If you're looking for a good read (or 646) this rainy weekend, check out this very comprehensive directory of women's bike blogs from around the globe.
http://bikestylespokane.com/womens-bike-blogs-the-comprehensive-list/
Got a blog to share? Send her your link!
Showing posts with label links I like. Show all posts
Showing posts with label links I like. Show all posts
Friday, March 23, 2012
links I Like -- 23 March, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Links I Like -- 10 February, 2012
Ah, Valentine's Day is on the horizon. Do you secretly dream of finding love on wheels? Here are some special Valentine's Day cycling links:
Instructable's How to Make a Valentine Out of a Bicycle Chain -- http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Valentine-out-of-Bicycle-Chain/
Pactimo's Designer Valentine jerseys for women + men -- http://shop.pactimo.com/house-womens-designer-jersey-valentines-day/
SF Gate: Romantic Bike Rides -- http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2012/02/09/NSV91N1PLB.DTL
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition "Send a Valentine" Campaign -- http://www.sfbike.org/?valentines
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| Pactimo's Sweet Heart Jersey for Women! |
Monday, January 16, 2012
Munday funday -- 16 January, 2012
If you're on Facebook, you've probably seen this at some point this week (as it's quickly going viral in the cycling community).
http://18milesperhour.tumblr.com/universaltruthsofcycling
#5 reminds me of a gentleman I met on a week-long tour almost a decade ago. He proudly showed me his collection of 52 playing cards -- all from different decks and all found while riding his bike. Kinda cool, huh? I had a boyfriend for a couple of years who stopped every time he saw money in the road. On a tour down the coast, we collected almost enough for a nice dinner.
What have you found on your rides? When you see something interesting (or valuable) do you stop to pick it up?
Friday, January 6, 2012
links I Like -- 6 January, 2012
Happy New Year! I know, it's January 6th but I reserve the right to wish you a happy new year at least throughout the first month of the year. This week's links focus on some of the bike-related blogs I really love.
http://www.ecovelo.info/ -- Eco Velo is a fabulous site focused on the bike commuter lifestyle and is, unfortunately, being retired by the creators. But, they're keeping the awesome content on line for all of 2012 so check it out while you still have the chance.
http://ladyfleur.wordpress.com/ -- Velo Girls alum, Janet LaFleur, has created a fabulous blog focused on her bike lifestyle experiences. The writing is solid, the photos are beautiful, and the topics are sometimes gritty and sometimes whimsical. If you love cycling, women, bikes, the bay area, you should share Janet's experience.
http://norcalcyclingnews.com/ -- Norcal Cycling News has taken on many different iterations over the years, but it's still got solid readership focused on norcal bike racing. If you love bike racing, this is a must-read, with a good mix of gossip, editorials, interviews, and news.
http://counterattackingreality.com/ -- Rand Miller is the best local underdog you love to love. His blog focuses on his pro racing experience with more than a touch of sarcasm and heckling. Rand makes you believe that if he can do it, anyone can.
http://bethbikes.blogspot.com/ -- Beth Newell is one of the funniest writers in the bike world. I've watched her struggle and rise to stardom over the years and am thrilled she's racing in the big leagues now. Let's hope she holds true to her promise and blogs more regularly again in 2012, because her writing is spurtle-my-coffee-on-my-keyboard funny.
Friday, December 30, 2011
links I Like -- 30 December, 2011
I find I do most of my reading online these days. You too, right? I have certain blogs I subscribe to and certain sites that I visit regularly. And then I find little tidbits here and there from my friends on Facebook + Twitter. Today's links include one bicycle industry site and two non-bike sites.
http://www.bicycleretailer.com/news/newsDetail/6316.html -- I'll admit, working in the bike industry, that this topic really hits a nerve with me and I'm thankful that Specialized Bicycle's Mike Sinyard spoke out about it publicly. We're all about "the deal" but that often hurts your locally-owned bike shop. Buy local, folks! Support the communities you live in.
http://zenhabits.net/fitguide/ Zen Habits is one of my favorite blogs and I always pick up a practical tip or two to help improve my life. This post focuses on how to start a healthy habit and grow it into a healthy lifestyle. It's okay to start small. Be patient. Invest in yourself!
http://www.grist.org/biking/2011-12-27-10-bicycling-myths-debunked -- Grist takes a humorous look at serious environmental stories. They often write about the impact of bicycles on the environment. This one's as silly as most, but contains some "real" reasons why bicycling is an awesome way to improve your life. And thanks to Grist for the infographic (below) that went viral earlier this month.
Created by: Healthcare Management Degree
Friday, December 23, 2011
links I Like -- 23 December, 2011
This week's links focus on calls to action. Get involved in the women's cycling movement, support a woman-owned business in the cycling industry, or support Team Velo Girls on our AIDS/Lifecycle campaign. Pick one and you might change a life -- maybe even your own.
Women in Cycling: Why we Matter -- A thoughtful + insightful piece by Sarai of girlbikelove. If you haven't read it, you should. If you haven't shared it, you should. If you don't believe it, just look around you at all the women change-makers in your life. YOU can be a change-maker, too. You ARE a change-maker!
My Alibi Clothing Kickstarter Campaign -- For those of you who've dared to follow your dream, you know the investment it takes in emotional and sweat equity. It also takes an investment in more tangible equity, and this is where you can help! For as little as $8 you can invest in Abbie Durkee's dream.
Team Velo Girls AIDS/Lifecycle Campaign -- Join Team Velo Girls as part of our AIDS/Lifecycle team as a rider or roadie, or make a donation on behalf of the team to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Links I Like -- 16 December, 2011
Here are some more holiday gift ideas -- this time focusing on your favorite mountain biker. What could be better than a gift membership to your local trail advocacy group? They work hard to maintain trails, educate trail users, and fight to keep trails accessible to bikes.
Bicycle Trails Council of Marin
Bicycle Trails Council of the Easy Bay
Monterey Off-Road Cycling Association
Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz
Responsible Organized Mountain Pedalers
Sonoma County Trails Council
Friday, December 9, 2011
Links I Like -- 9 December, 2011
looking for a great holiday gift this season for the cyclist you love? how about a gift membership to one of the organizations working to make cycling better for all of us:
East Bay Bicycle Coalition
Marin County Bicycle Coalition
Napa County Bicycle Coalition
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition
Friday, December 2, 2011
Links I Like -- 2 December, 2011
AIDS/Lifecycle -- Join Team Velo Girls as a rider or roadie on ALC11 in June or make a donation on behalf of the team!
Paralympian Joins Pro Cycling Team After Recovery -- the inspirational story of Dutch cyclist Monique van der Vorst.
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Winterfest -- this Sunday -- the biggest bike party of the year! go, eat, drink, mix, mingle, bid on the auctions, and help improve biking in our fair city.
6th Annual Supermarket Street Sweep -- this Saturday -- an alleycat style race (fun) supporting the San Francisco Food Bank.
What Drivers Can Do To Be More Cyclist Aware -- from Carbuzz.UK (really, a car blog!)
Friday, November 25, 2011
Links I Like -- 25 November, 2011
Action Wipes -- a 20% thank you from Velo Girls partner -- like a shower in a bag! There's nothing better to refresh and recharge after a ride.
Bike Flights -- great options for flying with, or shipping, your bike!
Grease Monkey Wipes -- one of my favorite products with a HOT discount for Black Friday. I use the canisters in my bike fit studio and carry the single packets on rides.
Pactimo Black Friday Sale -- check out our latest partner with 30% off all orders with discount code "blackfriday" and free shipping on orders over $100.
Savvy Bike on Facebook -- go, like, get savvy!
The Holstee Manifesto: Lifecycle Video
Friday, November 18, 2011
Links I Like -- 18 November, 2011
I've been thinking a lot about blogging lately. I've had a blog for the better part of 10 years. In the pre-Facebook days, lots of bike racers had blogs and we built our own social network of sorts by commenting on each other's blog posts. Nowadays, when we've got a thought, a photo, or a status update, we take the quick + dirty and post to Facebook or the quicker + dirtier and post to Twitter. That's all fine + good for an instant gratification type of bonding, but I think there's something to be said for creating a longer-term archive -- something we can see and read and refer back to.
One of the things I think about are all the fun resources I find online. In the old days, I'd add these to a links list on my website, but with the dynamic nature of the web, that's one of the "features" I'll be eliminating from my new website.
So, I thought I'd share some of the recent links I like. Maybe you'll even comment on this post. And maybe I'll do it again sometime, too!
Bicycle Friendly -- a campaign to recognize businesses who are bicycle friendly
Bikesy -- a bicycle route-mapping site specific to the San Francisco area
Cycle Chic: Female Cyclists Through The Ages -- a beautiful photo essay
Momentum Magazine's Holiday Gift Guide -- some seriously awesome bike bling here
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