Posts by Author Melanie Meyers
Delivery – And It’s By Bike!
Posted on 04. Aug, 2009 by Melanie Meyers.
In our first post, we identified the category of delivery as a major component of utility cycling. In terms of bicycle deliveries, these subcategories initially came to our attention:
Couriers/ Messengers: Many cycling enthusiasts are somewhat enthralled with the elusive bicycle messenger, who zips through traffic bearing important documents, photos, objects, and anything else that cannot [...]
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The Logistics of Bicycle Commuting
Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by Melanie Meyers.
The next piece of the bicycle commuting puzzle is logistical. How are you going to get to where ever it is you plan to go? What will you do with your bike when you get there? These questions are liable to arise when you start to seriously consider the possibility of bicycle commuting. But do [...]
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Starting With The Basics
Posted on 27. Jul, 2009 by Melanie Meyers.
Now that we know a bit more about the history and practice of commuting, it’s high time we get down and dirty and start talking about the different elements that make up the practice of bicycle commuting. There are some really great resources of the web for bicycle commuters: Commute By Bike, Bike Commuters, Paul [...]
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A Brief History of Commuting
Posted on 22. Jul, 2009 by Melanie Meyers.
Perhaps the most obvious category of utility cycling is transportation, and the most obvious category of transportation is commuting. Commuting refers to the practice of traveling between one’s place of residence and one’s place of work (be that a regular job site, a mobile job site, classes, etc.) on a regular basis. The [...]
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What to Wear: Bike Commuting Clothing Essentials
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Carrying Your Stuff: Bicycle Bags and Racks
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Parcel Delivery By Bike
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Running Errands by Bike
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Analysis of Google's Bike-There Feature: Part I
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Thoughts on Re-Imaging the Bicycle
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General Bicycle Transportation
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Bicycle Rush Hour
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Search and Rescue Bike Services
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Bike Share in Tucson, AZ
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sportmac: I'm so impressed that you actually slow! My goodn...
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Melanie Meyers: Thanks for mentioning the iPhone and custom roads ...
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Ted Johnson: @Maestro and @Timmy: I had the benefit of one of t...
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Timmy: Having lived in Austin for nearly a decade before ...
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Maestro: I traveled through, and spent a couple days in Aus...
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Vaidila: Thanks! I'd like to add that Ride the City, in add...
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Gardengnome: Interesting comments. It seems that some comentor...
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Adam Cornette: Gordon, Indeed the car block bollard or path furni...
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Gordon L Belyea: Thank you for the timely and well-balanced post. I...
