A.K. Streeter
April Streeter writes and bikes from Portland, Oregon. Her career has included five years as correspondent for Sweden, Norway, and the Baltic nations for Windpower Monthly magazine, two years as managing editor for Sustainable Industries magazine, and many years as correspondent of Tomorrow magazine. Follow her posts on the biking life at girlsonbikes.org.
Latest Stories from A.K. Streeter - Page 6
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Bike Sharing: It's Global City Cycling's Gateway Drug
Better than the subway or the bus, cheaper than taxis and healthier, too - bike sharing gets a boost from system-sharing cards.
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A New Four-Lane Superhighway To Be Built Only For Bikes
London has them. And Amsterdam. And Copenhagen. Now Sweden plans a four-lane superhighway, just for bicycles.
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Biking + Farmer's Market = Velo Fare Cookbook (Recipe)
Yes, it's deep winter now, but we can dream (and plan) for the days when biking to the market yields delicious bounty
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10 Bike Books We Want to Read Now
These 10 books cover everything from basic maintenance to true adventure tales.
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'Range Anxiety' Versus Reality - Why EVs Haven't Won Our Hearts and Minds
The average American driver, Census figures say, goes about 32 miles on any given day. Why, then do we obsess over EV range?
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Green-Roofed Gas Station is Pretty, But Is It Actually Sustainable?
Sweden says it will open Europe's 'most sustainable' gas station next week. Should the words 'gas station' and 'sustainable' ever be lumped together?
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Corsets Can Be Eco and Ethical, Too
While organic cotton undies and socks abound, sexy and sustainable lingerie is not as prevalent. Until the eco-corsets arrived.
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Transformer Tallbike Lets You Ride Above The Road Exhaust (Video)
This Russian bicycle goes from streamlined tallbike to low rider - while in motion!
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100 Iconic Bicycles At Your iPad Fingertips (Video)
This new iPad app is an encyclopedia of bicycle history told through the views of 100 iconic bikes.
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Green Gift Guide: 10 Commuter Bikes to Give or Get this Holiday Season
A new bike is a classic holiday gift: Here are the best of the 2012 commuter bike releases.
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Green Gift Guide: 12 Innovative, Practical Gifts For the Bicycle Lover
From reflective flower pins to steampunk bike locks, here are 12 gifts for your favorite cyclist, at lots of price points.
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Make People-Friendly, Bike-Friendly Cities, Say South African Photographers (Photos)
South African Bicycle Portrait Book Is In Final 24 Hours On Kickstarter.
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New York City Haiku Street Art Dedicated to Cyclists and Peds
Sidewalk haiku by artist John Morse is bittersweet testament to the power (and pain) of city cycling
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One Helmet, Many Heads - It's HelmetShare
In places where helmets are required (and even in places where they aren't) HelmetShare helps bike sharings grow
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Bike That Beats Childhood Obesity - Why Not For Adults?
Bike stand plus transmitter allows you to keep the TV going by pedaling. Funny, they peddle this to kids, but we adults need it just as much.
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5 Green Kitchen Renovation Tips for the Design-Savvy
Greener is easier in the kitchen, with high-tech hoods, skinny tiles, gorgeous recycled glass countertops, and more.
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What is the Ultimate Modern Utility Bike? 35 Views (Video)
'Utility Bike' as a category is a moving target - so many designers, so many useful bike design elements. Here's hoping many make it to the mainstream.
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Bike Swarm! It's the Occupy Movement's New Tool
Occupy Portland uses swarm of bikes as buffer, balm, and support tool in ongoing actions.
