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Denis Hayes on Being Green

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With Climate Change, No Happy Clams

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Rolling Out Bamboo Bicycles

Valid Cycles makes handcrafted bamboo bikes in Woodinville, Washington.

Jun. 14, 2013

Bamboo Bicycles Roll Out

To be bike-ready, the bamboo must be cooked in an oven, stripped, and sealed. We visited the workshop of Valid Cycles in Woodinville, Wash., to see how the bikes are made.