Three more bicycle things which crossed our desks this week. No endorsement should be inferred or implied…
We just liked them and thought you might too.
Enjoy and ride safe!
1 – A very “close to home” cycling detour this week: Join the Sustainable Fairfax – ReduceX2 Challenge to reduce the number of car trips and win great prizes! The goal is to reduce the number of single-occupancy car trips you take by at least two per week. This self-paced Challenge can be started at any time and lasts for 3 weeks. Just text “start” to 415-214-9502 and you are on your way to discovering the benefits of car-free trips! You can learn more at their website or by emailing SustainFX@gmail.com.
2 – Sure, if you are a bit of a bike geek, you know what a penny-farthing is, but do you know why it’s called that? Our friends at Merriam-Webster have created this set of cycling related words to test your obscure bicycle terminology knowledge.
3 – As more options crop up for battery-assisted riding, here’s a WSJ article which features several interesting takes on the idea.