August 4, 2010
by julie
Comments Off on CO Candidate: Bike Programs Part of UN One-World Conspiracy
Here’s a point of opposition that I’ve never seen before: A Republican candidate for governor in Colorado claims that bike-boosting policies advocated by Denver’s mayor are “converting Denver into a United Nations community.” This isn’t from some Interweb humor site … Continue reading
July 29, 2010
by julie
Comments Off on Update on Minneapolis 2-Way Street Initiative
Last fall, Minneapolis took Hennepin Avenue and 1st Avenues in downtown from one-way streets to two-way streets. This was a big deal, both from people in favor and people who were horrified. In the sense of promoting more people coming … Continue reading
July 20, 2010
by julie
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There’s been a bunch of coverage of the final phase of the Cedar Lake Trail. After years of right-of-way issues, the construction of Target Field, and funding, the final easement to extend the trail to the river has been acquired. … Continue reading
June 9, 2010
by julie
Comments Off on Cycling Classes for Women
Women and girls have traditionally been underrepresented among cyclists – recreationally and as bicycle commuters. There are a lot of reasons for this, including the traditional role of female as caregiver. Trailers aside, heavy use of a bicycle is a … Continue reading
April 12, 2010
by julie
Comments Off on Bicyclists vs. People Who Ride Bikes
One of the big themes at the National Bicycle Summit this year, and that’s worthy of some thought among people in the community, is the difference between bicyclists and people who ride bikes. The short summary of this: Many more … Continue reading