Errandonnee
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The Errandonnee and Simple Pleasures
When I was little, my sisters and I used to play a game we invented called “Sister.” Our variation of playing house, it entailed us making formal visits to each other’s bedrooms, speaking in what we imagined were elegant tones, and frequently employing the term “sister” as we conversed about the goings-on of our lives.… Continue reading
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Errandonnee Musings: If One Errandeurs, But No One Blogs It…
Did it make a sound? Who can say? Just in case it doesn’t, I know several people who have dedicated time not only to errandeuring, but to writing about their experiences as well. I am quite impressed with how quickly people are putting together their posts. They’re faster than a speedy roadie on a fenderless… Continue reading
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Errandonnee Updates of the Twitter Kind
A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has embraced and participated in the Errandonnee so far. The tweets are alive with errands, and they have been so much fun to follow. Here are some of the highlights: Continue reading
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Your Errandonnee Questions, Answered!
Looks like quite a few people got out this weekend to ride around and get things done! Good job, errandeurs. Errandeur is a French word for people who do errands on their bikes. Kidding! I made it up. Thanks to all the errandeurs who are tweeting and blogging their trips! (Blog roundup later this week:… Continue reading
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Winter Challenge: The Errandonnee
Winter got you down, craving the warmth of home? Feel down no more and hop on that bike. It’s time for a February challenge designed for the utility cyclist with lots of errands to do, even in wintertime– the Errandonnee! If you are a cyclist with places to go and people to see, this challenge… Continue reading
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Utilitaire 12: Winners Announced! Finally!
The Utilitaire 12 was all about celebrating everyday errands and cycling trips. Utility cyclists have figured out ways to use our bikes, our legs, and our own steam to live various aspects of our lives, carry stuff from point A to point B, and get things done. I think that deserves some recognition. People rode… Continue reading
