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Happy Earth Day!
Today is the 38th annual celebration of the planet we call home, and a day to step back and think about things we can do to preserve and restore our natural resources…
So that’s the official line on Earth Day, but I want to know: what do YOU think about Earth Day?
Is it a time to reflect on accomplishments?
A time to call for more action?
Or something in-between?
Send a post, let us know, then go outside and do something good for the planet.
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Velomobiles and the old standby
To wrap up this week’s exploration of unique transportation alternatives, I had to go back to the old standby: pedal power.
If I still haven’t converted you to the bike-commuting crowd, take a look at this blog post. The post is from 2007 so I expect the numbers, given today’s gas prices, would be even more favorable for the cyclist.
I also found this blog, which appears, on first glance, to have a good grasp on the bike-commuter scene across the U.S.
If you check these two out, leave a comment and tell ‘em I sent you.
If you’re STILL not motivated to pedal rather than hit the pedal, maybe a velomobile is the answer. These enclosed, often streamlined pedal-powered vehicles have been around for years, and they cone in a variety of shapes and sizes. I have yet to try one, but if gas keeps climbing, I could see this as an inexpensive alternative for my foul-weather commuting.
If you’ve ridden one of these, or own one, let us know what it’s like. Is a velomobile a practical automotive alternative?
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