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The Advantage Of Not Having A Car

I woke up today, window was half-open, and there was a crisp fresh air in the apartment. I used my hand grinder and made a cup of fresh organic Brazil coffee. I used a mug that my friend Sari got me for the first time… what a thoughtful gift. I journaled for a bit and […]

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My New Commuter Brompton Bike Review

I use this pink beauty nearly every day to get to and from destination in Portland, Oregon. I gave up my car back in January of this year (2015), and though it has only been 9 months, it has been a fantastic decision. This post is my review of my commuter Brompton bike. Car Ownership […]

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How To Start Biking

There are some great articles out there on how to start biking either for exercise or a commute. This post is specifically for anyone who wants to start commuting to a destination, regularly. I live in Portland and so I have to deal with some sun/heat and cold/rain. I’m 6′ tall and about 175 lbs. When […]

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Dahon Folding Bike – Vybe

Yes I know, a Dahon folding bike is super sexy and super cool to ride on. But that’s not why I chose this uber masculine form of transportation… and I didn’t do it for the ladies! Ok fine, it’s really not that cool and there is a bit of a stigma attached to folding bikes especially in a […]