Gas Prices? Parking? Things of the past.. We are pedal happy.
Pedal Happy is intended to be a place where I can share my experience with others who travel on bicycle. Whether it is out of necessity, green living or pleasure, it is important we all help each other stay safe on the road and educate those who you share the road with. What is important is that we all be safe, be informed, and represent ourselves as responsible, law-abiding citizens. As commuting cyclists, it is important that we know our rights as road users and are proud of our contribution to create less congestion. Below I have included some resources that you may find helpful in your day to day lifestyle. Enjoy and leave a comment to better improve our page.
Odds and Ends from the Community
A collection of other relevant uncategorized info.
Go on and mingle, flirt and introduce yourself to these tidbits.
- Rails to Trails
- Conservancy and unrelenting activists. You can act local and think global right where you are sitting.
- World Commute News Page
- This is a fun site that allows you log on the miles you ride so you may keep track of your "carbon-less" footprint. Also, incorporates community support features to encourage you.
- Map my ride
- Here you can share your route with others, you can enjoy a great forum, enter your miles ridden, join challenges and all kinds of neat activities. I am on this daily.
- Craigslist bicycle forum.
- Just another outlet to spill the beans on. Oh and find local deals on bikes(like I did) and other accessories like I did. Found complete Gary Fisher Mamba Complete (circa '97) with extra set of wheels for >125$. Also SPD cleats and Scott brand aero bars together for 10 bucks.
- Kiplinger did a study on bicycling vs driving.
- This is an article that suggests how an individual can save $ by simply riding their bike.
- Do reflectors keep you safe??
- Some random facts pertaining to the use of reflectors in order to identify yourself commuting while at night.
Bicycle advocacy
Places I visit to remind myself that it takes a commitment to keep us safe on the roads.
I have included some places I believe to be relevant in the world of greener travel and safer cycling.
- League of American Bicyclists * Bicycle Friendly Community Campaign
- If your getting into bicycling and would like to learn about the politics of bicycle representation in local and federal government you may want to get involved here or at least become familiar with such places.
- Wheels of justice advocacy page
- This is a true resource for the more comprehensive investigator.
- Start here. This is an example from down under. Some laws may not be parallel to ours.
- I like this link a lot. This will launch many users into a quick reference.
- TRG
- These compiled a nice list of helpful links like I am. But they did it first and their list is a bit more region specific.
- A more political approach to advocacy
- This link is more politically minded. This is link showcases proposed and passed legislature. Feel free to join a cause and fight.
- Edummacate yo' self.
- Some helpful starts for safe pedaling.
- New Mexico gets it.
- Just another example for some of us to follow.
- Fred Oswald's Complete how to guide
- This is a working advocates site. It's aggro and deliberate. This is not a soft and easy resource . It is "real" and Truthful.
- Share the Road
- Share the road Florida is a resource which shows how each state can get involved with promoting new laws and maintaining safe passages and venues for the cyclists.
- Commute Orlando
- Orlando, FL is a fine example of what the city can do for cyclists. Enjoy the tools and fun links here for the next time you come see Mickey.
My bike links you should look up.
sriously tell me what you thought. I won't judge.
I surf the net a bunch and, I admit, I like to share the things I believe are relevant.
- Bicycle Times Magazine | We Are Living In Bicycle Times
- Great forum style publication with all kinds of cool input from like-minded cyclists.
- Cyclocross Magazine - Cyclocross Community, Chatter, and Culture (whatever that is)
- This site is created by Cyclocross Magazine. Its goal is spread cyclocross love and to provide one place for all cyclocrossers to gather.
I include this because if your like me, this may add a new dimension in our love affair with cycling. Perhaps it will prove to be a great cross trainer to get faster, more responsive and nimble when dodging traffic. - My page on the Cyclocross Magazine site.
- J Hizzy's Page on Cyclocross Magazine
- Gary Fisher Bikes, exclusive "matchMaker" tool
- I ride a Gary Fisher. I really like the bike and the brand. Anyway to those who maybe are unsure of what bike is for them this tool helps. Gary makes all sizes and styles. So when you find your bike feel free to compare with others the same style. Or if your lazy and you feel that any bike will do, Gary is very respected and you will turn heads with any bike from his line-up.
Check out these videos from Youtube
Go to my youtubesite if you would like @: youtube.com/panama77
I am a youtuber and I will eventually add cycling content. But for now let us see what Youtube throws our way.
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You need to get this.
You guessed it. A GPS for yo commuting self.
Speed, distance, time, time of day, compass, oh and it tells you where your at on the ENTIRE GLOBE.
Garmin Edge 605
Amazon Price: $476.99 (as of 12/06/2009)
This is my unit. It is awesome and it has changed my world. Sell your PS3 and ignore your alimony payment this is so worth it.
You can go more inexpensive to the 305 or 205. Both in Gray scale. Or bump it up and get the 705 with cadence and Heart Monitor.
I shop Amazon for some things. They are a great provider of bicycle stuff.
If you have to shop online. You should shop here. Why resist? They have it all.
Go shopping. It is fun and easy. Everyone is doing it and you can do it now in the privacy of your home without anyone looking. We are still talking about Shopping.... right?
GMC Denali Road Bike (Large 25"/63.5cm Frame, Black/Silver)
Amazon Price: $169.99 (as of 12/06/2009)
The Noblest Invention: An Illustrated History of the Bicycle
Amazon Price: $18.45 (as of 12/06/2009)
The Bicycle Book: Wit, Wisdom & Wanderings
Amazon Price: $10.76 (as of 12/06/2009)
Huffy Newport Women's 26-Inch Cruiser Bike
Amazon Price: $152.05 (as of 12/06/2009)
The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance and Repair: For Road and Mountain Bikes(Expanded and Revised 5th Edition)
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 12/06/2009)
Great Stuff on eBay
It's an auction for other peoples stuff. Cool bicycle stuff? Maybe..
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So whatcha think??
Go on tell us your example of safety and street knowledge. Tell us how many carbon credits you got his month. How many miles do you commute every day/week/month/year??
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- ghostexecutive ghostexecutive Jul 30, 2009 @ 2:00 pm
- Awesome! Nice lens, Jesse!
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- ajgodinho ajgodinho Jul 26, 2009 @ 10:50 pm
- Hey Jesse, great topic to educate people and share your insights on...keep up the good work, man!
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- ottoblotto ottoblotto Apr 5, 2009 @ 5:37 am
- Nice collection of useful information. Well done.
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- Jesse_Hall Jesse_Hall Mar 20, 2009 @ 12:54 pm
- OK I would like to thank my Mom for the most pimp gadget ever. I love my Edge 605 GPS. It has taken my riding to a really cool performance based fun training place where i can do all kinds of cool applications. My favorite thing is to export my routes to Google Earth and see my exact route for others to see and share alike.
Search Amazon.
Find that crazy gadget or flourescent rain coat here.
If Amazon does not have it, YOU DON'T NEED IT.
Yeah I blog too, SO?
I chat it up by myself then write it down so you can understand the turmoil of my inner dialogue and choke on your popcorn while you laugh guiltily in pity a
It's what's on fire.
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