tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:00:10 +0000Mountain Equipment Co-opbikesbicycling at UBEcologyBernPortlandPittsburghNYCAustinGristEarth DayElmwoodsafetyGood Going WNYbikingbikeTifft Nature PreserveEnvironmentGO Buffalobike-to-workSteel WindsbicycleChicagoPatagoniatelecommutingRipon CollegeBuffaloemissionsrideLance Armstrongbike rackcyclingfilmDarwin Martin HousesharrowsJamisGreen Options BuffaloCampus Wheelworkshttp://www.thegreenerride.org/noreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)Blogger9112542.934757-78.811804tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-6659613920475883322Fri, 21 May 2010 15:52:00 +00002010-05-21T14:58:39.746-04:00bike-to-workbicycling at UBbikeDear Readers,This is the fourth year that the Greener Ride has been sharing the benefits of bicycling in the City of Buffalo. Over the years, we've featured contributions from other bike commuters, focused on specific bike routes around town, and shared news and events about bike happenings in Buffalo.The site is curated by the UB Green Office, so there is often a focus on the efforts of the http://www.thegreenerride.org/2010/05/greener-ride.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/tN1GDn4bEEE" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-8175826894147874646Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:29:00 +00002009-06-05T11:29:02.689-04:00From Buffalo Rising Online:by Justin BoothThe City of Buffalo's Commercial District Bicycle Parking Program has been spearheaded by Green Options Buffalo and continues to see results. To date, 70 racks have been installed and because of the demand - more are on the way. On May 26th the Council approved an additional $59,000 for a second phase of the program which will equate to another 100 or http://www.thegreenerride.org/2009/06/more-bicycle-racks-on-way-sign-up-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/_YfNJng71po" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-4492988317991173579Tue, 19 May 2009 13:58:00 +00002009-05-19T09:58:01.550-04:00Campus WheelworksJamisLast week, I started riding my new Jamis Satellite and it is fantastic. After some minor adjustments and growing pains, it's great to ride a bike that fits well and allows me to feel good about the ride.Thanks to the kind folks at Campus Wheelworks for helping me choose the bike and get it ready for the road.Jimhttp://www.thegreenerride.org/2009/05/my-new-bike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/1UEKNSfflRI" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-8978309377402592062Mon, 18 May 2009 15:30:00 +00002009-05-18T11:30:02.507-04:00Last week was bike to work week, with Friday being bike to work day. I took it quite seriously, riding my bike 4/5 times last week. However, I read an article in a bike magazine, I can't remember which one, that was getting at the point that Bike to Work Week/Day shouldn't be held up in special regard. It should happen beyond the designated week. It should come naturally.I love riding my bike to http://www.thegreenerride.org/2009/05/bike-to-work-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/VOHbjIBN5iQ" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-4802301485226890638Mon, 04 May 2009 15:31:00 +00002009-05-04T11:31:00.758-04:00PittsburghPortlandA colleague passed this article on to me about some of the emerging bike towns in the US. It shouldn't be long before Buffalo is on there! Check out the comments for all the other cities that readers thought should have been on the list.http://www.thegreenerride.org/2009/05/bike-cities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/1g4PBI8ywLs" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-8411666185384716323Fri, 01 May 2009 19:16:00 +00002009-05-01T15:16:00.979-04:00Campus WheelworksMountain Equipment Co-opJamisBernI've rode my bike to work 5 times now in the last two weeks. I've been through our lone 80 degree day so far, rain, and temperatures in the high 30s. It's been fun! It took me two days or so to feel good about riding physically. Now I've got my stamina back and on Wednesday, had one of the best rides home ever!To top it off, I just put a down payment on a new Jamis Satellite from Campus http://www.thegreenerride.org/2009/05/first-few-weeks-of-riding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/jd5pI4qbdK0" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-8506212581746728834Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:30:00 +00002009-04-13T16:30:02.080-04:00Campus WheelworksJamisI popped into Campus Wheelworks over the weekend to check on the bike I'm eyeing. Although I have yet to ride one, I'm pretty psyched about the Jamis Satellite. After talking to Ethan at Wheelworks, it sounds like it could be the bike for me. My goal is to start riding to work again this week, so I better dust off my trusty Schwinn and make sure its good to go.http://www.thegreenerride.org/2009/04/new-bike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/tPi434E5rY4" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-6624928378155145372Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:12:00 +00002009-03-30T11:12:18.778-04:00For most people, biking in Buffalo is dictated by the weather. It gets hard to ride around town without bundling up beginning in November, and the last threats of snow usually fade in April. That doesn't stop some brave souls from biking year round, but unfortunately (right now) I am not one of them.It is however, closely approaching that time of year when I dust off my bike and start riding. http://www.thegreenerride.org/2009/03/its-that-time-of-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/GB-4UJYj2jQ" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-7278293730758193293Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:18:00 +00002008-08-27T09:27:00.906-04:00I'm not going to lie. I've fallen off the bike.I started the summer with great expectations of riding to work several times a week. But I haven't. It's largely a function of me being out of the office for a few weeks because of a conference and vacation as well as me being sick for a few days and avoiding the bike. I also had some mechanical problems that kept me from pedaling.What's the excuse? http://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/08/falling-off-bike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/C5bp5Q9r3Bk" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-880894375730099847Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:21:00 +00002008-08-15T12:21:00.381-04:00Living in Buffalo is certainly different than where I grew up in the outskirts of a town that hosted a post office, a gas station, a church, what used to be a school, and a plethora of cows. It goes without saying that riding my bike around those back roads was much more care-free than the busy roads of Buffalo. Given this stark contrast, biking Buffalo can be a bit intimidating and it’s no http://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/08/making-switch-part-v.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/JBNmHK8zQq4" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-7264863601190250282Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:02:00 +00002008-08-13T16:06:15.872-04:00<?xml:namespace prefix = o /> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; http://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/07/making-switch-part-iv.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/79c0UTBngPk" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-5513598742943714275Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:39:00 +00002008-07-29T13:01:06.625-04:00This fall, UB community members have another transportation alternative to help lessen the pain at the gas pumps, decrease the number of single-occupancy vehicles on campus, and reduce our carbon footprints.UB Parking & Transportation Services has engaged with Good Going WNY (goodgoingwny.com) ridesharing program, created by the Greater Buffalo-Niagara Regional Transportation Council. Good Going http://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/07/ub-goes-greener-joins-regional-ride.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/E4WJTlmyEfo" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-1432656544617829416Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:08:00 +00002008-07-03T16:08:00.846-04:00bike rackbikingbikeFrom Grist.org--continuing the trend of posts here that question what it means to be a cyclist.Dear Umbra,I bus, bike, or walk to work 98 percent of the time. I was wondering, when I'm biking (or walking, for that matter), am I inhaling more pollutants than those around me who are emitting them from their gas-guzzlers? Your answer won't change my habits, since I'm not going to drive to work http://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/07/saga-of-fume_03.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/bvC8ziYW1Tc" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-8988425414900848291Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:25:00 +00002008-07-02T13:25:00.854-04:00bikingbike-to-workbicycling at UBbike“For instance, the bicycle is the most efficient machine ever created: Converting calories into gas, a bicycle gets the equivalent of three thousand miles per gallon.” ~Bill Strickland, The Quotable CyclistWhat a great trade-off. Rather than paying for gasoline in order to get around, I instead burn calories. The only greater trade off I can think of is getting my new bike for free! A http://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/07/making-switch-part-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/UmJiyzwGnaA" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-7391403657050502649Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:47:00 +00002008-06-27T08:47:01.402-04:00bike-to-workemissionsbikesFrom TerraPass: In a working paper entitled “The Environmental Paradox of Bicycling”, Karl Ulrich at the University of Pennslyvania reports that shifting people from their cars to bicycles offers almost no benefit to the environment. We’ll dig into this paradox in just a second, but first a little background. Ulrich is the man behind TerraPass, the Wharton professor who challenged his http://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/06/from-terrapass-blog-everything-good-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/SYw0DvclWiE" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-276154425182558402Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:23:00 +00002008-06-25T18:23:22.438-04:00bike-to-workbicycling at UBbikebicycleSo where am I at? I’ve recently decided to give up driving whenever possible and begin biking everywhere. Great, but this is hard to do if you don’t own a bike. As I described in my last posting, I am that typical college student that is in a perpetually indebted state. In other words, getting a nice expensive bike is simply out of the question. I’ve got my eyes open for something under $50,http://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/06/making-switch-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/7-6l3vCHs5M" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-1687205738458252593Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:59:00 +00002008-06-24T13:59:00.553-04:00From Terrapass:2,400 city employees in Birmingham, AL will be working four-day weeks this summer. The city believes this may save employees up to $1 million in gas expenses alone, or about five million pounds of CO2.The motivation of the change was cited as fuel costs for both the city and its workers, but the move also highlights how we can reduce emissions and save money at the same time. In http://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/06/four-day-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/YlXJLHmP8T0" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-6518985375023660555Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:06:00 +00002008-06-23T16:18:39.140-04:00bike-to-workbicycleAs I have reported on The Greener Ride previously, I have been commutingto work (more or less) every day for more than a year now. There is nota lot to update other than that the experience has been fun and/enriching/: in the positive sense that it has made my life better andmore enjoyable; and in the negative sense that I'm saving money by *not*buying gas at $4.13 to haul my keister along the http://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/06/view-from-road-lee-dryden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/kubDqa09slQ" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-2948720043452900477Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:14:00 +00002008-06-16T16:14:01.207-04:00Buffalobike-to-workbicycleI pledge to leave my car at home whenever possible. I write this in response to a collection of events and happenings that have completely changed my viewpoint on cars and allowed me to recognize my own – and many others’ – senseless addiction to cars. I began to see the incredibly obvious reasons to not drive: the inconveniences, the costs, the environmental consequences, etc. I also beganhttp://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/06/making-switch-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/991eo6ZlPqw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-4685512904158231200Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:55:00 +00002008-06-12T16:58:53.910-04:00This is link to an awesome video that shows the various commute times of a cyclist, metro rider and car driver in New York City. It's neat to see the ease at which the cyclist gets to the destination. Who do you think wins? Enjoy!From ecovelohttp://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/06/great-nyc-commuter-race.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/_VLzm0MtrVk" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-6850313191610198868Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:56:00 +00002008-06-13T16:15:34.887-04:00Steel WindsbikebicycleTifft Nature PreserveA couple weeks ago, I took a bike ride down to the Tifft Nature Preserve to meet a friend for a nice walk. The perspective that this ride gave me of Buffalo's past and its future was really neat. I was able to ride down Michigan Avenue to Ohio Street and travel in the midst of our historic grain elevators. Over the Ohio Street bridge, I could see the new wind turbines at the Steel Winds site http://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/06/riding-to-tifft-nature-preserve.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/iohG3K0tVjU" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-3535322335133148151Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:43:00 +00002008-06-10T15:48:22.502-04:00I've been riding to work a couple times a week for the last few weeks and I've really enjoyed it. I've amended my route to work a little bit, cutting up Lisbon to Parkridge, seemingly avoiding the slight hill I encounter on Winspear. On the way home, I've stayed course on Main Street through the construction. I didn't have any huge problems with debris or cars passing too closely until two weeks http://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/06/update-from-road.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/tS7Pcx6v_HU" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-7157431296453484626Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:02:00 +00002008-06-09T09:02:01.436-04:00bikingGreen Options BuffaloGO BuffalobikeFrom Buffalo Rising:Are you planning on going to Thursday at the Square this summer? Don’t want to pay for gas to drive downtown? Well every Thursday, during Thursday at the Square (Lafayette Square), Green Options Buffalo, through a new partnership with Buffalo Place, will be hosting a bicycle valet service.What is a bicycle valet? At the corner of Main and Mohawk at 5:30pm on every Thursday http://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/06/bicycle-valet-at-thursday-at-square.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/XuARFX8j2lM" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-516692939511282728Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:34:00 +00002008-06-06T14:04:34.687-04:00bikingbike-to-workbicycleFrom Grist.org. In case you were wondering:Dear Umbra,A couple of your recent columns have been about this novel idea of biking as the end-all in green transportation, but how green is biking, especially when you go out to buy a new one? If you switch to biking as the main source of transportation, you will be rewarded with the fantastic extra energy only exercise can bring, but won't you need tohttp://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/06/on-impacts-of-biking.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/WL7EuoAR2Ps" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281268073555411801.post-5788140533103964504Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:41:00 +00002008-06-05T08:41:00.967-04:00telecommutingFrom Grist.org:When Casual Friday Means Pajamas More employees encouraged to telecommute, work short weeks <!-- Begin news_content.mc --> <!-- Start "Related Media" --> <!-- End "Related Media" --> Employers across the country are offering workers the option to telecommute or work a four-day week to help cut down on fuel costs. Compressed work weeks are particularly attractive to http://www.thegreenerride.org/2008/06/telecommuting-gains-momentum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jim Simon)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheGreenerRide/~4/rXsvbXSCCfg" height="1" width="1"/>