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As I put together this winter’s series, a natural flow appeared. For the younger generations, their bicycle travels represented a coming of age, soul-searching journey that was inward as well as outward. For the older folks (myself included) bicycle travel seemed driven by a spirit of adventure as well as rest and relaxation. Please join us as we travel along with fellow Local Motion members as they share with the community their personal experiences of pedaling a bike in the US and foreign lands.
Local Motion’s Travel Talks at The Spot
February to May
@The Spot: 210 Shelburne Road, Burlington
www.thespotvt.com/about
There will be beverages and a limited menu available for those who would like to join us for dinner. Doors open at 5:30. Slideshows will begin at 6:20 but come early since seating is limited. Free and open to all! |
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With Pat Carman
Thursday, Feb 10, 6 to 8 pm
Ride along with Pat and 11 friends on a VBT tour through the land of Etruscan tribes, Roman legionnaires and Renaissance masters in the Livorno province of coastal Tuscany. Experience fortified villages, fragrant pine woods, gently rolling farmlands, sandy beaches and watch the good drink fine wines and great food. For the talk, cookies provided by The Vermont Italian Club.
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With Tim Parsons
Thursday, March 10, 6 to 8 pm
600 miles of spectacular terrain, people, exotic animals, ocean views, hot desert crossings, colorful interludes plus photo scavenging (a game we played in teams as we cycled) A Bicycle Adventure Club expedition searching for Mandela in post-Apartheid South Africa with Tim Parsons
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With Phil Fandel
Thursday, April 7, 6 to 8 pm
UVM graduate Phil Fandel presents a slide show of his cross country tour that takes you from coast to coast on two wheels while communicating change for a more conscious lifestyle. Also learn about long distance touring, biking on a budget, and share your own touring stories!
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With Ross Guberman
Thursday, April 14, 6 to 8 pm
UPDATE: Click here to view Ross's slides.
Former Peace Corps Volunteer Ross Guberman will talk about his fantastic adventures in the land of the rising sun, from the hurly burly of Tokyo to the wilds of the northern Hokkaido, typhoons and monkeys, mystic volcanoes and other surprises await. Truly the top presentation of a cycling tour of Japan to come to Burlington in the past few years.
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With Wayne Turiansky
Thursday, May 12, 6 to 8 pm
Pique your intrigue for the endless rides available on more than 1,000 miles of paths in and around Montreal with Wayne, our official VerMontrealer Guide. As a resident of Montreal and Burlington, Wayne will treat you to an insider’s view by bike.
Montreal has been called the Best Cycling City in North America by Bicycling magazine. The island and surrounding areas offer many hundreds of kilometers of bike trails and a wide variety of surroundings, both urban and countryside. This slide show will give a representative sampling of several fabulous rides, each starting from a central point in the heart of the city. Come along for the ride, last chance to sign up for Local Motion’s Tour!
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With Emily Eschner
Friday, May 6, 6 to 8 pm
Former Local Motion staff member Emily Eschner will share her two-month exploration by bike from Burlington to Florida through pictures, stories, and.... haikus to capture moments of their trip from the sweaty hills of the Blue Ridge Parkway to the generosity they received from strangers.
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