Tag Archives: Indianapolis

Bicycles Indy Winter

Posted on January 28, 2012 by 16incheswestofpeoria

People rode bicycles straight into the winter in Indianapolis, and according to  Erika Smith, the city was keeping the bike lanes clear, too. (Indianapolis Star) A study makes the astounding claim that people who live in walkable communities are more … Continue reading →

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Weekly Linker: September 21, 2011

Posted on September 21, 2011 by 16incheswestofpeoria

The just-opened Indy (Indianapolis, Indiana) Bike Hub YMCA offers indoor bicycle parking and showers downtown. The mayor says, “We are making great strides to make Indianapolis a more bicycle-friendly city.” (Indy Bike Hub YMCA) Hugh Jackman takes a celebrity turn … Continue reading →

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World’s widest 2-1/2-mile bike path hosts diabetes fundraiser

Posted on June 14, 2011 by 16incheswestofpeoria

Repeat after yourself: “It’s not a race, it’s not a race, it’s not a race.” True, but one of 83 Tours de Cure in 2011, a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association held in various locations across the country, did … Continue reading →

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Unridden Russian folding bicycle occupies Indianapolis home

Posted on March 6, 2011 by 16incheswestofpeoria

In February, Craig the Architect alerted me to the heroic presence of a Russian folding bicycle within the Indianapolis gulag. An MMB3 for sale for $165 (or 4,723.57 rubles in early March). Now, thanks to Angela, a highly placed operative … Continue reading →

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Russian folds in Indianapolis

Posted on February 24, 2011 by 16incheswestofpeoria

Внимание! It’s red, it’s Russian and it rolls. Okay, that last attribute is just a guess. But hey, at $165 or best offer, you could have the only one on your block, maybe in your entire geographical designation unit. Thanks … Continue reading →

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