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My Rebuttal to Philly Mag’s “Cyclists Get What’s Coming to ‘Em’ Post

Julie — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:09:33 +0000

Philly Mag published a post yesterday by Carrie Denny titled “Philadelphia Cyclists Finally Get What’s Coming to ‘Em..” *hand to forehead.* As Ms. Denny begins, “The Boyfriend says that bikers throughout the city of Philadelphia know well the hum of my 2000 Land Rover Discovery. You know what I say? I wish they did. Then maybe they’d get the hell out of the way.” Get the hell out of the way?? Oh, Carrie, it’s been brought-en. Throughout the article, Ms. Denny (find out more, after the jump!)

National Bike to Work Day this Friday, May 20th, Philly!

Julie — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:49:14 +0000

Get ~~ready to start your engine~~... Get your bikes ready! This Friday, May 20th is National Bike to Work Day (a highlight of May being Bike Month!). I encourage all you to get on board at America's #1 bike-commuting city (Philly, silly!) before the North-South Bike lanes begin in Philly next month! Events kick off at 8 AM on Friday - Join

My First Bike (As an adult) – How to Purchase

Julie — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 06:00:16 +0000

It’s like getting back on a bike. After a few year hiatus, I finally took the plunge to go with 2 wheels. As author of Green Philly Blog, I feel as though I should have purchased a bike years ago. However, I stalled this decision based on my long commute to the suburbs, a naïve decision to purchase a new car after college (for the record, it has a low emissions rating) and the expense of owning a bike/living in the city using public transit instead. Since I’ve lived in the city, I’ve been able to get around sans car & bike on the weekends. After wanting to make the switch, choosing to participate in the low car diet finally put me over the edge to buy a bike. I visited a few shops, test rode a few bikes before settling on the one I called the One. It was quite an interesting process overall. I considered each type of bike for my decision, look at various prices and thought long and hard about what to ultimately select as my new wheels. For those who haven’t converted yet, biking in Philly is hotter now than ever. Spruce & Pine Streets have lanes devoted only to 2-wheeling citizens, the Bike coalition has many events , and Philadelphians recently participated in the Naked Bike Race to raise awareness of how much Bikes help the city and environment. For those who are thinking of buying a bike, here’s a few pieces of advice I picked up from my journey:

First Friday at PhillyCAM! Eco-Films To Watch

Julie — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:22:17 +0000

Happy October! Plans to celebrate? Join PhillyCAM First Friday October Viewing Party. The Painted Bride Arts Center (232 Vine Street) & PhillyCAM are hosting a special 2-hour, Community produced programming on the theme of sustainability tonight (October 1st) from 5:30 pm–7:30pm. Hosted by social commentator Desire Grover, producer of GhettoPrint and Community Organizer for the Energy Justice Network, you can meet producers and local environmental organizations. Here's a sneak peak of Ed Golden's Re-CYCLE, for you recycling & bicycling enthusiasts! (luckily, I am both!) Here's the list of featured programs:

Green Wheels Hosts Free Bike Riding Event

Beth — Mon, 11 May 2009 13:32:40 +0000

This Sunday, May 17th, join the Leadership Montgomery County Forum Green Wheels for a free cycling event to promote biking as eco-friendly transportation. All are welcome - from novice to experienced bikers. Here are details:

Mark Your Calendars Philly: Commerce Bank Bike Ride

Beth — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:21:58 +0000

Here's your opportunity to bike through the city with no traffic! Bicyclists of all skill levels are welcome to participate in the Commerce Bank Bike Philly ride September 14, 2008.

A Nod to Philly Bikers

Beth — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:42:07 +0000

Over dinner last night, a friend told me that she recently started riding a bike around the city and is really enjoying it. Her new-found love affair with biking caught her off guard because she had always been intimidated by cyclists. Aren't they afraid of getting hit by crazy Philly drivers?!? But her fear has been conquered, "It's like you're in a video game! I can get everywhere in over half the time!" Her experience got me thinking that others who have decided biking as a form of transportation isn't for them may want to reconsider. Here's a few reasons why: