logo's in the making...

this just in...marla's bicycle!!

there she be...my transport to Argentina.

I picked 'er up today from Recyclistas, a wonderful community bike shop & repair joint. I have been to 2 bike workshops there and plan to attend many more to pick up maximum skills before departure in September. I think the bike found me. It was hanging, part-finished, the day I spoke with Ryan, who was helping me fix my old bike, about the trip. He told me he was building this bike and it would be perfect. A great bike but a bit mini for the usual suspects. So I went back a week or so later to take it for a spin and I knew I'd found The Bike. I said so and that I'd be back soon to ride into the sunset with my new appendage.

I rode the whole way home today with a shit-eating grin on my face. A few people looked at me funny but most smiled back, shit-eating grins are incredibly contagious.

intro?

This is what we're doing.....Riding our bikes from Vancouver to Argentina and back all in the name of sustainability. We are also following the 100mile diet for the whole shebang.

I'm Marla, I live in Victoria, BC. I heard about this trip last fall and got on the bike seat around Christmas time. The project is in my thoughts 75-80% of the time, including while sleeping. I like cooking, eating, talking about food, sunshine, laughing, swimming and yoga. I also enjoy the occasional beer and finding excuses to wear costumes. Especially while bowling or dancing. I believe clean air is good for everyone and knowing where my food comes
from is important.


Chelsea here. I live and go to school in Vancouver.
I like to ride my bike, especially with others and for a cause I deem fit. ..and what better a purpose than promoting local food, community living, global awareness, de-motorizing your soul etc.. This certainly is more than a ' self-indulgent western middle class romp!'


This is only the tip of the iceberg folks. Stay posted for further developments..

ps. We're all ears to any advice... or jokes.