Momentum USA Nov/Dec 2011
could work in our community Our bicycles were either stolen by new owners majority or found abandoned and in disrepair We learned that this type of bike share leads to rapid volunteer burnout While the bicycle share is on hold for now there is a very good chance another form of bike share can blossom here given the right combination of partners knowledge and passion Thank you Gini Dalgas Canmore Community Cruisers HAPPENSTANCE AND A BIKE SURF ROMANCE FROM OZ Two wonderful youths have just crossed Canada on bikes They have come from Australia to ride the Trans Canada Trail and have done their best to do so Last night they had fun here at Cycle Inn Bed and Breakfast see the picture of the rope swing Note the carriers made for their surfboards Thought you might like this news from one of your readers Cheers to all from Joanne Joanne Cowan Victoria BC Matt and Siobhan two Aussies who traveled from Newfoundland the tourist way stopping off at Fogo Island and other places along the way for the adventure came up with plans to ride the Trans Canada Trail Here you see Matt enjoying the rope swing at Cycle Inn Bed and Breakfast which he claims is the best STEP THROUGHS FOR ALL In your recent issue you review several very nice bikes with step through frames You call them womens bikes Just a word TOP UPLOADED PICS nov dec 2011 READERSHOTS PHOTOS BY l r Kati Jay DJ Menges guasteví SHOTS momentum wants your photos Its easy shoot upload get picked be printed FLICKR COM GROUPS MOMENTUM_ MAGAZINE @ momentummag sept oct 2011 Folders and Breakaway bikes do you plan on getting one What kind and why Morten I have a Brompton foldable Great when travelling Ron Just got one in the last month or so A vintage Raleigh 20 with 3 speed internal hub Modifi ed it a bit added a rack and different handlebars Now folds a bit smaller than the original version The relatively large frame for a folder works well for someone my large size Still to come changing the rear cog to give me somewhat lower gears Best part The bike was free something that was being tossed out by someone who didnt realise its potential and had apparently put on tires that were too large to work on this bike Cost so far a couple of hours work and parts that I already had Maybe 10 or so for the gearing change and a couple of deluxe accessories and it will be all round perfect for me Dwight Since I dont have one now I might buy the Origin 8 just because it is the cheapest and I dont know that I would enjoy riding a folding bike If I knew I liked them already Id maybe get a Bike Friday They seem to be good quality and I like the case that doubles as a trailer Karen I have a little Dahon Eco3 and took it with me to San Fran Rode it all over the city and across the Bay bridge It really made the trip even more special Norifumi I have a 5LINKS http 5links jp easy go folding bike and its changed my bicycle life I can go far more less annoying about rain weather Especially I like is go half way with train and go back with bicycle method Scott We have matching Dahon P8 s they are not only convenient but the most comfortable riding of the bikes we own Carl Ive had a late 60 s Italian U bike for two years now Great fun and good on trains Just bought a 70 s Raleigh Twenty and its even better Lacey I have a Dahon Speed D7 I was never a bike person but this has converted me I now commute to work What people are saying on the @ momentummag twitter feed @ beardfear @ provable @ Cycle_ Chic @ MomentumMag Im not a lady but I look fi ne after a Sydney ride in regular clothes I just dont ride that fast @ mbbl Happy in the rain RT @ MomentumMag Seriously stylish bike rain gear by @ Arcteryx @ madamedepe and @ iva_ jean shar es btUqG @ Lmccarth7 G reat response to @ gms ridiculous car vs bike campaign Well done @ Giant_ Sponsor Thnx @ momentummag for sharing pic twitter com YxMupHNj @ kaitlin_ bailey @ MomentumMag lululemon athletica famous for its yoga wear has released a new line of bike commuting clothing fb me 115AvJYP2 ya @ teganowens Super excited to start Assistant Photo Editor Internship over at @ MomentumMag this morning @ twowheelsgood Im a big fan of @ MomentumMag so Im thrilled they picked up my bike video http t co mkG2Z88v @ bchulka @ MomentumMag rode my bike to work 20 miles total Join the conversation facebook com momentummag twitter com momentummag 11 MOMENTUMPLANET COM NOV DEC 11 PHOTOS BY JOANNE COWAN COURTESY LAURA WELLS people of all genders ride step throughs especially in Europe And in an aging society that might be a good theme for an issue bikes and a graying culture as the Rivendell cataloguer suggests at some time everyone will need a step through I enjoy your magazine immensely Tom Mundahl St Paul MN Editors note Thanks for the feedback Tom You are absolutely right Although that feature in Issue 52 pp 46 37 was geared more towards lady riders step through frames are for all riders and are perfect for people who dont want to have to swing their leg over a straight top tube A RIDE TO THE THEATER One balmy summer evening I surprised my two young sons 4 and 6 with their fi rst ever tickets to see a theater production of Peter and the Wolf Never mind the light rain falling or the sun dimming Never mind my satin dress We would travel to the theater by our usual means by bicycle Cycling delivers a person ready for the venue looking fresh rosy alert and glowing That special evening was made particularly memorable by the sensuality of riding home quietly in the jasmine rich evening air with cool ocean mist on our skin a bright moon and Prokofi ev melodies still frolicking in our heads Had I chosen to drive our car we would have missed all that Laura Wells Pacifi c Grove CA
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