thinking about this because my SnapDeck is, in fact, showing signs of water-wear. Xtracycle [...]
It’s back to work week for me! And it’ll be back to school week next week. Both of these present challenges, but I’m also participating in a couple of bike challenges this month. 30 Days of Biking has returned for September! This Minneapolis-based event is open to everyone in the world. The only rule for [...]
I’ve been bicycle commuting through all weathers this winter in Portland, Oregon. In December we had a week of sub-freezing temperatures, as well as the usual rain. A snowfall, fortunately, came while I was on winter break, and I didn’t have to ride in it. Last week, we had the rain that wouldn’t quit. Today [...]
Because I’m not. I looked out at the downpour this morning in Portland, Oregon, and promptly went into whine mode. Yes, we’ve gone from sub-freezing temperatures to a soaking rain. Temperatures are getting into the 40′s, so at least we’re not so cold. The problem is that I don’t have rain pants I had some, [...]
I almost called this post “Cheating?” Because I felt like I was cheating during some of last week. First, on Sunday, I messed up and forgot to not drive. Then on Monday, I had to take my daughter to an event at the local Masonic lodge. I’d thought about biking, but in the end, it [...]
Well, that was different! Today I didn’t ride my beloved Radish. There’s a steady rain falling in Portland, which actually had me wishing for a car. That’s not an option for me, so instead I rode my old bike to the bus stop and then rode the bus most of the way. I’d forgotten how [...]
