Stories from bikelovejones
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Do I Really Need Drop Bars? Maybe Not.
bikelovejones &bull Apr 16, 2010
Pondering the reasons for maintaining a drop bar bike in my stable for the last several years, I find that none of them seem to be terribly compelling anymore. I find that I am most comfortable, and ride most confidently,… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Barloworld
- bicycle
- ride
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I Really Miss Punk Some Days
bikelovejones &bull Apr 12, 2010
Yesterday I went over to the Pedal Nation show at the Oregon Convention Center. Mostly a bicycle trade show for the public, I nonetheless found a few items of interest that our shop might want to carry. What I didn't find very much of was my own excitement around bicycles and the bike industry. I walked through the entire show several times in two hours and in the end left feeling sort of underwhelmed and glad I hadn't actually paid to get in. There were some lovely things on display: craft-built bikes… Full Story »
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Womens' Cycling Apparel, Part 3B: Evidence
bikelovejones &bull Mar 6, 2010
Readers will remember that I had a surprisingly pleasant and respectful exchange with the nice folks at Rapha (makers of exotic, high-priced and admittedly gorgeous bicycle togs, in some downright delicious fabrics). I was assured that Rapha was listening, and… Full Story »
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Womens' Cycling Apparel, Part Three: Stay Tuned?
bikelovejones &bull Feb 15, 2010
Last week I got an email blast from Rapha , the London-based manufacturer of fine cycling apparel. The email noted that I had not yet purchased one of their outstanding rain jackets. While there was no direct reference to my living in Portland, I'm sure… Full Story »
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Unanimous
bikelovejones &bull Feb 12, 2010
Read all about it here: http://bikeportland.org/2010/02/11/the-bike-plan-live-from-city-council/ Basically, the City Council passed approval of the Bicycle Plan. That doesn't automatically mean the $630 million to fund it will follow; but with a plan approved and in place, it makes it easier… Full Story »
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Topics:
- bicycle
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Electronics, And Other Useful Tools
bikelovejones &bull Feb 10, 2010
A few months ago, Sweetie gave me her old Nano, because she had gotten an iPod (the full-size, bigger memory version). She showed me how to use it, including sync-ing with my computer so music I'd put into my computer could easily be transferred to the Nano. And it's been fairly straightforward. I load music into my computer, and when working on the computer I often listen to the music on the computer with a pair of headphones. Periodically, I'll remember to sync with the Nano to make sure new music from the computer would also be on the Nano.… Full Story »
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Usa Cycling Collegiate Team Of The Month
bikelovejones &bull Feb 9, 2010
As a proud alumna of Portland State University (B.A. '01), I am happy to report that collegiate cycling is alive and well at the home of the Vikings. Portland State's Cycling Club is featured this month at USA Cycling's Web site.… Full Story »
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Coffee Ride
bikelovejones &bull Feb 7, 2010
I rode over to Cecil's and arrived a little before 9am. We'd decided upon an eastside, easy-paced "coffee" ride and I figured it'd be easier if I just rode across town and we all started out together. Lynne pulled up shortly after I did and by… Full Story »
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The Shifting Ground Beneath Our Feet
bikelovejones &bull Feb 5, 2010
Portland's City Council meeting was filled to the rafters today with people awaiting a vote on the passage of the Bicycle Master Plan 2030 , which outlines new amenities for increased bicycle transportation to be built over the next 20 years. The folks at City Hall, anticipating the large turnout from bicycle riders, set up several portable bike racks in the courtyard of City Hall, and they were pretty darned full as I passed by (I arrived in downtown too late… Full Story »
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Help Me Write A Better Ending To This Story!
bikelovejones &bull Jan 31, 2010
Tom Daly is a nice young man who moved to Portland, immediately understood the bike culture and decided he wanted to become a part of it. So he got a job at Joe-Bike, where I had the pleasure of meeting… Full Story »
