Bicycle Passengers Illegal?

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Consumer Reports: Average gas prices--April 26, 2010

How 'bout that, yet another reminder why we should all move to something free of gas:

Consumer Reports Cars Blog: Average gas prices--April 26, 2010

You have the choice to make the conscious decision of freeing yourself of this ridiculousness. It sounds overwhelming at first, but adjusting your life to fit life on two wheels without a motor works out just fine...if you let it.

The biggest argument I hear is that transferring "stuff" will be too difficult. Well, tell me again, why you needed that 52" flat panel LCD screen in your room?

Oh, you think its cheaper to buy a crate of spam at Costco instead of investing in a more local organic and self-sustaining alternative?

Yes, I might be visiting the local market more often during the week but so what? I stock less (if anything at all) in the freezer, I eat what I cook because I stock less and I'm less likely to look for bulk because bananas will only live for so long.

I don't live off the grass in the front yard (its actually still growing) but try to make conscious decisions to lead by example. I start with the bicycle.

Banana Pancakes for two...

I was out getting breakfast and came across the Trek T200 tandem bicycle parked infront of the Big City Diner on Wailae Ave.

I've never seen one from Trek yet and its great to see that these two folks went to the diner with their health in mind :)
To be honest, I was there to eat at the diner as well! Yup, cinammon bread french toast with a side of hash brown - its my binge day.

Why would you want to ride a tandem bike, you ask? Well, if you have a significant other who's scared to get on two wheels solo, this could be the ticket to convert them. Otherwise, its a great way to get those that are less fortunate involved.

If you're trying to help someone get into shape via bicycle, this is definitely an option. Depending on whether your geographic location provides flat lands, this could be a great way to enjoy the scenery together.
Ever been to the Redwood Forest in Humboldt County, California? I was told that that best way to experience the Redwoods would be via motorcycle - I find this to be a great alternative. Avenue of the Giants is a 32-mile drive through a forest ofo mountainous trees that are older than Jesus Christ himself.

Live in South Carolina? I bet this would be a sweet ride through Myrtle Beach to the nearest sweet potato casserole!

Its a great community option if you live in a student house. If you have similar schedules and its convenient enought to 'carpool,' then why not? People are already using the BusCycle.

Meet Shirley, My Mule

I recently road the beautiful coastlines of Oahu with my fine mule here! My REI Quarter Dome T2 tent came along for the ride too so more pictures to come. Making this post is just committing to getting all the video done too.
Anyway, this is her, resting on that gorgeous red dirt.

Hawai'i Bicycling League

I figured out recently during some research that the Hawai'i Bicycling League is literally blocks from where I live! According to their website, The mission of the Hawaii Bicycling League is to promote cycling for health, recreation, and transportation through advocacy, education, and events. I've been browsing around on their site and am really interested in their education programs and am am starting to understand why the Google Maps Street View doesn't show a storefront (webstore).

I'm sure I'll be able to learn a lot about the local bicycle culture in addition to advocacy programs and even bills on the city level.