Posted by Todd on Jul 11 2011
Tags: Food, South Hero
An amazing crowd of over 200 bicyclists turned-out on Saturday for the 2nd annual Heart of the Islands Bike Tour! Hosted by Vermont Farm Tours, this fun ride led pedal pushers and their curious taste buds throughout the Champlain Islands to discover farms, vineyards, artists and crafters of all kinds. The weather was, dare I [...]
Posted by Chapin on May 26 2011
Tags: Bicycling, Economy, Tourism, Vermont
After two years of declining rankings, advocates and public officials have successfully rebounded Vermont’s bike-friendly rating to 15th in the country. As we continue to promote Vermont as a premier cycling destination, our ranking is good for business. 2008: VT 17th 2009: VT 23rd 2010: VT 34th 2011: VT 15th There are many reasons for [...]
Posted by Chapin on May 17 2011
Tags: Burlington, Economy, gear, outdoor, Outdoor Gear Exchange, Vermont
Marc Sherman and Mike Donahue, the visionary owners of Outdoor Gear Exchange, have just opened up an expanded retail store in the old Woolworth’s / Old Navy space on Church Street in downtown. Check out the recent Free Press story. Give it up for Marc and Mike! One week after Skirack owners opened up a [...]
Posted by Chapin on May 14 2011
The great community-minded owners of the Skirack just opened a locally-owned Patagonia store on Bank Street across from the great Farmhouse Tap and Grill. They are helping to grow Burlington’s outdoor recreation industry. Thanks Spike, Zandy and Karen! Spike Clayton enjoys opening night! 157 Bank Street, Burlington
Posted by Chapin on Apr 19 2011
Tags: Burlington, Colchester, Damage, Flood, Island Line Trail, South Hero, Trails, Vermont
Lake Champlain’s record high water has damaged many sections of Vermont’s most popular multi-use trail. Time will tell how bad the damage will be. Local Motion is working with trail managers to secure FEMA funding so repairs can be made. Stay tuned. More pictures/tweets: sent in photos of the Causeway. David Jacobowitz sent in the [...]
Posted by Chapin on Feb 20 2011
Tags: Bikes at Work, Burlington, Compost, Delivery, One Revolution, Vermont
Yes, Burlington’s pedal-powered delivery service One Revolution is starting a pilot project to provide weekly food waste pick-up (and finished compost product return) by bicycle. Tuesday February 15 marks the start of sign-up for their new compost pilot program utilizing One Revolution Cargo bikes and crew! Service begins March 15, 2011. This is your chance [...]
Posted by Chapin on Jan 09 2011
Tags: Bicycling, Bike Shop, Essex Junction, Royal Cycles, Vermont
Kudos to Jason Carpenter of Royal Cycles who has brought back a local bike shop to Essex Junction! About a decade after Essex Junction Bicycles closed up shop, Royal is bringing their quality repairs and BMX bike excitement to the village. Royal Cycles opened in 2006 on King Street on Burlington waterfront. Visit Jason, his [...]
Posted by Chapin on Aug 22 2010
Tags: August First, Bicycling, Bread, Burlington
By day Christine Hill is the new Americorps member at Bike Recycle Vermont helping youth rehabilitate donated bicycles for low-income Vermonters. By night, she’s the fabulous roving bread lady for August First. Three to four evenings a week Christine loads a work bike with 30 to 40 loaves of bread before pedaling around a different [...]
Posted by Chapin on May 31 2010
Tags: Bike Courier, Burlington, Business
Burlington has seen its share of bike courier businesses start up since Lightning Couriers ditched bicycles in favor of cars over 15 years ago. But this June, “One Revolution” the most-ambitious and most-capitalized pedal powered delivery venture to date will begin. Meet Mark Bromley, a 55-year-old architect, who has a vision for a regularly scheduled [...]
