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Flexcar Low-Car Diet Challenge
Update 5 July 2006: Just got a press release: looks like the Challenge is having a kick-off event tomorrow (July 6) at 11am at Pioneer Courthouse Square with the Mayor and other dignitaries. Original Post 4 July 2006: A piece in this morning’s Trib profiles one family participating in a program sponsored by Flexcar, TriMet,…
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KBOO Bike Show: Biking Through Laos and Sharing the Road
Listen to the show (mp3, 12.6M) Sara is joined by guest host Tim Calvert (of tall-bike commuting fame) and guests Carie and Allan Cougar – who tell us all about their recent month-long bike trip through Laos with their 2 yr. old cougar cub, Cody Wyoming. And in celebration of Portland’s ongoing campaign and the…
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Bikes and Commuter Rail
A reader passes on this article about a commuter rail coach designed specifically to accomodate cyclists and their bikes. The MBTA will put this in service for weekend trips from Boston to popular recreational destinations. Perhaps we could hook one on to the Wine Train?
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Trails Strategy Posted
Update 4 July 2006: Two nice pieces in the Trib this morning about the trails plan: one on the overall system, one on the North Portland trail. Original Post 22 June 2006: From the BTA Blog, Portland Parks and Rec has posted their Trails Strategy (PDF, 1.5M) and will present it to City Council on…
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Tomorrow on the KBOO Bike Show
Sara will interview bike touring experts Carie and Allan Folz about their expedition to Laos, on a tandem, with their 2-year-old son Cody.