There’s dancing, singing, idiots on mopeds, deer, and some killer waves.

Everywhere I go I get funny looks. People also seem to be interested in the bike, too.

The Myxercycle was made possible by the folks over at Myxer. Go with it!

If you want to try one of these bike kits, check ‘em out over at electricrider.com

So now I have a pile of high-tech parts. How easy will it be to turn a street bicycle into an electric vehicle?

The Myxercycle was made possible by the folks over at Myxer. Go with it!

I mention Sheldon Brown in this video as well. Sheldon is the quintessential bike nerd with all kinds of helpful articles on bike maintenance. If it can be done, he’s got a procedure for you to read through. Believe me, it’s a lot easier than working on your car.

If you want to try one of these bike kits, check ‘em out over at electricrider.com

Not every day on the island is a sun-drenched beach party. Some days it’s moist. Very moist.

It’s amazing how some businesses will sacrifice $10 to save $1.

Update: A local business owner finally clued me in that commercial power around here is about 75¢ per kWh. I’ve re-done the whole article to match the new math. Higher than I thought, still not worth pissing off your customers.

I eat ate lunch pretty much every weekend at Aldo’s restaurant for the same reason I eat breakfast at the bakery every morning- free internet and a power outlet. Last year it was the perfect routine… donuts, coffee, blogging, then on to the performance or off to bike around the island. Seven days a week the bakery got my money and every weekend the restaurant served me at least two meals.

This year, however, they’ve covered all the power outlets. No more running the laptop on their dime. For all the tourists that drift through and considering rising energy costs, it makes sense, right? Wrong.
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