Tag: Biking
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San Diego Explained: Meet San Diego’s New Council President
After voters ousted San Diego City Council President Myrtle Cole in November, officials have rallied behind Councilwoman Georgette Gomez to become the next City Council president. Gomez represents District 9, which includes City Heights and other areas. As the new Council president and chair of the Metropolitan Transit System, she’s now poised to become one…
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Bikes del Pueblo Seeks Permanent Space to Help Mid-City Residents With Bike Repairs
Video Credit: Brian Myers By Brian Myers A flat tire or a broken chain is all it takes to put a bike out of service if the cyclist doesn’t know how to fix the problem or can’t afford a mechanic. Eleven year old BMX rider Erick Mwesa found that out last week. Biking allows him…
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Call This Bike Advocate a Spokes-woman
Samantha Ollinger recently quit her job as an accountant to focus full-time on advocating for bicyclists in San Diego. | Photo Credit: Sam Hodgson By Adrian Florido In 2008, Samantha Ollinger and her husband mounted their bicycles in Philadelphia and pushed off toward a new home in San Diego. They pedaled about 2,000 miles before…