A new way for you to make bicycling better

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From: "Bruno Maier, PeopleForBikes.org" <info@peopleforbikes.org>
Date: Nov 27, 2012 11:23 AM
Subject: A new way for you to make bicycling better
To: "Daniel Stafford" <aquarianm@gmail.com>

Dear Daniel, Thank you for supporting bicycling. Nearly 650,000 people have signed the PeopleForBikes.org pledge, and you are among the many who have gone a step further with your support. Thank you!  You raised your voice when we asked you to speak up. You responded when bike funding was at risk. Bicycling is better in this country because of your action.  As the year comes to a close, we want to express our gratitude for helping us spread the joy of bicycling. Bikes really do make life better. With your continued involvement, more Americans will experience the happiness and freedom of a safe bike ride. We invite you to join PeopleForBikes.org in bringing the gift of riding to every family in 2013 and beyond.  Donate to PeopleForBikes.org today and your gift will build more places to ride and get more people riding through programs like the Green Lane Project and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.  Click here to donate right now! As a bonus, if you donate $25 or more, we'll send you a limited edition PFB bike bell!  Help our movement finish the year right and donate today, because bikes really do make life better.   With thanks -  Bruno Maier, PeopleForBikes.org

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One day left to vote for bicycling!

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From: "Bruno Maier, PeopleForBikes.org" <info@peopleforbikes.org>
Date: Sep 18, 2012 9:46 AM
Subject: One day left to vote for bicycling!
To: "Daniel Stafford" <aquarianm@gmail.com>

Dear Daniel, The Chase Community Giving grant contest is coming down to the wire. We're within striking distance of the top ten and $100,000. The competition ends tomorrow, so we're reaching out to you one last time to ask for your vote. Winning the $100,000 grant would help us transform your community into a place where bicycling is safe and stress-free. To vote for our parent foundation Bikes Belong, visit the Chase Community Giving App on Facebook or click the button below. Vote for Bikes Belong today and help send bicycling to the top!   Thanks for being a part of our movement, Bruno Maier, vice president, PeopleForBikes.org   Read more about the grant competition here.

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Bikestorming.org Aims for 51% of the World to Pedal by 2030 (Video) | CleanTechnicaCleanTechnica

http://cleantechnica.com/2012/09/10/bikestorming-org-aims-for-51-of-the-world-to-pedal-by-2030-video/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Fascinating!

Ride on,

Dan

Thank you for joining our mailing list

And a very important national coalition of bicycling and walking organizations.

You can find your State's organizations here.

Ride on,

Dan

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Date: Sep 9, 2012 7:40 PM
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	Dear Daniel, Thanks for signing up to receive news and updates from the Alliance for Biking & Walking. We look forward to keeping you up-to-date on the most pertinent information for grassroots bicycling and walking advocates in North America. Your email address and interest preferences have been recorded in our database. In the future, you will receive periodic emails specific to your interests. Privacy is important to us; therefore, we will not sell, rent, or give your name or address to anyone. At any point, you can select the link at the bottom of every email to unsubscribe, or to receive less or more information. For more news and resources, visit us online at www.PeoplePoweredMovement.org. Thanks again for registering. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us. Sincerely, Carolyn Szczepanski Alliance for Biking & Walking email: carolyn@peoplepoweredmovement.org web: http://www.PeoplePoweredMovement.org

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League of Illinois Bicyclists

http://www.bikelib.org/

An interesting Aurora, IL based bicycle advocacy organization.

Ride on,

Dan

Premium Rush

Bicycling adrenaline-junkie crack, with heart. Who would think being a bicycle messenger could be so cool and exciting? 8/10

Dan

Fwd: Watch | Vulnerable on the Open Road

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Date: Aug 29, 2012 11:48 AM
Subject: Watch | Vulnerable on the Open Road

Last week, the USA Pro Challenge bike race passed within 20 feet of our Colorado headquarters. A few days later, our community is still buzzing from the historic event, and pro bike racing remains on our minds. While safe roads matter to everyone on a bike, professional cyclists spend more time on them than almost anyone. These talented, world-class athletes may seem super-human at times, but they are human like any of us—vulnerable on the open road. In our new video, Vulnerable on the Open Road, five professional U.S. cyclists reflect on their experiences with bicycle safety. The riders share their visions for better bicycling conditions and lessons for safer motorist-bicyclist interactions. Even though these riders are the top 1% of bicyclists, their advice—slow down, be aware, don't blow through red lights, build more infrastructure, get more people riding—applies to anyone who likes to enjoy the simple pleasure of a bike ride. Take a moment to listen to their experiences and, next time you ride (or drive), carry their advice out on the road with you. Safe riding, The PeopleForBikes.org crew

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75 Schwinn Continental: Why Bikes Love Trees

...Because you can chain them to one in the abscense of a bike rack?

Another Juicy-O breakfast ride, bacon-avocado omelette with tomato & onion, coffee, no toast.

The infamous Beacon Hill looking North (with Coca-Cola truck) and South.

And of course, a bicyclist's view of Juicy-O.

Ride on,

Dan

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Tell us why you bicycle

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From: "Bruno Maier, PeopleForBikes.org" <info@peopleforbikes.com>
Date: Aug 28, 2012 12:43 PM
Subject: Tell us why you bicycle
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Every year, PeopleForBikes.org surveys our supporters to understand how bicycling fits into their lives. We have found that some of you are crazy about bikes and ride every day, while others ride occasionally or even not at all. That's what we think is cool about our movement - we represent everyone who is for bicycling, no matter how many bikes they own or what type of riding they do. We know you are busy, so we shortened our survey from last year's edition. Please consider taking a few moments to fill it out. The information you submit helps us make the case for bicycling and understand how and why Americans ride bikes. Completing the survey makes you eligible to win one of two $250 gift cards redeemable at a local bike shop or one of five PeopleForBikes.org prize packages. Click here to take survey: http://feedback.leisuretrends.com/fs.aspx?surveyid=7f053e53e3446c1b3e2b67c572102b2&fspid=25FCC501-AA5A-44A4-B1FA-98E5779ACC29 Survey rules: http://www.peopleforbikes.org/pages/survey_giveaway_rules Happy Trails, Bruno Bruno Maier Vice President, PeopleForBikes.org

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35-Mile Ride

I had the Connie out on the prairie path with my 2nd-oldest and best friend, Luis.

We rode a mile North on Ardmore to the rail-trail in Villa Park, then West to Wheaton.

At Wheaton, we headed South to Danada Square, the had lunch at Whole Foods.

After lunch, we went South & West through Danada forest preserve to Herrick Lake, then West to Saint James forest preserve.

After St. James, we rode North back to Wheaton, then home.

I'm beat but happy.

Ride On,

Dan

75 Shwinn Continental: Breakfast Ride, Slightly Chaotic

I took a ride over to Juicy-O about 1pm thos afternoon for a late breakfast. They close at 3:30pm.

I swear, at almost every driveway and side-street crossing along the way, there were completely oblivious smogger drivers who were turning without looking. Even though these people are crossing a bike path, they just don't look.

Beacon Hill was still a good, solid workout both directions.

I had a spinach and feta cheese omelette with tomato, onion, and avocado, side of fruit, (canteloupe and honey dew) no potatoes, toast, or pancakes, and un-sweetened coffee with half-and-half.

For some reason, it took about 30 minutes for the omelette to get to the table after ordering, which is unusual.

Still, the food was good and healthy, the weather was beautiful, and I feel great after a good, hard ride. Now I'm fresh off the shower and ready for the rest of my vacation day.

Ride on,

Dan

75 Scwinn Continental: A Great Ride This Morning - Riding For Breakfast

I was off this morning for breakfast-by-bicycle, riding out 22nd Street to Finley Road, and over Beacon Hill to Juicy-O.

I had the path mostly to myself on the way there. The intersection of 22nd and Finley is still stupid. There's only a pedestrian crossing of Finley on the North side of 22nd, so to Go South along Finley, (which is the only side with a sidewalk) you have to cross that intersection three times. That's also the side Juicy-O is on.

Beacon Hill is still a great workout, but no longer a hard challenge as back when I first got into riding again.

I had coffee, cream but no sugar, a small orange juice, an apple-cheddar omelette, and mixed fruit. No toast, pancakes, or potatoes.

After breakfast, I rode back up Beacon Hill and passed a young lady biking the way I'd just come, and another jogging the same direction I was riding. There was only one other bicyclist all the way home, and a couple of walkers.

The weather was glorious, about 80 degrees and sunny. About a six-mile ride, round-trip, but Beacon Hill put the work on it.

Ride on,

Dan

Get Outside!

Sounds fun...

From: "E-The Environmental Magazine"
Date: Aug 14, 2012 2:33 PM
Subject: Get Outside!

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