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Bike building project: Completing a Bike

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

Out of the tree that we planned to build (see previous posts), one is completed. The big space between the front wheel and the handle bar is the cargo area, that folds up vertically for storage. As you can see … Continue reading →

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Self Defense workshop

Posted on March 14, 2013 by

Self-defense is a basic human right. Learn how to harness your own strength to feel more secure and to protect your self and your loved ones. After a short warm up exercise we will practice with partners some simple and … Continue reading →

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Bike Building Project: Closer to completion

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

This is not the bike I outlined building a few posts ago, you might say. And you would be correct on that. Indeed this is how far I have gotten with the first part of the working together with my … Continue reading →

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Adjusting the Adjustables

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

One of the reasons I feel more comfortable riding my bike than driving is because I know how to fix most problems that can occur with a bike, and the total tool-set that makes it possible is with me all … Continue reading →

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Full-Belly Dance party

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

Once again Grow Food Northampton is co-sponsoring a terrific benefit dance party to support our region’s local food security. The Full-Belly, Benefit Dance Party was created four years ago to capture the incredible outpouring of support and community involvement during … Continue reading →

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Sidekick Trailer

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

A few weeks ago I have seen a picture of the sidecar for a longtail bicycle, which is called Xtracycle. Xtracycle is a cargo bicycle, the earliest of the longtail type, and is famous for the very flexible platform and … Continue reading →

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Emotional (and Physical) Preparation for Changing Times

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

As the news gets crazier and the changes around us speed up, we may realize that we are facing something we have never had to deal with before. With this realization we are likely to feel anger, fear, sadness/depression, confusion, … Continue reading →

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Working Group Council meeting

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

The next Transition Amherst Council meeting happens this Thursday, January 17 at 44 Beston street in the home of Gabor Lukacs, from 7 to 9 PM. The goal of the meeting is 1) To support and coordinate the work of … Continue reading →

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Bike Building Project: the Team

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

A few weeks ago in a previous post I have described some of my planning efforts for building a bike here. When I got into building cargo bicycles I set up a rig to be able to build long wheelbase … Continue reading →

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Frontloader Fun from Spring

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

A friend of mine sent me these pictures. I thought with all the snow outside they will bring back the lush of spring for a moment. The bicycle is home built, and stands up for the use very well so … Continue reading →

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