Author Archives: Katlyn

About Katlyn

Bike commuter, environmental scientist, community advocate, feminist, foodie and traveler I love cycling and commuting.

When You Yell at Me, I Yell Back

Posted on 04/07/2017

Bicycle commuting and run-ins with drivers. Continue reading →

Posted in Adulting, commuting, Storytelling | Tagged bike, biking, community, cycle, cycling, cyclist, google, Kentucky, Louisville, road bike, road biking, stories, visibility | Leave a comment

A Change of Pace

Posted on 03/02/2017

Forgive me readers, I fell off the face of the planet. You may think it was due to the election, and in a small way you are right. I admit, I have not felt as excited about politics lately. Instead … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bike, biking, community, cycle, cycling, cyclist, environment, environmental consciousness, environmental exposures, environmental health, google, health effects, Kentucky, Louisville, road biking, toxic chemicals | Leave a comment

Overcoming Rational Fears of Biking

Posted on 17/10/2016

A few months ago, I wrote a piece called Rational Fears When Biking. The four major fears I encounter when cycling with traffic are being hit by a car, hitting debris in the road and slipping or falling, baggage falling … Continue reading →

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Bike Carrying Dilemma

Posted on 01/09/2016

Challenges when carrying weight on your bike. Continue reading →

Posted in commuting | Tagged bike, bike pannier, bike rack, bike trailer, bikes, biking, bungee cords, commuting, cycle, cycling, cyclist, front rack, google, Louisville, rear rack, weight bearing | Leave a comment

Bicycle Regret When Travelling

Posted on 04/08/2016

My friend and I just travelled for ten days across the country to visit Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. We had completed the packing of the car and were just heading out of the city when I looked at … Continue reading →

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The Hostile Commute

Posted on 30/06/2016

Experience on the road today Continue reading →

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Rational Fears when Biking

Posted on 20/06/2016

Four major fears of road biking Continue reading →

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