People in my beloved New York City just held a die-in rally to protest the rise in bike rider deaths there. I rode there most recently in April, and, as usual, I tend to have […]
The right to vote
Women gained the right to vote 100 years ago today. The bicycle played a fascinating role in the suffrage movement leading up to that, and this book designed for middle schoolers (but a colorful, fun […]
Growing out loud
I will never be able to see what my friend, Rashid Nuri, sees. He is a man, and he is Black, and he is fifteen years older than me, and he is a Harvard graduate […]
Now on SmartCitiesDive.com
Oh, cool! My scooter article for Ensia was republished on SmartCitiesDive.com. Dive in (or get there while scooting or Traveling at the Speed of Bike). See related posts: “A Moon Cycle. The Refrigerated Lifespan of […]
Rode to joy
This is my neighbor. She rides her bike often to go places, but always on the sidewalk — except for yesterday, when she rode to joy on this street (which is our only way in and […]
Meet Thelma
Meet Thelma. She is Today’s Nice Stranger. I met her while Traveling at the Speed of Bike. She was trimming bushes near the brick house her daddy built that is soon to be demolished so […]
Be the light
On this July 4th holiday and all days, be the light. The way forward depends on all of us.
Last bike class until September
I’m offering my last bike class until September. Registration required. Maximum 6 students. See details and register here.
