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CO2 is not a pollutant

ConservativeChick — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:38:03 -0500

Here is a site that is releasing CO2 to feed the plants that provide oxygen for our planet

I'm Riding Too!

ramona — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:34:38 -0500

Also not for Cliff Bar, but I'm going to hop over to their site and check out the challenge. We're just trying to save on gas here in the Midwest and keep our carbon footprint small. I'm curious if Columbus might be one of the "hot spots" the Cliff bus rolls through. I've been riding since June about every other day. I've managed to combine grocery shopping and exercise. I only get a few items at a time and ALWAYS stick to a list. I love my little bike basket although I think I must look like the wicked witch of the West as I struggle up our hill with my straw hat pulled over my eyes. I'm actually developing the thunder thighs I had in high school. It seems more than a few people will be reaping the benefits of cycling, at least till the economy turns around. I'm seeing bikes everywhere. It would be nice if the trend continues to help save our planet though.

I'm Riding!

alyssaroyse — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:58:21 -0500

Well, I didn't do it for Cliff Bar, but last week I started my "bike everywhere I can" challenge. This morning, however, I learned that I have to set an alarm if i want to bike to early morning meetings. I was very crabbin in my car on a sunny day!

But, i did blog about the benfits for mind, body and planet - and budget! Tomorrow is a new day,back in the saddle!

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Clif Bar 2 Mile Challenge: A Bike ride a week keeps the CO2 away, sorta

greenlagirl — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:43:52 -0500

The Clif Bar 2 Mile Challenge is back! The main idea of the challenge is to make all trips under 2 miles by bike, but this year's message is simpler and easier: Bike Once a Week to Fight Climate Change.

Still don't have a bike yet? The 2 Mile Challenge site features a Bike Builder, which lets you, you know, build your own bike -- then sends you a gear list and info on where to get the stuff.

I built myself a cruiser with a cute basket and blinky lights (above) and was v. tempted to buy it -- except oh wait -- I own one --

If you're lucky, the 2 Mile Challenge biodiesel tour bus'll come to your town, "loaded with trip-mapping and Bike Builder kiosks, an inspirational cycling video and the market’s best commuter bikes, along with CLIF BAR samples." Unfortunately, the bus won't be coming to my town, but will apparently be hitting "hotspots in the Midwest." There are hotspots in the Midwest? This is news to me --

No, those Clif bar wrappers still aren't recyclable in the traditional sense -- but Clif has teamed up with eco worm-poop company Terracycle to turn those wrappers into "unique accessories and other upcycled products." Sign up to collect the wrappers -- and a nonprofit org of your choice can get 2 cents per wrapper you send in!

Afraid a biking habit will mess up your 'do? Summer has a nice guide to looking hot while biking on BTC blog -- from the side-parted low hairstyle to bamboo denim trousers -- complete with diagram (right). Read and learn.

Top image courtesy of 2 Mile Challenge; bottom photo illustration by Summer Bowen
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BlogHer Contributing Editor Siel wants a lil bell for her pink townie bike and blogs at greenLAgirl.com.