John Hamilton

My Car Mileage Goal for the Challenge: 
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Why am I taking the challenge? Why not take the challenge! I don't own a car or a bike––I'm an inline speed skater and commuter. 

I have a beat-up set of 3-point Bont Vaypor speed skates, mounted to a 13.2" 4x110mm frame. These aren't your grandpa's "rollerblades." They're super speedy, and when I'm not chasing down bikes on a ride up to Grizzly Peak or across the back of Mt. Diablo, I'm zooming around the East Bay, commuting to work, running errands, or grabbing whatever groceries I can haul in a backpack.

I'm already largely car-free, but for the week, I'll pledge to nix any City CarShare rentals or taxi cabs, and rely solely on my inline skates to get about town, along with the odd BART, MUNI or AC Transit ride.

I'm also a filmmaker, with a focus on transit issues and livable cities. Check out some of my work at Streetfilms.org. I hope to provide some video blog updates throughout the week. And near the end of the challenge, I'll rack up some additonal miles at the Napa Valley Inline Marathon. The only problem will be getting there. It's 47 miles from my home to the start line... Hmm...

 

Berkeley
California