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Growing Urban Agriculture at Rooting DC

There are some events that follow the same pattern year after year, which although worth attending, are remain essentially the same. Then there are those that surprise and delight you with their growth, such as Rooting DC, the Washington area’s … Continue reading

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Ride Report: A Ride this Good Only Comes Once in a Blue Moon

Trail/road: All over D.C., including some neighborhoods that I probably wouldn’t have gone to by myself – but I’m glad I did! Distance: About 10 miles Company: Hundreds of other glowing, smiling riders! My favorite bike shop, BicycleSPACE, never needs … Continue reading

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Fireflies and Angry Storms

Fireflies are one of my favorite parts of living this far south. The other night, I just stood on our porch, gazing at their lights flickering in the trees, little flashbulbs of brightness. So when BicycleSpace announced they were having … Continue reading

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Bike Month, Week 1: Building Community

National Bike Month got off to a promising start for me, with two rewarding events in its first week. The events, a Women on Bikes meetup and a Rockville community kick-off ride, reinforced my feeling of being part of a … Continue reading

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30 Days of Biking – Feat Completed!

I didn’t bike today. It’s been the first day in more than a month that I could say that, having just completed the 30 Days of Biking Challenge. The experience was surprisingly challenging and insightful. Usually, I don’t bike every … Continue reading

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