Car Less Brit

a still from the upcoming Car Less Brit video: “Packing Heat; a short survival guide for the bike commuter.”

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‘exciting! Blue Ridge Parkway tour bikers are staying at my place weds. ‘contacted me thru http://warmshowers.org but I hope they aren’t slow-torture killers

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Hollywood's Ronny Cox an advocate for over 50's hoppin' on bikes!

Hollywood actor/musician/songwriter Ronny Cox visited Roanoke, VA last Thursday on his tour to promote his latest CD–Songs with Repercussions.

I put this major(!) happening together and hung out with Ronny later that evening and following morning.

He soon started chatting about his love of biking and advocating for the over 50’s to hop on a bike with him!

click here to see Ronny tell the story firsthand from his hotel room

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yet another puncture! I really must stop riding over intriguing objects in the road

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Claudia de Franko, artist, having fun on her bike.

downtown Roanoke, VA.

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“around town, biking is faster than driving”
—Linda Thornton, Director
Community High School of Arts and Academics

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Uttara Yoga Studio located 112-B Kirk Ave, Roanoke, VA, is offering a special deal for bikers!

Arrive by bike during the week of August 31 - September 4 and take a class for just a $5 donation to the American Cancer Society.

See Uttara Yoga Studio website for class schedule, etc.

25 August 2009 • uttara yoga studio bike discount

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Colorado Motorists Call For “Protest” Against Cyclists

‘a fascinating story and perhaps even more fascinating comments after the story.

‘hope this never happens in Roanoke as more & more folks start biking on the roads

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Car Less Brit receives some advice; august 13 2009

‘a short video involving a car driver yelling advice to Car Less Brit while he’s riding his bike.

p.s. i recognized the lady yelling; she was doing it for a joke so we improvised the rest!

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Richmond Times-Dispatch...

features Roanoke Manif Spaciale today!

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‘starting work on the bike space frames for Roanoke Manif Spaciale bike event

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‘received some negative feedback about the planned Manif Spaciale event in Roanoke, that it will cause car drivers to hate bikers.

but be assured, it won’t

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august 7

Manif Spaciale, the famed Montreal originating space-framed bike event, is happening in Roanoke, august 7!

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Biking Boom in Roanoke? and, Governor Kaine promotes green initiatives in Roanoke

“How many people in the City of Roanoke would trade in their car for a bike? …take a second glance at our streets, and the bike culture seems less than booming. Kicking your car to the curb is not only a sacrifice—it’s a luxury many can’t afford….”
—Rachel Eisenhower, Roanoke City Buzz Examiner

click title for link to full article

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