Ride Boldly!

Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

June 4, 2012
by julie
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Stuff People Say When You Pull A Bike Trailer

The last two weekends have been big bikey weekends for the family. Over Memorial Day weekend, we launched from our home base and explored the Coon Rapids Dam and Rush Creek Trail corridor leading to Elm Creek Park. This last … Continue reading

April 12, 2012
by julie
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Minneapolis Family Bike Rodeo Alert!

In today’s moment of blatant self-interest, I direct your attention to this weekend’s Artcrank grand opening. As part of the festivities, the bike-friendly folk at Clockwork Active Media Systems are hosting a pre-party for families and kids. Part of the … Continue reading

March 31, 2012
by julie
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Update on Safe Routes to Schools in Blaine: No Go

On March 15, the Blaine City Council voted 5-2 against a design, bid and build project to build sidewalks on 91st Avenue and Jackson Street near Westwood Middle School in Blaine. The project would have been paid for 100% by … Continue reading

March 26, 2012
by julie
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Traffic Calming = Life Calming

The other day I referenced the sheer amount of street traffic that comes into play from parents driving their kids to school. There are similar figures available for how much filth the school pickup carline emits (right next to the … Continue reading