My ‘Aha!’ Moment – The genesis of the School Food Tour
It truly was a moment of epiphany. My silly siberian husky Grizwald and I were out for our daily trail run along Central Oregon’s spectacular Deschutes River. Our customary hour of active repose had...
View ArticleKids on bikes… lots of them!
Bikes! Snow! Bikes + snow? = Cyclocross. This week Bend is hosting the Cyclocross National Championships… it has brought forth a profusion of cyclists young and old, large and small, professional...
View ArticleA Timely Opportunity – The IATP Food & Society Fellowship
Readers! Allow me to introduce the extremely exciting Food & Society Fellowship program from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy. This program is a fabulous opportunity for creative...
View ArticleLate December News Tidbits
Cycling rates are on the upswing! An encouraging article at Governing.com about the rise in bicycles’ popularity. The author points out the need to view bikes as a means of active transportation and...
View ArticleDoSomething.org – The Healthy Schools Campaign
Do Something’s Healthy Schools Campaign is a great opportunity for students to get involved in a Healthy Living project. The topic can vary – healthier school food, adding dance to your gym class...
View ArticleCycling Math
Question: How many communities can a girl visit during a 6,000 mile bicycle tour? Answer: It depends on how fast she rides! In case you were curious: Planning a 6,000 mile, 9 month bike tour is a...
View Article2011 – An action-packed first week!
The School Food Tour enjoyed a week of snowy respite from blogging. Pictured above is a sparkling day on the ski trails of Central Oregon. Now – It’s GO TIME! This week: Back to school… I’ll be...
View ArticleObama Foodorama – 2011 Projections
Obama Foodorama just posted a great roundup of expected Executive and Legislative Food & Ag priorities for 2011. I particularly relate with their anxious anticipation of the release of the 2010...
View ArticleHoughton, MI – A Tour Community Making Headlines
A Tour community makes the news! HUGE props to Houghton, Michigan for its recent passage of a Complete Streets Ordinance. This new health statute is an exciting step forward for an unpretentious...
View ArticleGuest blog by Felice: “A change of pace… but always moving and always learning!”
Introducing my regular guest blogger, Miss Felice! This time, her take on history & the joys of traveling by bicycle. Enjoy! Fabulous Felice - School Food Tour support crew superstar!!! With a West...
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