Every Sunday from 7 am to 2 pm, 121 kilometers of main streets and thoroughfares in Bogotá, Colombia–a city of almost 8 million people–are closed to vehicular traffic to allow the city’s residents to bike, jog, roller-skate, skateboard, and stroll. There are hundreds of vendors along the route, mostly offering fruit products and health food. The route […]
Tag Archives: cycling
May
08
Ciclovía: closing major roads on Sundays for bicycle and pedestrian traffic
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January
22
Moving Forward (On Two Wheels): HIV/AIDS Fundraising By Bicycle
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Guest Post by EVE PIERCE One of the best things about cycling is the feeling of camaraderie that develops with other cyclists. Passing on the road, you look at each other and nod; you’re part of a club now, familiar with the same highlights and hassles of exploring your city on two wheels. That sense of community […]
January
09
Weekly photo challenge: Beginning
posted by lasesana
Beginning: when my husband basically forced me to buy a bike three years ago, I was in my early thirties, a bit overweight, and hadn’t exercised in a decade… My bike was the catalyst for a huge transformation: three years later I ride my bike almost everywhere I go (I use my car less […]
December
28
5 easy ways to integrate cycling into your daily life
posted by lasesana
Given cycling’s health, environmental, and economic advantages, many people would like to adopt cycling as a daily activity. While it may seem impossible at first, believe me if I did it, anybody can. Read my personal story of how my bike changed my life. Following are a few of the tips that helped me […]
November
16
So I’m kind of feeling like the eHarmony guy
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When he says that it’s nice to get a love letter from time to time… It is really nice to get a rave review when you are least expecting it, and especially when it is from someone you really admire. TheWashCycle.com dubbed my article about a nasty little scuffle between residents and cyclists in Alexandra, […]
July
20
Just picked this baby up at a garage sale for $50, Vintage NSU (1940s?) bicycle
posted by lasesana
So I was riding my bike down the street on my way to the gym when I saw a garage sale going on just a block from my house. I did a total double-take, almost wrecked, but managed to U-turn and saw this baby: I wavered and waffled, finally deciding that if it was there […]
June
13
The Moxie Women’s Cycling Jersey: a real woman’s perspective. ENTER TO WIN A MOXIE JERSEY FREE!
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WASHINGTON, June 13, 2013 – Ok ladies, if you’re a female cyclist you’ve probably run into wardrobe malfunctions more than once on your rides. Chafing from seams, not enough chest support, the Lycia that clings and shows every ounce of fat, and of course, the dreaded jersey creep. For those of us who are not […]
June
13
Enter to win a Moxie Women’s Cycling Jersey – contest closed, congratulations Ashley!
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Read my review of the Moxie women’s cycling jersey You can still 1. Sign up for my newsletter: it only comes out once a month and you can unsubscribe any time. OR 2. Like Lasesana on Facebook DRAWING WAS THURSDAY JUNE 27, 2013 Winner will receive a coupon code to redeem at MoxieCycling.com The code will cover […]
May
12
Afghan women cyclists riding for freedom
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From my column in Communities @ Washington Times WASHINGTON, DC, March 29, 2013- When asked to describe their bicycle in one word, many cyclists of all kinds use the word “freedom.” Nowhere is this description more appropriate than for the women who make up the Afghan National Women’s Cycling Team. Challenging the long- held cultural belief that a woman cycling […]
February
26
Cycling Your Way to Better Health
posted by lasesana
Guest post by Evelyn Pearce Cycling means many different things to different people. It’s an environmentally-friendly mode of transport, a relaxing pastime, a great way to explore a new town, an element of a fitness regime and a competitive sport. Whatever the reason for taking to the saddle, cycling can offer a range of health […]
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