When I first started biking I didn’t know what I was doing. But I knew I was having fun. Yes, loads of fun, until… Yes, the unsolicited advice from strangers started coming. Of course some of it was useful advice. But no matter what it was also condescending. I wished they would be quiet and let me enjoy my ride. […]
Read More ›May 3rd & 4th, I’ll be participating in Somerville Open Studios this weekend along with 400 other artist in the city- a large enough event to warrant a continuously operating trolley to carry you around. (Or you could just bike.) I’ll have posters, framed prints, t-shirts. Stop by and say hello! May 3rd & 4th, […]
Read More ›BKB Somerville is hosting events throughout Bike Week. I will be there Tuesday, May 6th from 7-10 pm with prints, posters, t-shirts & more. Stop by and say hello!
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The other day I was biking to work when this happened: I wouldn’t think anything of it if it happened once. But I’ve noticed my attire seems to prompt certain responses in other road users. How do I know it’s not just an off day? Because I have the ability to change clothes. Some days I’m this cyclist: […]
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Recently I found myself in this situation: And I wished I could show this dude what would happen if I really did own the road. Things would be very different. I wouldn’t have to take the lane ever again. People would have their roads back, and they’d be safer because… Bad behavior wouldn’t be tolerated. And parking […]
Read More ›I will be giving a TEDx talk at TEDxSomerville On March 30th. TEDxSomerville is a day-long event celebrating the exciting ideas, art, initiatives, inventions, community, and other Movements that relate to and spring from Somerville. This year, the theme is “Movement.” Speakers, artists and musicians from around the community will share their passions, talents and […]
Read More ›New in the Bikeyface store are several color 8×10″ fine art prints. All are archival and printed on 100% cotton rag paper with a matte finish. Both the paper and the color quality has a lovely watercolor feel. The images have been taken from past posts and been updated and colorized. I hope to add more […]
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When I bike, I’m pretty by the book when it comes to the rules of the road. It used to be that I expected everyone else to do the same. But experience has made me more empathetic. So when I hear someone demand something like: “We need all cyclists to follow the rules of the road. […]
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The other day I vented to an acquaintance about an issue that’s frustrated me this winter. However, this led to several more issues for me to be frustrated about. For a moment I actually felt bad for picking this battle. But I knew this person. And if she were me, it would go like this. […]
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