Articles by Elly Blue
Elly Blue is a writer and bicycle activist based in Portland, Ore. She blogs at Taking the Lane and is writing a book about Bikenomics that comes out in 2013. You can also find her on Twitter.
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Better than air conditioning: Tips for biking through the heat wave
Heat wave biking isn't for everyone. But if you put some thought into how you dress, take it slow, and always have water on hand, you'll love it.
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The Bike Factor: Disability and the ability to ride a bicycle
For many people with disabilities, cars don't just symbolize independence and freedom, they make them possible. But this isn't universally true
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Bicycling our way into work and out of the Great Recession
Bicycling creates a little wealth. But more importantly, it creates a lot of well-being. That's what the bicycle economy is all about.
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Bicycling's gender gap: It's the economy, stupid
Why don't more women in the U.S. ride bikes? Hint: it's not just about fear and fashion.
