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Tour De France Youtube Channel

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

The Tour De France has an official Youtube channel.  It has videos in both French and English.  The english language videos have english titles.  Each day on the channel, there is a preview of the upcomming stage by Bernard Hinault; the five time Tour winner.  Given the drama that appears to be unfolding between Armstrong and […]

Google Map Directions For Bicyclists

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Google Maps has become an indispensable tool for many people that need driving directions.  The tool also allows you to get directions via walking or public transit.  However it doesn’t currently give you a choice to get directions if you want travel via bicycle.  
The best option for cyclists is to look at the driving […]

Craigslist, Erotic Ads and Bicycles

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

 

Recently Craigslist has been under pressure to remove their erotic services ads after a man answered one of the ads and killed a prostitute (oops - I mean erotic service provider).  Craigslist had said that they had that ad category so that those ads would not be listed in other sections on their site.  However […]

Before You Do A Charity Ride

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Before you sign up for a charity ride, it is a good idea to check out the charity.  Seven years ago the Washington Post reported that Pallotta Teamworks, the for-profit group that organized the AIDS rides, had spent 86% of the money raised for the DC AIDS ride on overhead.I recently discovered a website that rates […]

A Bikeable Feast

Monday, May 4th, 2009

A friend of mine has recently began a long bicycle journey as part of her quest to learn about sustainability.  Ibti recently set out from Washington D.C. on a bike ride that will take her all over the country.  She will be stopping at farms and community gardens along the route.  In her own words:
“I […]

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