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A Little Wiser, Every Day
The last ten days have been a breathless whirlwind of activity. The kids and I helped out with a few odds and ends for the Kidical Mass ride (it was really fun, by the way), I wrapped up a couple of...
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Surprise Bike Shop
On Monday, I set out with the kids to run an errand in the West 11th area. Typically, we take the multi-use path that runs along the south side of 11th. This time, we chose a route on the north side...
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Mamafiets clan in LA
After a 28-hour journey on the Amtrak train, our family finally made it to Los Angeles last night! I'm heading out again to meet up with our California relatives, but I thought I'd post just one or...
View ArticleKidical Mass Classic Ride Tomorrow + HB 2228
My hands have been full this week as a tenacious fever made its way through our ranks, but I wanted to be sure to do my part to get the word out about two important news items. I'm racing against the...
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In Good Company at the Celebrating Champions Parade
A short while ago, Little, Bigger, and I joined the big bike group riding in the Celebrating Champions Parade. This parade was apparently inspired by the University of Oregon's recent football...
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Park and Climb
When I asked the clerk at Coastal Farm if they had bike parking, she suggested I lock my bike to this play structure. While it's a little sad that there isn't a designated rack for bikes, the play...
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Friday Family on Bikes: Heather, Ryan, and Sylvan
I'm so very pleased to share the first in what I hope will be a lengthy series of interviews with families who ride bikes! My dear friend Heather agreed to answer some questions and pose for a photo...
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Friday Family on Bikes...Mine
First, an introduction:I'm Emily. I work mostly as a stay-at-home parent to Bigger (age 4) and Little (age 2). I also work one day a week at a rural elementary school as a writing teacher. Both of...
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Friday Family on Bikes: Shannon, Jonathan, and Cara
When I first considered how I might be able to get rid of a car, Shannon, Jon, and Cara were the only family I knew who were actually living car-free. This gracious, warm, and beautiful family was an...
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Where My Little Ones Will Ride
My kids just continue to grow up lately. Isn't it funny how that happens? You think that you've got age 2 1/2 all figured out -- just how to finesse a reluctant visit to the potty chair, or how to...
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Friday Family on Bikes: Samantha, Andrew, and Little Ding
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Learning to Ride a Big-Kid Bike
After two years of regular balance-biking, we've started helping Big get the feel of a big-kid bike. Choosing a balance bike for Big when he turned two was a no-brainer for us. As a teacher, I've...
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Up to Something
We've been up to something fun around here. And like so many of our other favorite spring activities (gardening, park trips, playing in the creek), this one involves mud.We're working on a new bike...
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New Bike Love
Photo by Todd, of Clever CyclesMeet our new family bike!She's a Workcycles Fr8 Uni, and we adore her. We added skirt guards, a front pickup rack, an extra-long rear rack (one day we'll be able to fit...
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Workcycles Fr8: Some First Impressions
After a little over three weeks of riding my new bike, I feel like I have 15 pages of notes about how different my daily life on this bike is. I'm not cruel enough to spring all those jumbled, hasty...
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Bike Commuter Night Out
If you live in Lane County and are interested in getting started on a bicycle, or perhaps in bicycling more for transportation, I hope you'll join me at the Bike Commuter Night Out tonight, beginning...
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Kidical Mass Giving Thanks Pie n' Chai Ride
By the way...Hello again! I have been enjoying an unplanned hiatus from blogging. The time away has been lovely and relaxing (especially while my grad-student husband was on his summer break), but...
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My Bike-Car Interfaith Marriage
Getting ready for a ride with Big and LittleOur family watching fireworks in the back of Grandma Mona's truckYes, I know. It's a bit of an exaggeration to discuss decisions about transport in my...
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25 Things I Love About Family Bicycling, #1: Mama Mittens
Something about the cooler weather seems to prompt me to think more about the small pleasures of ordinary cycling. Perhaps it's because bicycling in cold and wet weather was an acquired taste for me....
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Bike vs. Car: Staying Warm in Winter Weather
"Aren't you just freezing?" I think I've been asked this question (or some variation on this question) at least a couple of times a week since October. Last winter was the same -- people seem to...
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Eugene Bike News: 24th Ave Open House Today
If you live in Eugene and find yourself bicycling or walking near Adams Elementary or ATA/Family School, please consider attending this evening's open house for the street rehabilitation project on...
View ArticleEugene Bike News: Last Chance to Help Put Bike Lanes on 24th Avenue!
A couple of weeks ago, I shared a link to Shane MacRhodes' excellent coverage of neighborhood and school groups' efforts to put bike lanes on 24th Avenue. This road is an important route for kids...
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25 Reasons to Love Family Bicycling, #2: Puddle Readiness
In more breaking news about the small pleasures of riding a bike with children, yesterday we splashed around in a staggeringly large puddle.This little moment of kid joy was brought to you in part by...
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