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Category Archives: Biking
Bike to Coffee Shop; Get to Work
This week I’m discussing transportation with my Roosevelt University students in my online SUST 210 Sustainable Future class. Today I used three modes of transportation by 8:30am here in my hometown of Joliet, IL. First, I drove my daughter Esmé … Continue reading
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Biking to Work in Joliet, IL
Since I’m discussing transportation this week in my SUST 210 Sustainable Future online class at Roosevelt University, I thought it most appropriate to use my bike to commute to work. Some of our sources I’m analyzing with my students speak … Continue reading
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Get on Your Bike
A few weeks ago marked the summer solstice, and I venture the following exhortation as we relish (or endure) this season of heat and long days. We need to get out of our cars and get back on our bikes. … Continue reading
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