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Lacy Dim / January 31, 2011 2:48 am

Urban Adventure #2 – Finding The Perfect Reading Spot In Long Beach

One of my favorite things to pass the time is reading.  I could spend my time reading just about anything so long as it keeps me interested.  Sometimes, even reading the back of a shampoo bottle while on the john can keep my occupied for longer than necessary…but let’s not focus on that. A good read sometimes gets better when

Ronnie Sandlin / January 29, 2011 6:04 pm

Person Spotlight #1 – SK Bronson

Meet SK, he is a local cyclist that rides a fixed gear bike in Long Beach. Sk is a well known rider from L.A. to Long Beach, and you can find him at almost all of the fixed gear rides in Long Beach.

Cory / January 29, 2011 1:29 am

Out of Sight, Out of Mind.

Cory asks the question why does the north side of Long Beach get no love? Cory showcases decrepit bike paths, wasteful spending on impractical bike racks, and his gripes with riding in the often neglected parts of town.

Ronnie Sandlin / January 28, 2011 7:00 pm

Slow Ryders, Candy Paint, And Friendship

I was walking out of the door the other day and as soon as I stepped outside, to my surprise was bike after bike powder coated with awesome bright candy colors. I immediately grabbed my camera and started filming. The group is called the Slow Ryders, and you can find them at bixby park on Saturday afternoons

Ronnie Sandlin / January 24, 2011 1:18 pm

Climate Refugees

When: Monday, January 24 · 7:00pm – 9:00pm Where: Honda Theater at the Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way Climate Refugees, premiered at Sundance and featured in the Copenhagen summit, is a brand new film about the ‘human face of climate change.’ USGBC-LA Emerging Professionals are partnering with the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific as well as USGBC Chapters

Ronnie Sandlin / January 24, 2011 1:09 pm

Glued Together

RVW (Renee Van Winkle) is a Long Beach, California based artist that specializes in Pop Culture Collage Art. She has used mediums ranging from Canvas, Cigar Boxes, Furniture (Tables, Chairs, Stools, Desks, etc), Hand Bags to even Surf Boards. She has had multiple artist showcases throughout Southern California. And has had her artwork featured in print media publications throughout California. RVW is steadily establishing herself in the ever growing LA art scene. Look for upcoming art showings and a line of Collage Hand Bags soon to be released

Ronnie Sandlin / January 24, 2011 12:49 pm

War and Peace (January Evolver LB Spore)

This month, Evolver Long Beach and The Institute for the Advancement of Community invite veterans, artists, activists, and members of the local community to extend an olive branch and join 40+ Evolver Spores—globally synchronized meet-ups—as we mobilize our hearts and minds to evolve beyond the archaic culture of war. Recent figures place the total casualties of the United States’ military

Graham Baden / January 24, 2011 6:05 am

How To Wrap Your Own Bar Tape Like A Pro

Wrapping your own bar tape can be more difficult that you think. Bar tape can change the whole look of you're bike, positively, or negatively. Learn the secret tricks bike mechanic Graham has learned over the years, and save yourself money.

Lacy Dim / January 24, 2011 5:46 am

Urban Adventure #1 The World’s Shortest Railroad, Medicinal Herbs, and Angels Flight

With Only a few dollars in your pocket, and a zest for adventure, I am going to show you an exciting day journey you can have, that doesn't require you to drive. From Long Beach to Los Angeles, we explore such fascinations like "The World's Shortest Railroad, and "Angels Flight" and a market that dates back to

Ronnie Sandlin / January 12, 2011 6:34 pm

Desmond Bridge Public Forum

The Port of Long Beach is opening up public forum to address the redesign of the Gerald Desmond Bridge. Cycling advocates say the new bridge is more dangerous for cyclists, and pedestrians.