Stories from Adventures of Crazy Biker Chick
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A different kind of human-powered transport
Adventures of Crazy Biker Chick &bull Aug 25, 2010
Moving from a big city where pretty much anything I can possibly dream up is available in a short distance, to a rural island with pretty much four shops: a hardware store, a general store, a bookstore and a craft… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Challenge
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What's new
Adventures of Crazy Biker Chick &bull Mar 30, 2009
I decided to take a winter break from blogging, but not from biking of course! Through seemingly neverending snow the trusty beater bike slogged its way through. I am happy now that spring has sprung, and the nice bikeys can… Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle
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Dear Thief
Adventures of Crazy Biker Chick &bull Dec 1, 2008
I hope that my Planet Bike superflash taillight helped you not get run over on your way home, because it sure made me nervous riding home without a light. Thank you for not taking the quick release seatpost and seat… Full Story »
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The view from the broomstick
Adventures of Crazy Biker Chick &bull Oct 31, 2008
Hallowe'en is always my favourite time of year to be on a bicycle. Dressed up in costume everyone around smiles, rather than the usual frazzled road moods about. Since my new recumbent looks like a giant broomstick I couldn't resist… Full Story »
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Crazy gets lazy
Adventures of Crazy Biker Chick &bull Oct 24, 2008
Yes it has been a long time since I have written. Never fear I'm still helplessly bike addicted, but it seemed to me that there wasn't a lot new to write about. Insert rant about crazy driver. Rave about how… Full Story »
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State of the Traffic Union
Adventures of Crazy Biker Chick &bull Jun 19, 2008
I'm strolling along Richmond Street and bright flashing lights distract me in the distance. As I get closer I notice a motorcycle cop has someone pulled over. The criminal? A responsible-looking helmeted cyclist. The crime? Unknown. He hands her a… Full Story »
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Greetings from Tofino!
Adventures of Crazy Biker Chick &bull May 12, 2008
Devinci and I (and touring partner Dave) have reached Tofino despite my fears we would never make it here in one piece. First there was the summit to contend with before getting to Port Alberni (described as a hump) which… Full Story »
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Topics:
- cyclist
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How to get two bikes home
Adventures of Crazy Biker Chick &bull Apr 30, 2008
For the non-straight armed inclined. And with weather much too nice to want to take transit instead of the bike for a single commute.Day 1. The new bike is ready! Walk to the shop from work leaving the beater in… Full Story »
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Signs of Spring
Adventures of Crazy Biker Chick &bull Apr 3, 2008
I'm having a little trouble telling that its actually supposed to be spring here as we're off to a pretty chilly start. Changing tires: bye bye inefficient knobby tire, hello speedy slick tire. Or so I thought I'd get a… Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle
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First ride of spring!
Adventures of Crazy Biker Chick &bull Mar 18, 2008
Do not be fooled by the snow in the picture. Its a mere staging game by Old Man Winter to deceive you into thinking its not bike season yet. Do not be fooled by the balaclava. Its merely a fashion… Full Story »
