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  Winter in Cincinnati OH

  We don't get the temperatures of Cleveland(or the snow amounts), but I have gained experience from year-round riding.
  

  1.  On longer commutes, take a second pair of clothing...or at least gloves and socks.
     
  2.  Dress to be slightly cold.  You will ride faster and warm up quicker.
     
  3.  Fenders and lights, lights, lights.
     
  4.  Take the lane.  None of this crap of riding in the ruts or on the snowy edge of the road.  
     
  5.  When you throw your leg over the top-tube, remember to tell yourself that "people are nice."
     
  I smile, sometimes wave, and generally have a great ride.  

  Best of luck.  On Umbra on winter biking posted 11 months, 3 weeks ago 18 Responses

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  boxed cereal

  Remember the first 'R':  reduce.  Try buying in bulk instead of these packaged cereals.  Take your own bag and reuse.  On Eleven organic breakfast cereals get put to the spoon posted 1 year, 1 month ago 11 Responses

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  commuting on bike

  I am car-free as of January 1st.  If you have the right gear, it is possible to ride in any weather.

  Some days I felt like yehuda moon's character.
  http://yehudamoon.com/ for true commuting comics

  Check out http://www.mapmyride.com/ to map your route.

  TONS of info on commuting on the web.  
  http://www.bicyclinglife.com/PracticalCycling/index.html is only one example.On Umbra on hauling goods by bike posted 1 year, 6 months ago 11 Responses

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  Conflicted

  I have been vegetarian for 20+ years.  I am now vegan.  My dilemma is with leather Birkenstocks.  Two pair I have had for 10+ years.  The other 3 pair were gently used and given to me.  Do I keep all my leather shoes or donate them and buy vegan shoes?   I have a very hard time buying new things.  I know this seems silly, but I haven't been able to resolve this myself.  Any input?
  Thanks.On Umbra on leather vs. pleather shoes posted 1 year, 9 months ago 22 Responses