Posted by Todd on Mar 12 2010
We’re now sending our blog posts directly to Twitter, so you’ll have yet another way to stay close to the action. If you’re not already, please follow us on Twitter and look for posts that start with [Blog Run].
Posted by Chapin on Mar 04 2010
Hinesburg Rides, an energized group of residents, business leaders and public officials, is working to provide better transportation options for their town. The group successfully championed a 2010 Town Meeting vote to get Hinesburg to join CCTA. There are three components of Hinesburg Rides: Volunteer Driver program, Rideshare program, and Employer Partnership / Public Transit [...]
Posted by Chapin on Mar 04 2010
Tags: Burlington, Sidewalk
All over Chittenden County, residents are clamoring for more sidewalks and crosswalks. Unfortunately, getting them built is proving difficult. In Hinesburg and Colchester, tight budgets have put sidewalk projects on hold. Last week in Burlington, nearly 20 residents packed a Burlington Public Works Commission meeting to voice their support for a critical sidewalk connection between [...]
Posted by Chapin on Feb 08 2010
Tags: Fun, Skating, Winter
The first weekend was a smashing success. There was black ice to skate on for as far as the eye could see. Hundreds enjoyed the skating, free nordic skate rentals, the bonfire and other festivities. Come join us for the next three weeks. Next weekend is the F-F-Frozen Chosen race on ice! Thank you [...]
Posted by Todd on Jan 27 2010
Tags: Bike Share
The AIGA Vermont chapter presents the first Student Design Challenge to Champlain College students, who were tasked to design a bike share program for the city of Burlington. A juried exhibition will select the top 10 submissions to win student memberships to AIGA, the professional association for design. Student Design Challenge: A Burlington Bikeshare Thursday, [...]
Posted by Chapin on Jan 26 2010
Long-time Local Motion member and VerMontreal Tour alumna Nancy McClellan works at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. To respond to the humanitarian crisis in Haiti, Nancy has gone to volunteer at the Albert Schweitzer Hospital (HAS) 40 miles NW of Port-au-Prince. Below is a personal note from Nancy. If you’d like to join other [...]
Posted by Kevin on Oct 16 2009
Tags: Bike Commuting, Tips
Have you checked the air pressure in your bicycle’s tires recently? If so, you may have noticed a markedly lower reading than what your gauge read in mid-summer. Time and temperature both affect tire pressure. Expect to lose at least 1 psi of pressure with the passing of each month (hence the “flat” tires on [...]
Posted by Chapin on Sep 21 2009
Tags: Bike Commuting
To encourage bicycle commuting, Earl’s Cyclery & Fitness created a Commuter Challenge providing the benefit of earning gift cards based on commuting mileage logged in over three months June 1- Aug 31. The challenge is limited to first 50 people to sign-up each spring. This year’s participants reduced carbon emissions by 3.8 tons! The 2009 [...]
Posted by Chapin on Sep 14 2009
Thanks everyone who came and rode the Causeway Bike Ferry during the 13 days of 2009 demonstration service. Over 100 volunteers donated their time to make the service run smoothly. The service was underwritten by VBT Bicycling Vacations and sponsored by Earl’s Cyclery & Fitness, Old Spokes Home and Switchback Brewery. Photos by Jeff Cohen. [...]
Posted by Chapin on Aug 19 2009
Tags: Community Service, Get Involved
Many Americans have used bicycles gathering dust in their garage. They bring almost nothing in resale, and often end up clogging our landfills. Pedals for Progress will ship your bike to an international partner organization, where it will be reconditioned as transportation to people who desperately need affordable, non-polluting transportation. Pedals for Progress Bicycle Collection [...]
