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Jody

Columbus, OH

Columbus Bike City, USA

Interests: bicyles, biking, bike, yoga, dancing, reiki, activities: global outreach, loud music, deep discussions, 6 feet under, carnivale, we are marshall, daily show, south park, podcasting; television favorites: medium, starting over; movies: what the bleep do we know, what dreams may come, hitchikers guide to the galaxy, real time with bill maher

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Media Mentions by The Columbus Dispatch

Jody Dzuranin quoted in The Columbus Dispatch Continue reading

Posted Dec 1, 2014 at Jody Bikes

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Support the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Act

Bicycle Safety Act would redirect funding Thursday November 21, 2013 5:29 AM I respond to the Friday Dispatch article “More Ohioans die on road in 2012.” Ohio’s rate of crashes is so high, it has even raised the national statistics,... Continue reading

Posted Nov 21, 2013 at Jody Bikes

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Ride Local - Think Global

The National Bike Challenge is back for 2013 and a month longer this year. It starts May 1 and goes until September 30 this year. Consider Biking will be hosting the Greater Columbus contest as well as supporting in other... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2013 at Jody Bikes

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Copenhagen’s ‘bike library’

Check out a bike at Copenhagen’s ‘bike library’ By Tyler Falk | July 23, 2012, 11:03 AM PDT A bike is a bike, right? Sure you can get around town on a standard bike — two wheels, a few gears,... Continue reading

Posted Jul 24, 2012 at Jody Bikes

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Tiberi and Transportation Conference Committee

Time is running out We need calls to selected Representatives about the Transportation Bill. Please call: • U.S. Representative Pat Tiberi (R-OH-12) Instructions Can't call while online? Want to call later? Print this alert. Call Here: (614) 523-2555 Columbus office... Continue reading

Posted Jun 20, 2012 at Jody Bikes

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Cleveland's Complete Streets Demo Project

HOME > POP UP CITY > POP UP ROCKWELL POP UP ROCKWELL a complete and green street experiment Pop Up Rockwell is a one-week experiment to test "complete & green street" improvements on downtown Cleveland's Rockwell Avenue (between W. Roadway... Continue reading

Posted Jun 6, 2012 at Jody Bikes

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Connecting the Dots

Reflections on the National Bike Summit #NBS12 Continue reading

Posted Mar 29, 2012 at Jody Bikes

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Pennsylvania Avenue Cycletracks at the National...

Pennsylvania Avenue Cycletracks at the National Bike Summit in Washington DC Continue reading

Posted Mar 27, 2012 at Jody Bikes

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A difference of Opinion

I continue to be amazed by the so called bike advocates in this town who fight against bike accomodations like bike lanes and a bike share system. It is no wonder the city is kind of slow in their implementation... Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2012 at Jody Bikes

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Columbus is largest city in the Midwest without downtown Bike Lanes!

In response to a Columbus Underground post "Report Says Columbus is Second Largest City with no Downtown Bike Lanes" the author of the post below took painstaking effort to clarify that Columbus is actually the 4 or 5th largest city... Continue reading

Reblogged Jan 27, 2012 at Jody Bikes

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Why are you honking at me?

Recently I was riding my cruiser bike on High St to the Whetstone Rec Center when an SUV came up behind me and honked. When we both arrived at the Rec Center, I asked him why he was honking at... Continue reading

Posted Dec 24, 2011 at Jody Bikes

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Jody on the Outspoken Cyclist

The Outspoken Cyclist – 12/03/2011 The calendar says December, but the weather still says October. No complaints here, and if the “weather suits your clothes” as the song says, keep riding outdoors. The three month indoor ride to nowhere will... Continue reading

Posted Dec 4, 2011 at Jody Bikes

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What Columbus Needs - Input Encouraged

The hot topic is ... What does Columbus need to be a better city? If you want to hear it discussed, come to the Columbus Metropolitan Club on November 9. I invite you to read the Columbus Monthly article and... Continue reading

Posted Nov 5, 2011 at Jody Bikes

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About Jody Bikes

Howdy. Welcome. I ride bikes, but I am not what I'd call a "cyclist". I do try to ride a little on most days, weather permitting. (However, it is Ohio and we do get 4 seasons). I have a Raleigh... Continue reading

Posted Oct 14, 2011 at Jody Bikes

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Ride Sexy...for Safety!

My teammate Jess and I have been doing a little bicycle experiment lately...Dressing up to ride bikes, Skirts, heels, etc. (Actually Jess has been riding chic for awhile, but I just started this summer). When we're biking in style, it... Continue reading

Posted Aug 22, 2011 at Jody Bikes

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Doodah Parade – ‘Put a skirt on it’ Ride.

From Consider Biking 7/5/11 Jul 5th, 2011 | By Jess | Category: Events & Activities Yesterday, July 4th marked the 28th Annual Doodah Parade. – a march to celebrate freedom of speech, through humor. Fun was poked at the usual... Continue reading

Posted Jul 8, 2011 at Jody Bikes

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Momentum Magazine: The Helmet Debate

photos by Amsterdamize.com and Mark Emery Above: Riders in the Netherlands rarely don helmets, partially because helmets are not required by law and partially because riding is relatively safe. Separated bike lanes, bike boxes at intersections, and a high volume... Continue reading

Posted Jun 3, 2011 at Jody Bikes

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National Bike Month in Ohio

From National Bike League @bikeleague: May is National Bike Month. To find out what is happening in your area, check out the 150 Bike Month Special Events that have already been posted. And it’s not too late to use our... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2011 at Jody Bikes

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Take Action for Bicycle Funding

Action Alert AASHTO wants to weaken US DOT bicycle accommodation policy Contact Your State Department of Transportation Write Your Letter Today Here is my letter, I added the last paragraph. Dear Director Wray: I am writing to you today to... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2011 at Jody Bikes

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Video: The Columbus Bicentennial Bike Plan

Visit the http://publicservice.columbus.gov/bike/ for more information on the City of Columbus Bicentennial Bike Plan. Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2011 at Jody Bikes

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Feeling Safe = Being Safe

This video about the thriving Barcelona Bicing and the failing Melbourne Bike Share highlights a factor that challenges a long-time Bicycle "safety" principal. The bike helmet. Video from Mike Rubbo @rubbomike Here's my related post on the topic OMG She’s... Continue reading

Posted Mar 12, 2011 at Jody Bikes

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DC LAB Bike Summit March 8-11

We're headed to Washington DC for the League of American Bicyclists National Bike Summit. We'll rub tires with 800+ fellow bicycle advocates from all across the country. We have 15 folks representing Ohio and 4 from Consider Biking! Here is... Continue reading

Posted Mar 4, 2011 at Jody Bikes

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Get your Wheels to Washington!

National Bike Summit March 8-10, 2011 Grand Hyatt|Metro Center|D.C. ACTING ON A SIMPLE SOLUTION – NATIONAL BIKE SUMMIT There are more people riding bikes than ever. Yet half of all U.S. trips are three miles or less, and more than... Continue reading

Posted Nov 23, 2010 at Jody Bikes

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SCHWEEB - Pedal Power Monorail

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Posted Nov 1, 2010 at Jody Bikes

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Columbus is Riding Bikes!

Check out these Bicycle-friendly events and efforts in Columbus, Ohio! Photo credit: Consider Biking, except as noted. Photos depict a wide range of bicycle advocacy initiatives; Consider Biking coordinates some of the events shown. Continue reading

Posted Oct 25, 2010 at Jody Bikes

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