Andrew Felch I do not need to tell you, Green Energy Times reader, about the virtues of cycling. Connecting with nature and getting great exercise, while putting out ten to thirty times less CO2 per mile than a gas car … Continue reading →
A Road Guide to Shifting Out of the 1950s and Toward Common Sense Dave Cohen “Hey, where is your bike?” That is a question frequently flung at me when I am walking around Brattleboro. Yes, many people know I work … Continue reading →
Brett Yates Conversations about how to lower your carbon footprint often revolve around solar power and wind power. Transportation emissions are also significant. A big part of the solution there is pedal power. Visions of a carbon-free society tend to … Continue reading →
More people are finding their way back to biking thanks to the Upper Valley eBike Library project. Ebikes profoundly expand the range, carrying capacity (children and cargo), hill-climbing ease, and comfort of biking. Dave Cohen, director of VBike, says at … Continue reading →
G.E.T. Staff “When out-of-state visitors come in search of a ‘Vermont experience’ they’re chasing the best maple syrup, maple creemes, small-batch craft beer, locally roasted coffee, and fresh produce. And they want to enjoy it all with a Green Mountain … Continue reading →
These days, with limits on public transportation and daily protests, cyclists dominate cities around the country. Here’s how to become one. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/18/style/bike-buying-commute-exercise-questions.html?smid=em-share
Continue reading →Cyclists from many states will participate in the Tour de Heifer, the cycling event on Strolling of the Heifers Weekend, taking place on Sunday, June 9. “Strolling of the Heifers works on many programs year-round to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation … Continue reading →
Do e-bikes recharged off the fossil-fuel grid actually generate fewer carbon emissions than conventional human-powered bikes? EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine E-bike pioneer Justin Lemire-Elmore argues that e-bikes are better for the environment, at least … Continue reading →
By Karl Kemnitzer Reaching our transportation energy goals is often postponed until after we have weatherized our homes and installed solar panels, but since it is the largest energy use (37%) and emissions (46%) of any Vermont energy sector, it … Continue reading →
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: the National Bike Challenge starts this Sunday. Sign up today and start tracking your rides. (It’s free, fun and easy.) Compete with your friends, co-workers and neighbors for a chance to win new … Continue reading →