Category Archives: gear

New Sport: Swimming

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

There are few sports I haven’t at least given a shot, if not wholly adopted. But swimming is an activity I haven’t done much since my age was in the singe digits. I think this disinterest/dislike has a few origins, … Continue reading →

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Bike Envy: Gear that I Want, Gear that You Want

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

Maybe it’s because I write about gear as part of my job that I’m always checking out other people’s stuff, but I doubt it. I think it’s just kind of human nature. Sometimes we lust after things we want, but … Continue reading →

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New Amsterdam Bicycle Show

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

This weekend I woke up early to pedal into Manhattan and take part in a panel discussion on bike commuting at the New Amsterdam Bicycle Show. On my way there I rode past a city worker who was painting bike … Continue reading →

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Cycling in a Skirt (plus awesome shoes for riding!)

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Yesterday I biked to work in a skirt for the first time. Now that I think about it, wasn’t that the whole point? For years I’ve entertained a vision of myself riding a bike down a country lane in a … Continue reading →

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DIY: A Bonnet for My Bike Basket

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

I’ve gotten pretty accustomed to riding Betty, my new Globe Daily 2, but I recently realized that my trusty wicker bike basket was scraping the paint off the front fender. (It probably had been doing the same thing to my … Continue reading →

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Fitness Friday: Four Ways to Ice an Injury

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

When you push your body to its limits, one of two things happens—you get stronger and feel like a champ, or you hurt yourself and feel like a loser. Okay, maybe you don’t feel like a loser, but I always … Continue reading →

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Learning Curve: 6 Things I Now Know About Bike Commuting

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Yesterday I rode my bike from Brooklyn into my midtown Manhattan office for the very first time. Like all new activities, there’s a learning curve. While I’m sure it’ll all come into focus soon, here’s how fuzzy it all looked … Continue reading →

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Meet Betty the Bike

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

This weekend I picked up my new Globe Daily 2 bike! It’s a cute 8-speed cruiser style bike. Here’s a video I made right after getting home, showing off it’s basic features. I went for another long ride today and … Continue reading →

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Healthy Taco Salad, Served in the Perfect Salad Tote

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

I recently saw a study about people’s misconceptions about exercise: While most people may not look forward to exercising, when finished they don’t think the workout was nearly as unpleasant as they’d imagined. In fact, they may actually have enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Bike Shopping for a Cruiser/Commuter

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

My city biking confidence is building, but I’ve still yet to ride over any of the bridges that connect Brooklyn to Manhattan.   To get to from Park Slope to my Midtown East office I’ve got to cross one of … Continue reading →

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