Aside from numerous bike lanes and shared routes, I was psyched to see the bicycle sharing station (called B-Cycle) at the city and county building. Basically, the program provides stations around the city and anyone can check out a bicycle for anywhere they need to go. When they’re done, they return the bicycle. It’s that simple.

Deep in the heart of Laos along the Mekong River, my husband and I huddled together, staring at the six-inch crack. We were looking at the rim of my husband’s bicycle wheel and we knew were screwed. Hours from the nearest major city without possibility of repair, we contemplated the remainder of our bicycle adventure from the back seat of a speeding express bus.

As we get rested for a busy schedule in 2010, we wanted to recap the last few months of traveling. Just click on a balloon to check out all the fun!

You’ve heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” right? So when your buddy pulls up on a cruiser and you think singlespeed, take a closer look. Their bicycle is quite possibly driven by an internal-gear hub, otherwise known as a hub gear.

After wrapping up our visit in Waco, we pointed the IMBAru towards Colorado and started heading home. As usual, we discussed the weekend’s events and how it may have impacted the people who participated. Strangely enough, later that evening, we received a heartfelt email from Lannie French, one of Cameron Park’s dedicated rangers. Our visit had stirred his thoughts about the people of Waco and their interaction with the park. His reflections were the inspiration for this blog and it is our pleasure to share some of his passion. ..

This article was first published on Spadout, Nov 2009.
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