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Bike Wash to Go
During the winter, my bike takes a beating with all the salt and road grime. Add the sand from riding along the lakefront and it doesn't...

John Zappa
Feb 6, 20162 min read


Safety in Numbers: More Riders Means Safer Streets
Although it sounds contradictory, the greater the number of people biking the safer the environment. This concept of "Safety in Numbers"...

John Zappa
Jan 27, 20163 min read


Stories on the Move - A Slice of Life on the Bike
Last night I attended the inaugural kick-off of Stories on the Move. Sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance (ATA), the event was...

John Zappa
Jan 21, 20164 min read


Baby It's Cold Outside!
It was 0 degrees during the ride this past Monday morning and again today. Add in the wind chill and it felt like -15 below zero. Perhaps...

John Zappa
Jan 12, 20164 min read


You Don't Have to be Fearless to Bike to Work
Over half of Americans (ages 18 and over) would like to bicycle more often and perceive bicycling as a convenient mode of transportation....

John Zappa
Jan 5, 20164 min read


One Bike Entreprenuer's Novel Approach to Raising Funds
Earlier this year, I provided an overview of Pedal to the People - the mobile bike shop in Chicago that comes to you to provide repairs...

John Zappa
Dec 23, 20153 min read

