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The News Leader: Bicycling in Clermont

The topic of cyclists utilizing Clermont’s roadways has been a hot topic in social media lately.  I’ve even chimed in a time or two, inspired by seeing a group of riders using a busy, narrow roadway right next to an empty bike trail.  But my concern was not the inconvenience […]

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Orlando Sentinel: Rain can’t damper fun of first Ride for our Homies

When Retro City Cycles hosted a fundraiser, “Ride for our Homies,” on July 18, they learned a couple of things about how to effectively stage these kinds of events.  The first was that their decision to use “selfies” – having five check points, and encouraging bicycle riders to stop and take […]

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Orlando Sentinel: Florida’s bike paths to get $25 million annually

Gov. Rick Scott was in a cutting mood after the state Legislature passed a $78 billion budget earlier this year, but one $25 million line item escaped his veto. Senate President Andy Gardiner inserted a change into how vehicle-registration fees are spent and siphoned off $25 million annually for what […]

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Orlando Sentinel: Something’s afoot – Communities become more walkable

Beth Kassab with the Orlando Sentinel shares her personal experiences with walkable communities. Check out the original story here. A few nights ago I walked to dinner. The kids hopped on their bikes, and my husband and I followed on foot. The squeals of soaked toddlers darting in and out […]

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Orlando Sentinel: Bicyclists happy Seminole will fill gaps on Rinehart Trail

Lisa Portelli is an avid bicyclist who rides more than 200 miles a week on roads and trails throughout Central Florida. But what she finds unnerving is bicycling on trails with missing sections. It forces her to get off the trail, ride on the roadway for the length of the […]