tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71235934069975927692009-07-10T17:16:05.371-04:00Stories, musings, tales, adventures and opinions of Lauren Hefferon, a crazy biker gal whose life revolves around her passion for bicycle culture, kids, travel and trying to live and dream (just) outside the box.Lauren Hefferon. AKA Bici Pazzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08995010429338399138noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123593406997592769.post-58126877225291893192009-07-10T16:42:00.008-04:002009-07-10T17:16:05.380-04:00

Biking through Snow and Sun in the Fiords of NorwayThanks to the kind sponsorship, guidance and assistance of Hege Barnes and Fjord Norway, we arrived in Bergen, Norway on July 7th and after roaming around the village settled into our lovely hotel on the port. The following day we took a 2.5 hour train along the Fiords and up into the mountain to Finse, Northern Europe’s highest situated railway

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We fulfilled Luca's ultimate childhood fantasy by taking him to Legoland about 3 hours West of Copenhagen. Like all my kids, he has grown up with these wonderful blocks as well as all the commercial permutations including Bioncles and the elborate Star Wars space stations. Like many families we have boxes of lego pieces that we regularly put together to create anything our imagination lets usWe

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For the next 20 days we will be traveling in Denmark and Norway to explore with our family and scout out new tours for Ciclismo Classico. Already after 48 hours here I can see that the potential is huge for some wonderful rides throughout Denmark. The flat terrain, bike paths and charming culture is already getting my wheels spinning on ideas for 2010 itineraries! In the meantime, we will have

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Hands On, Clip In!Buon Giorno!It's an honor to introduce the brand new Ciclismo Classico Women's Cycling Festival which will take place at Longfellow Health Club in Wayland, MA. Join us for great rides, delicious local food and lectures and hands-on cycling seminars presented by women cycling experts.20 years ago I founded Ciclismo Classico to celebrate the best in bicycle touring; the Women's

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A post from Susan's JournalWednesday, June 24, 2009 5:42 AM, EDT "Susan passed away peacefully at 5:06am on June 24th. We find comfort in knowing her pain is replaced with our mourning." My family just returned from a wonderfully inspirational memorial service in Keene, NH where we surrounded by Susan's husband Gary (pictured above with the beard), her large family

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The Hardy Kids GREEN bike/walk calendars for the month of May were submitted and tallied on June 6th. We celebrated in the playground today by raffling off over $500 in prizes from Wheelworks, Quad Bicycles, ATA bicycles and Ciclismo Classico. Special Guest Bobby Mac, our very own cycling icon was there to offer congratulatory words to the kids (and let them lift his bike)The final results are in

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2009 has been a tough year for so many. We feel stretched, challenged and anxious but as the saying goes, this too shall pass. We know next year will be better. We WILL survive and thrive as a result. Our futures will be brighter and full of life.While never giving up hope, cancer patients and their families are often not so lucky. Every day carries the mental and physical burden of a “recession,

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After years of a unwritten but uncontested ban on kids biking to school, the Hardy School in Arlington, MA launched a pilot that would allow and support children arriving on two-wheels. Ever since my son Lorenzo was in in Kindergarten ( he is graduating from the 5th grade), I have questioned, challenged and uncovered what proved to be a long-standing unwritten policy among the Arlington

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The Bikes in my Life!When I first learned I was pregnant with my first son Lorenzo, I admit there was a moment, OK several, OK I kind of flipped out wondering what would happen to my freewheeling spirit and my bike tour leading once I had baby in tow. As usual, I figured out a way to weave my personal and business life together with my passion to create two tours for Ciclismo Classico that

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While Al Gore's film The Inconvenient Truth has gotten us all thinking about our fragile planet, what we need more than ever now that we are inspired to change are CONVENIENT SOLUTIONS.I propose there be a follow-up film that would identify the KEY Solutions that can help slow or reverse this global tragedy. My vote for the most convenient and cheapest GREEN solution is the of course the bicycle

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The Mass Bike delegates on the Hill!Never doubt that a small group of people can change the world.Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret MeadGreen Bikes Unite on the Congressional Bike RideAfter years of focusing my actual advocacy activities locally, it was inspiring and refreshing to join my Massachusetts delegates and over 500 cyclists, bicycle industry leaders and bicycle

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What do you get when you bring together 300 young cross country skiing athletes, their engaged and supportive parents and volunteers and ask them to dress up as Trolls? You demonstrate that not only does cross country skiing create strong, healthy kids but it celebrates that when you are outside cross country skiing in the snowy winter woods with family and friends MAGIC happens! Of course it

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This past weekend my daughter and I enjoyed a full weekend of cross country skiing, without the boys (and all the extra luggage that goes along with them!). On Friday we drove almost four hours up to Craftsbury, a charming village in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Here where we would participate in our first Craftsbury Marathon which Ciclismo Classico also sponsored. I had heard great things about

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If the energy, enthusiasm and fortitude of The Eastern Mass Bill Koche Skiers is any indication of who will be running our country 10-20 years from now, I have renewed hope and Peace of Mind that we are in good hands! This young crew of skiers is one group of kids to celebrate and be proud of!Dozens of bundled cross country skiers from ages 6-14 and their freezing parents gathered at Weston Ski

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For the past four MLK weekends, my family and I have joined a group of Vermont and Massachusetts friends for three days of cross country skiing bliss at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center in Craftsbury, VT. The combination of fresh deep powder, new tracks and the anticipation of the inauguration made this weekend a particularly blissful one for all.Craftsbury is one our group's favorite cross country

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Check out The Boston Mamma Interview with yours truly"Welcome to Boston Mamas Rock! – where we’re giving a voice to fabulous local mamas from all walks of life. Read on for today’s interview with Lauren Hefferon, mother of three, avid cyclist, and director of the bicycle tour group Ciclismo Classico. Then go ahead and nominate yourself or a friend!

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On behalf of our entire Ciclismo Classico Team, I wish you all a wonderful and peaceful holiday season and an exciting and adventurous 2009. The Jingle Ride, a Ciclismo Classico tradition, is proof that even in this challenging economic year for all, there is still much to sing and be joyful about.For the 12th year in a row over 50 spirited and costumed cyclists of all shapes, sizes and ages

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Greetings...As I prepare my Reindeer Costume and my band of elves for the Jingle Ride this Sunday at 10:30, I was excited to receive an email about the D2E Festival this April.Now I like the sound of this! What's your idea?" Help turn Beantown into Greentown. Submit your ideas! Boston has been recognized as the 3rd greenest city in the nation. Help us get to number one! Ever

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I recently learned of a an inspirational web site Bicycle City. In addition to being a great resource to those of us who dream of more bicycle friendly cities, the folks at Bicycle City are actually planning to develop a USA city that is completely bicycle friendlyBicycle City began as a dream in the early 1990s. Now, Bicycle City has substantial funding and a great team working diligently to

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Enjoy this week's cover story in the Arlington Advocate. Please show your support and come to a one hour school committee meeting on Tuesday 12/16 @ 4:00 in the School Committee room, 6th floor of Arlington High School on Mass Ave.The wheels on the bike go round and round By Andy Metzger/Staff Writer StumbleUpon Newsvine

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