What Can Chapel Hill Learn From Durham? In today’s episode of Go By Bike, I talk about what makes a downtown a nice place to hang out – at least in small to mid-size towns? Downtown Chapel Hill has been on a quest to “improve” downtown for as long as I’ve lived here, but I think they’re missing one key element. What is is? Listen and find out. What do you think are the critical elements to making a

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The HOT debate in bicycle facility design Most people agree that providing better facilites for biking will help more people get their bikes out. In fact, the perception of whether biking on the roads is safe or not is a top reason people cite for whether they decide to ride. But what types of facilities should we spend our money on? Separated greenways? Bike lanes on the sides of major roads? or Shareways which force all road users to negotiate

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Bikes for everyone, even those with disabilities – Go By Bike Episode 9 In today’s episode of Go By Bike, I review last weekend’s Bike Ability event, which we attended. Cycle 9 was there to get people pedaling for smoothies, which were enjoyed by many, but the purpose of the event was to show off some of the really cool trikes that are out there for people (especially kids) with developmental disabilities. I find that kids and people with disabilities

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How does the volcano in Iceland affect Fresh Flowers in South Africa? Welcome to Go By Bike! In today’s episode of Go By Bike, I talk about our global connections, including how a volcanic eruption has worldwide ramifications. I started this series to talk about how to ride more and use your car less, including electric bikes, electric kits, cargo bikes, bike safety, and getting motivated to bike. Using your car less reduces your carbon footprint, saves energy, helps the environment, keeps you healthy, and makes your community a nicer place to live, so overall most people would agree it’s a good thing. What are your thoughts on globalization? -Elise p.s. if you like this video, please share it with one of the links below share: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend

What can you learn about biking from Hollywood? In today’s episode of Go By Bike, I talk about how bicycles are portrayed in the movies now and in the past. Welcome to Go By Bike! I started this series to talk about how to ride more and use your car less, including electric bikes, electric kits, cargo bikes, bike safety, and getting motivated to bike. Using your car less reduces your carbon footprint, saves energy, helps the environment, keeps you healthy,

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What can you save by not parking your car? In today’s episode of Go By Bike, I tell a story of trade-offs and how biking can win out over driving. Welcome to Go By Bike! I started this series to talk about how to ride more and use your car less, including electric bikes, electric kits, cargo bikes, bike safety, and getting motivated to bike. Using your car less reduces your carbon footprint, saves energy, helps the environment, keeps you healthy,

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Give your kids a cleaner, brighter future Welcome to Go By Bike! I started this series to talk about how to ride more and use your car less, including electric bikes, electric kits, cargo bikes, bike safety, and getting motivated to bike. Using your car less reduces your carbon footprint, saves energy, helps the environment, keeps you healthy, and makes your community a nicer place to live, so overall most people would agree it’s a good thing. In today’s episode of

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Join us for our first monthly Carrboro Cruiser Ride, a family-friendly bike ride around Carrboro.

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I recently returned from a trip to Hilton Head Island, in South Carolina. Hilton Head is located at the very south part of South Carolina, close to Savannah Georgia, and is a very popular beach vacation location. My parents, who participate in the condo swapping programs that have become popular lately, had a week to spend there and invited us to come down. I’m not usually so big on this kind of vacation, but the beach is really nice on the

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Most days that I ride my bike there are good things that happen. But some days, there are things that just make me a bit awestruck about the human condition (and not necessarily in a good way). Take today for example. I’m riding along on my electrified Big Dummy in the nice sleepy town of Carrboro, NC. I’m doing a reasonable clip down a two-lane road (no bike lane), around 20 mph, because I’m late for

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