Taking Life by the Handlebars
May is National Bike Month, and in honor of this fact I will be purchasing my very own bicycle. I’ve been wanting a bike for a while now actually, but this seems like better time than any to buy one. I am going to take you on my journey to find my perfect bicycle. For...
Multi-Modal
Multimodal or Multi-Modal: 1. A type of planning that considers various transportation modes (walking, cycling, automobile, public transit, etc.) and connections among modes so each can fill its optimal role in the overall transport system. Source 2. Referring to accessibility by a variety of travel modes, typically pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and automobile modes, but may also...
“Bikes + Giving = Cranksgiving 2012 in Minneapolis,” by Krysta
The mood was cheerful, and the weather beautiful; everyone was excited to ride for a good cause. “Cranksgiving is an annual charity alley-cat bike ride that occurs in cities nationwide around Thanksgiving. Like other alley-cats Cranksgiving started with a manifest of places to visit and a finish point. Manifest stops were co-ops and grocery stores where participants bought...
On the Right Track
I’m feeling pretty good. I’m feeling like I’m on the right track these days. Since my relocation back to my hometown of Minneapolis from Tampa a little over a month ago, I’ve had plenty of transitioning to deal with. A new city by itself is one matter (and what a difference two years makes). But...
Reflection on Tamales y Bicicletas’ Urban Solution to Pollution
“The solution to pollution is going to come from the people directly affected by these issues.” - Jose Luis Villaseñor, director of Tamales y Bicicletas On Sunday afternoon, July 22nd, the music was banging from Tipsy Bike as the Tamales y Bicicletas critical mass set out from the East Phillips Park’s Cultural and Community Center for...
We’re All in this Together! Twin Cities Veg Fest 2012
Since I’ve relocated back to Minneapolis, Minnesota from Tampa, Florida, I have been looking for ways to get active in this familiar but expanding region: the Twin Cities. Remember my fellow Tampa blogger, Amanda from Hungry Vegan Traveler? She sent me a link on Facebook for Twin Cities Veg Fest and encouraged me to get...
Staying Alive
There’s one tremendous priority to keep in mind when bicycle riding down in the Tampa Bay area (and in Florida in general): safety. If you think safety is not a huge concern for yourself and your bicycle, take a look at not just the stats, but also take time to observe the drivers and roadways...
