Ride Boldly!

Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

May 20, 2009
by julie
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Cyclist Killed in Downtown Minneapolis

The Star-Tribune reports a cyclist being crushed by a truck on Park Avenue in Minneapolis this morning. If you look at the configuration of the bike lane and the traffic lane at this intersection, and, in fact, all the way … Continue reading

April 27, 2009
by julie
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Links Worth Sharing

Busting 10 Bike Commuting Myths – from Alan Snel Upcoming track racing schedule at the Minnesota Velodrome in Blaine. Always fun to attend! Minnesota Bike Festival schedule for 2009, including the new Uptown Minneapolis Crit. They’re also looking for volunteer … Continue reading

April 21, 2009
by julie
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Spring Bicycle Maintenance Checklist

Bicycling Magazine provide a pretty solid maintenance checklist for those getting their fair-weather bike out of storage, whether because they didn’t ride this winter or because they rode a beater bike. The League of American Bicyclists ABC QuickCheck, as taught … Continue reading

April 16, 2009
by julie
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Upcoming Traffic Skills Courses in Minnesota

At present, two Traffic Skills 101 courses – the course formerly known as Road I – are scheduled in Minnesota in the coming months. This course is the League of American Bicyclists’ trusted bicycle safety curriculum, taught by trained and … Continue reading