Political Activism by Bike

Political Activism by Bike

Posted on 22. Aug, 2010 by .

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Using their bodies and their bicycles, groups of people all over the world organize and pedal to support and defend a multitude of political causes. Riding a bicycle for transportation, for deliveries and for recreation is an obvious solution to many of society’s most considerable issues, and political activism through bicycles has become more prevalent [...]

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Analysis of Google’s Bike-There Feature: Part III

Analysis of Google’s Bike-There Feature: Part III

Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by .

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Over the past few months, I have been slowly putting together a series on the new Google Bike-There Feature, which was released in March of 2010. Part I of the series reviewed the overall application, how it works, and some of its advantages and disadvantages. Part II discussed various online options for mapping bike routes [...]

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48 Hours in Austin

48 Hours in Austin

Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by .

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Austin, Texas has beckoned me for many years in the form of a college friend who has made Austin her home. And in those years, the only footprints I’ve left in Texas have been carbon–airport layovers, and marathon road trips (where the state was regarded as an enormous obstacle between me and my ultimate destination). [...]

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Urban Trails and Bike Paths, Safe Alternatives or Hidden Perils?

Urban Trails and Bike Paths, Safe Alternatives or Hidden Perils?

Posted on 11. Aug, 2010 by .

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For many utility (and recreational) cyclists, urban trails and paved bike paths are a welcome alternative to riding and commuting on the street with motor traffic. Bike paths can provide worry-free riding away from the woes of unaware motorists. As a child, I first learned how to ride a bike on the local paved bike [...]

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