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Posted on February 6, 2020February 4, 2020

20 commutes in 2020 — #1: Ice, ice baby.

I was sure glad I had studs because Kepler was a sheet of ice. Not a smooth sheet, but one that had been churned up by car tires and turned by the daily freeze-thaw cycle into a jumble of babyhead-sized lumps. It was like riding on slippery cobbles. I knew it would be a little …

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Posted on February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

20 bike commutes in 2020.

This year, I'd like to bike to or from work at least 20 times. This sounds like a very "low hanging fruit" goal -- especially considering how much I ride -- except for the fact that last year I know that I did it less than 10. For those who don't know of my bike …

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Posted on February 14, 2019March 7, 2019

Mini commute life.

For the past couple of months, Evan and I have been sharing a vehicle because we both seem to have terrible car luck and his truck has a mystery issue that has us running around to different mechanics and spending too much money. Unfortunately, both our jobs are far enough away that commuting by bike …

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Helena Kotala

Outdoor adventurist. Bikes, trail runs, paddles, hikes, and more. Map, trails, and outdoor recreation at the Pennsylvania Environmental Council. Central PA based.

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