Riding in rural areas is scenic and interesting. Be prepared, and be open-minded. Continue reading
August 15, 2007
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Category Archives: bicycle safety
August 3, 2007
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Minnesota: Do Cyclists Need to Carry ID?
This week, Bob Mionske’s Legally Speaking column discussed the issue of cyclists needing to produce ID for law enforcement, particularly if said cyclists behave in ways they really shouldn’t — like, say, blowing stop signs. While the column discussed a … Continue reading
August 2, 2007
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Bicycle Bridge Closures
In the wake of the I35W Bridge disaster, numerous bikeways and bridges are also to be impacted indefinitely. While cycling is encouraged, both now and ongoing as a way to ease congestion, certain routes are not open options. The City … Continue reading
July 23, 2007
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More Worrying About the Wrong Things
The Star-Tribune writes about suburban bicycle efforts. MNDOT officials are quoted advocating for both wide shoulders and some segregated facilities, noting the difficulties of weaving them into well-established urban and suburban areas. Meanwhile, the interviewed cyclist uses quiet streets, but … Continue reading
July 7, 2007
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Segregated Facilities
Some people ask why I ‘have it in’ for bike lanes. I don’t. However, they aren’t a magic bullet, nor should they be treated as such. In the end, they’re segregated facilities that have a number of issues: They create … Continue reading