Ride Boldly!

Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

August 26, 2011
by julie
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Fridley: Maybe We’ll Actually Use that Grant Money, Eh?

So, in this week’s news, Fridley is “considering adding bike lanes and sidewalks to three blocks on Main Street near the Northstar Station.” To which I can only say: Seriously? For those of you paying attention, during the 2011 Minnesota … Continue reading

June 10, 2011
by julie
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RiverLake Greenway Grand Opening Gala

As previously mentioned this week, Minneapolis’ new RiverLake Greenway will be having a grand opening celebration this Saturday. The events planned look to be lots of fun, and provide a good chance to bring out the kids and have some … Continue reading

June 9, 2011
by julie
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Good Question on WCCO – What Are Minnesota’s Bike Laws?

Last night’s Good Question on WCCO was about bicycle law. I and a member of the Minneapolis Bicycle Ambassadors spoke to WCCO on the topic. The coverage is pretty reasonable (although they did spell my name wrong online, ooga booga). … Continue reading

June 8, 2011
by julie
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Bike to Work Day Safety Tips

Thursday is Bike to Work Day in Minneapolis, and whether it’s your first time bike commuting or you’re a regular, here are some tips to make your commute safer: Try to pick streets with reasonable speed limits of 20-35 mph … Continue reading

June 6, 2011
by julie
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Openings & Closings

Big week here in the cities for dedicated bicycling opportunities. After years and years, the Cedar Lake Trail is now finished to the river. The project took 20 years, and was interrupted by the building of a ballpark. However, the … Continue reading