Stories from Bike Commmuters
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Review: Po Campo Rack Tote
Bike Commmuters &bull Yesterday
First order of business was to empty my current "gender-neutral" pannier and repack this rack tote for my daily bike commute. The founders of Po Campo say that their bike products "bring Functional Freedom to women who bike." To my amazement, this tote held all my needs - spare tubes/tools, mini pump, hat, cosmetic bag, random papers, camera, rain jacket, snacks, wallet, keys and cell phone - plus a… Full Story »
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Commuter Profile: Peter Beers
Bike Commmuters &bull Jul 27, 2010
Why did you start riding your bike to work and how long is your commute? Iave been a bike geek since I was old enough to ride. As a kid, it was my freedom. Mom worked a lot to pay the bills. I was left to myself. I went for a lot of bike rides. These days, living in a city with gridlock issues like the Washington, DC metro area, riding my bike to work is a natural extension of that feeling of freedom. I could sit in a car in bumper-to-bumper traffic, or I could be riding my bicycle.… Full Story »
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Commuter Profile: Miriam Gee
Bike Commmuters &bull Jul 23, 2010
Next up in our recurring commuter profiles category is Miriam Gee - funny, irreverent and very excited to be profiled here on Bikecommuters.com. Plus, the scenery of her commute absolutely trumps the competitionimagine riding your bike in a place where "the air is so dewy sweet you don't even have to lick the stamps!" I started riding my bike to work in Seattle when I moved to Capitol Hill and worked just 2 miles away in downtown. After a few months of constant lurching, putrid smells, and unreliable scheduling, I broke up with my commuter nemesis, the King County aMetroa… Full Story »
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Bicycle Swap Meet July 31st-Fullerton Loop, California.
Bike Commmuters &bull Jul 21, 2010
Fullerton Loop Swap Meet 7am-12pm Save the Date-July 31st, 2010 Get there early to get a good spot From 7am-12pm-Fullerton Loop Swap Meet. Bring out all your old or new stuff you don't want anymore and set up for FREE!… Full Story »
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Tampa: Stolen Bike Alert!
Bike Commmuters &bull Jul 18, 2010
I just got a message from bicycle advocate extraordinaire Alan Snelhis bike was stolen today in south Tampa. If you see the bike, please let Alan know by dropping him a line at alansnel[at]yahoo.com or by calling Officer Curtis Adkins… Full Story »
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Mission Workshop Vandal Cargo Backpack Review
Bike Commmuters &bull Jul 15, 2010
I've been testing the Mission Workshop Vandal Cargo Backpack for the last few months. Before I get into the details of the review, below is some information regarding the bag. The meat and potatoes of this bag is that you can carry anything from meat to potatoes and all food groups in between, in a weatherproof and flawlessly constructed example of what is rapidly setting the urban backpack standard. Dimensions - Compact Measures - 15" x 21" x 6" Volume - 1,800 cu. I've been using this… Full Story »
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Gutter Bunnies
Bike Commmuters &bull Jul 13, 2010
Gutter Bunnies are cyclists who ride on or outside the fog line, on the shoulder, or on the narrow concrete road gutter. There are certain times that it's beneficial to use this paved real-estate, but those of us who ride regularly might want to think twice about… Full Story »
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A Design Student Needs Our Help!
Bike Commmuters &bull Jul 13, 2010
The other day, Mark San Buenaventura, an industrial design student at San Francisco's Academy of Art, contacted us to see if we could get some input from our readers on a design project he's working on. For my Industrial Design… Full Story »
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Spot Brand Hires Sky Yaeger
Bike Commmuters &bull Jul 12, 2010
We don't post press releases too often here on Bikecommuters.combut this one we HAD to share. We're all huge fans of Sky Yaeger and her workeverything she touches, bike-wise, turns to pure gold. Golden, ColoradoaJuly 8, 2010aAndrew Lumpkin, CEO of… Full Story »
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Commuter Profile: Evan Baird
Bike Commmuters &bull Jul 12, 2010
Well, our call for commuter profiles was well-received; we got responses from over two dozen commuters who want their turn in the limelight! First up is Evan Baird, who was so eager he got his questionnaire and photos over to me the next day. I grew up in Gainesville Florida (Go Gators!) so I've been getting around on a bike since I took off the training wheels. It makes sense when you live in a university neighborhood because every time there is a sporting event the streets are a mess so you can't find parking. Plus as a kid I… Full Story »
