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Month: November, 2005

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caged growth

I like trees because they seem more resigned to the way they have to live than other things do. — Willa Cather, O Pioneers! (1913)

turning left

The Outspokin’ Cyclist: In their own words… new bike commuters speak out

Phillip Barron The Herald Sun November 22nd, 2005 DURHAM — I asked new bicycle commuters in the Triangle area whether they had any thoughts to share on their decision to ride. Boy, did they. This week, I’m letting some folks who started bicycle commuting within the last year step up to the microphone. Morning motorists, [...]

The Outspokin’ Cyclist: To pave or gravel part of biking trail under debate

Phillip Barron The Herald Sun November 10th, 2005 DURHAM — Chris Sevick would love to be able to ride the entire 23 miles of the American Tobacco Trail. Three things stand in his way right now, but he hopes that riding it will be a real possibility one day soon. The first obstacle is a [...]

dia de los muertos

print by José Guadalupe Posada (1851-1913)

spin fast, spin free

there really is something to the concept of spinning. if you get your pedal cadence up high enough, it’s pretty easy to keep it high — even on hills.