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#30DaysOfBiking 2012: Long Long Haul Trucker
Posted on April 18, 2012 | 5 CommentsMy Surly Long Haul Trucker can handle quite a load, but sometimes it needs a little help for particularly large, heavy, or awkward items. For that, I use a bicycle trailer.
Spring 2012 Bicycle Friendly Businesses Announced
Posted on April 18, 2012 | No CommentsThe League of American Bicyclists has released their latest Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) list, and two Kansas businesses made the grade. Congrats to Big Poppi Bicycle Company and City of Leawood City Hall!
#30DaysOfBiking 2012: Tax Day
Posted on April 17, 2012 | No CommentsI normally get my taxes filed well before the deadline, but this year, a combination of procrastination and unanticipated events caused me to wait until the very last day.
#30DaysOfBiking 2012: Pedaling Nowhere
Posted on April 16, 2012 | No CommentsThis sign for 'Nowhere, Kansas' is located southwest of Baldwin City, along the lines of the Midland Railway.
#30DaysOfBiking 2012: My Bike Rack
Posted on April 15, 2012 | 1 CommentSometimes all you have to do is ask nicely...
#30DaysOfBiking 2012: Bumblebee Moth
Posted on April 14, 2012 | No CommentsStopping alongside a roadside, I heard a buzzing, and saw a large black and yellow insect, but it wasn't a bee, but a moth!
#30DaysOfBiking 2012: Underbiking
Posted on April 13, 2012 | 2 CommentsThis photo illustrates an example of what is often called "Underbiking", generally defined as riding a traditional road bike on surfaces where most people think would require a mountain bike. It's fun!
#30DaysOfBiking 2012: Black Locust
Posted on April 12, 2012 | No CommentsThe Black Locust trees are in full blossom, and the bees were enjoying them as much as I was. The blossoms have a sweet, vanilla-like fragrance, and are edible, tasting a bit like sweet peas.
#30DaysOfBiking 2012: Good Form All Around
Posted on April 11, 2012 | No CommentsThis photo captures a brief encounter between cyclists and a motorist on a small rural hill, with everyone involved demonstrating model behavior.
#30DaysOfBiking 2012: Windsurfer Beach
Posted on April 10, 2012 | No CommentsIt's not exactly tropical shores, but with warm sunshine, a light breeze, and ducks bobbing on the water, Windsurfer Beach at Hillsdale Lake has its charms.-
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