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 to [...]
Posted by Todd on Sep 03 2009
Tags: Fun, Music, Safe Routes To School
This is awesome. Have a listen to these songs:
“I wanna walk” by Blane Lyon
“Ride my bike” by Blane Lyon
Here’s the skinny from the Safe Routes to School National Partnership:
San Francisco Bay Area musician Blane Lyon recently produced two upbeat, hip, and modern Safe Routes to School theme songs titled “I want to walk” and “ride [...]
Posted by Ron on Aug 20 2009
Tags: Art, Fun
On Wednesday 8/26, we will start painting what we believe to be the largest outdoor mural in Vermont on the back of the Good News Garage, Very Merry Theater, and Bike Recycle Vermont building. Frank Gonzales, an amazing, energetic 85 year old community artist will be “orchestrating” the mural with as many volunteers of all [...]
Posted by Todd on Aug 11 2009
Tags: Community Service, Fun
The Bicycling Superheroes gathered last weekend to begin their quest for pedal-powered community service. One of their first stops was Local Motion’s Trailside Center, where they helped promote our work and encouraged passers-by to become members. Good luck, superheroes!
Posted by Todd on Jul 22 2009
Tags: Fun, Parking
Downtown Burlington now has a sweet new bike parking facility on Cherry Street. Placed directly on the street and taking up a full parking spot*, this rack is appropriately shaped like an automobile. The rack has room for at least 20 bikes, so visitors to downtown shops like the Outdoor Gear Exchange, American Apparel, or [...]
Posted by Chapin on Jul 13 2009
Tags: Fun
OK peeps. Summer’s here and it’s time to take a leisurely bike ride to Burlington’s most organic after-work event — Thursdays at the Intervale. Join the fun every week. Email Will for more details.
Posted by Chapin on Jul 07 2009
Tags: Business, Fun
Local food aficionado and cyclist Lynn Wolfe has launched pedal-powered popsicle venture “Pop-Cycle”. Using local fruit and local muscles, Lynn and friends make heat-busting treats for area residents. The delivery tricycle, trailer and cooler was put together with the help of the Skirack, Old Spokes Home, Outdoor Gear Exchange and Shelburne Farms.
You can [...]
Posted by Chapin on May 25 2009
Tags: Fun, Racing
Our fabulous relay team included Matt Ferrigno, Annie Bourdon, Eric VanVlandren, Emily Eschner and Chapin Spencer. We finished in 117th place with a time of 3:45:54. The best part (from my perspective) was the party after.
