Monthly Archives: January 2012

Open Streets Project | Opening Streets to People, Sharing Resources, Transforming Communities

Open Streets Project | Opening Streets to People, Sharing Resources, Transforming Communities. Opening Streets to People, Sharing Resources, Transforming Communities Open streets initiatives temporarily close streets to automobile traffic, so that people may use them for walking, bicycling, dancing, playing, … Continue reading

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“Buttwiser” Ride

As to the subject: with every mile your butt gets wiser about those dang chip-sealed Karnes County roads. That – the ubiquitous chipseal – is what I dislike most when riding my bicycle hereabouts. But it simply can’t be helped … Continue reading

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Texas Man Gives away Bikes to Children in Need – San Antonio Express-News

Texas man gives away bikes to children in need – San Antonio Express-News. KELLY GOOCH, Tyler Morning Telegraph Published 09:00 a.m., Monday, January 2, 2012 JACKSONVILLE, Texas (AP) — Gerla Rangel isn’t old enough to drive a car, but he still … Continue reading

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The New Year – A Good Beginning

After I had not been on the bicycle since Oct. 30 last year, having missed my goal of 3,560 kilometers [an average of 10 kilometers per day], or 2,268 miles, by far [I only managed, for a variety of reasons, … Continue reading

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