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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Nobody Said It Would Be Easy

Bicycling is life-affirming. But it's also a challenge in this country.

Check out these two posts. In New York City, there have been only two arrests made in connection with 21 bicyclists killed by motorists.

And then there's the ongoing struggle in Congress where Republicans want to transfer what little money there is for bicycle/ped projects and give the money for highways.
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NEW BOOK ALERT Bicycle Man: Life of Journeys

Channel 8 News Report on Book:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xgzEbJTfts&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2WPNyqlq5um1qv5prxFA5N_VSNnBa21Bb8cwVCe-YRIDvzYeP5HW3gXiY

Book Excerpt from 83 Degrees:
https://www.83degreesmedia.com/features/new-book-about-bicycle-journeys-by-alan-snel-070720.aspx

Book Preview:
https://lvsportsbiz.com/2020/05/22/this-bicycle-man-is-peddling-book-filled-with-lifetime-of-bike-travel-stories-and-adventures/

Radio Interview with Ira:
https://talkaboutlasvegas.com/talking-with-alan-snel-june-8-2020/

Radio Interview with Bryan (28 minute mark):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OxAay9VhHs

Alan Snel: Bicycle Writer

Alan Snel: Bicycle Writer
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Best Way to Get Around

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  • Ride 2 Recovery Hits Vegas
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  • Creative Loafing Says Good-bye to Alan Snel
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In Loving Memory: Harriet Snel

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Oct. 1, 1942--Aug. 16, 2013
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