It’s Summer in the South! We’re well into summer now with scorching hot 90+ days, humidity, afternoon thundershowers and the like. Are you still biking? Here’s one thing I was thinking about (and very grateful for) on the last 100 degree day…. Go By Bike is a daily video series that talks about how to be green by riding more and using your car less, including electric bikes, electric kits, cargo bikes, bike safety, and getting motivated to bike.

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Have you read a good cycling book lately? I like reading. It’s another of my hobbies besides bicycling. So when I come across a good book I like to share it. Today I talk about one of the best cycling books I’ve read – something that just about anyone can learn something from. Have you read any good cycling books? What are your favorites? -Elise Go By Bike is a daily video series that talks about how to be green by riding more and using your car less, including electric bikes, electric kits, cargo bikes, bike safety, and getting motivated to bike. If you like this video, please  digg it, stumble upon it, tweet about it or post it to delicious or facebook using 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

Riding in traffic is something many of us start into timidly and gradually get more comfortable with over time. However, some people never get comfortable with it due to fears of riding in traffic. I’ve been bike commuting a long time, and over time have gotten to the point where I am pretty comfortable, riding even in heavy traffic if necessary. Over the years, I’ve found that educating myself on how to ride safely has helped me overcome my

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Today I had to go into the doctor’s office for a diagnostic visit. No food, no drink, and all that. The appointment was mid-morning, located on the other side of town from my home. The car was really, really tempting – it is a cold and cloudy day in Chapel Hill. Last night I stayed up way too late doing some research. And I’ve caught some kind of cold from my kids. Overall, this

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