February 28, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on MPR Coverage: Winter Cycling & Minnesota Bicycle Summit
Minnesota Public Radio this morning covered the Minnesota Bicycle Summit, along with a dose of discussion about individuals who bicycle all winter long. Listen here: The Bicycle Summit begins at 9:30 AM and will run throughout the afternoon.
February 28, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Bike Lanes & The Door Zone
I’ve ranted a bit about bike lanes in the past. As I’ve said before: I am not opposed to bike lanes, but so many of them are poorly engineered they create their own hazard by suggesting to well-intentioned cyclists that … Continue reading
February 23, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Last Call: Minnesota Bicycle Summit
The Minnesota Bicycle Summit is next Monday, February 28. The legislative priorities have been posted. If you haven’t registered yet, go and do so. While on-site registration is available, let’s be realistic. It’s a lot easier on everyone involved — … Continue reading
February 15, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Open Streets Events in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition is working to bring Open Streets event to Minneapolis this summer, and are looking for volunteers to help with some of the work involved. Open Streets events typically close down a street for several hours, often … Continue reading
February 14, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Pre-Ride Safety Checks for High-End Bicycles
The League of American Bicyclists preaches the ABC QuickCheck via Traffic Skills 101 and other bicycle ed programs. It’s a great check-through that applies to nearly every kind of bicycle on the market. Bicycling magazine has a series of maintenance … Continue reading