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My Bike-Free, Work-Free Bike to Work Day

I have a complicated relationship with biking to work. On one hand, I enjoy it, especially on late spring days like this past Friday. On the other hand, it’s 20 miles one way and takes me about two hours, almost … Continue reading

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Ride Report: A Gentle Jaunt to the Rock Creek Trail

Trail/road: Combination of residential streets and trails in Rockville; Rock Creek Trail Distance: About 9 miles Despite today’s temporary return to winter, this weekend certainly felt and looked like spring. With a waning number of days I can ride any … Continue reading

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Six Months and Still Cycling

Some days I feel very pregnant; others, as if hardly anything has happened to my body in the last six months. Wonderfully enough, I felt like the latter when I went for a bicycle ride this past weekend. While it … Continue reading

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Decking the Halls with Boughs and Bicycles

If you live in the United States, Christmas is a time for decorating, whether or not you personally celebrate it. While I understand some people’s discomfort at the ubiquity of Christian celebration, I personally enjoy hanging ornaments on Christmas trees. … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks for Local Agriculture

Tis the month and the week for being thankful. Although I try to cultivate gratefulness all year round, I think Thanksgiving is a particularly good time to be thankful for specific things. I could make a list the length of … Continue reading

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