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In this month's "The Artful Bike" we preview the women of Shereef Moustafa's ongoing photography project for Long Beach.

Your Bike Love Story - November 2011

The Beauty of the Bike Limo

Like many kids, I learned how to ride a bicycle without training wheels at age six, with my parents and grandparents taking turns running up and down the sidewalk holding on to the back of my seat until that magical moment when they let go and I kept on riding. I remember singing “I love Pippy Longstocking, up and away, and a sha-na-na!” over and over…and over… and feeling really cool. Read more...


Blame it on Harry Potter! by Starla

In 2008, a year after a breakup from the guy I honestly thought I would marry one day, I heard from a friend about this group called "Midnight Ridazz" (www.midnightridazz.com) that rode their bikes around LA at night. I was intrigued and wanted to join their Halloween ride in my Harry Potter costume. Read more...

 

A Passionate Newbie by Zelico Humphrey

I’m hoping to add the fellows later down the road to participate in the weekly bike ride with us, that is, once we, women, have built up our tolerance and cardio so that we can ride more than 10 miles without fainting and/or panting. Okay, it takes time! We are newbies at this sport. Smile! Read more...

 

 

 

Midlife Bike Makeover by Melissa Balmer

I decided to go for it. It was time. I was very nervous. I was afraid I'd forgotten how to ride a bike and that I might take a spill right in front of hundreds of people, but instead I took to riding again like a duck to water. My body hadn't forgotten. What fun it was and what a great reception the crowd gave us that night. Read more...

 

 

Would you like to share your own inspriational bike story, or that of a friend or loved one? If so we'd love to hear it. Write to us at wobsocal@gmail.com if you'd like to be included in a future edition.