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Bike Friendly
October 25, 2010
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Consider Biking in 614 Magazine
Two Wheel Revolution
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By Travis Hoewischer |
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Doug Morgan hears it from his friends all the time. They call him a "green freak," a car-hater. Far from it, he says.
When the Wall Street lawyer and Ohio native moved back to Clintonville with his family in 1987, purposely enrolling his kids in Columbus Public Schools to "support the urban center," he still drove everywhere he needed to go for years.
This reliance on his car didn't cause a sudden attack of conscience so much as a profound realization.
"It was the realization of how disconnected I had become from my community," he said. "It was disconcerting. I wasn't truly seeing my community - and I don't think anyone can through a windshield."
Many like Morgan are components of an extensive grassroots network of active citizens that have helped convince the City of Columbus that, if we are to take a bold step forward, we must begin by turning to the past.
Obesity, high gas prices, job loss, the economy, the environment - all these 21st century problems that plague Columbus, our state, and our country might be alleviated by embracing the use of a 19th century invention:
The good old bicycle.
September 25, 2010
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Urban Velo
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Urban Velo is published bi-monthly. Thats six times per year, on the odd months. Issues are available for free download as they become available. Print copies are available onlineand at select bicycle retailers and coffee shops.
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