March 2, 2010
by julie
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Been pretty busy lately, but as the (first) thaw gets underway, there are goings on here in the tundra and elsewhere. The Winona Bridge, about which I have written a billion times following its brief closure in Summer 2008, is … Continue reading
April 16, 2009
by julie
Comments Off on 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
March 21, 2009
by julie
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Two quick notes: Registration for the League of American Bicyclists’ National Rally, which is being held in conjunction with TCBC’s Weekend on Wheels, is now open: WOW2009 Registration The aforementioned event is to include a League Traffic Skills 101 course … Continue reading
January 6, 2009
by julie
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The Twin Cities Bicycling Club has announced the 2009 Weekend on Wheels event. This year’s event will again be in Winona, Minnesota, and is scheduled for July 31, August 1 and August 2, 2009. One special thing about this year’s … Continue reading
September 22, 2008
by julie
Comments Off on More on the MN43 Construction
There is apparently controversy about the construction/repair of the bicycle/pedestrian crossing of MN43 across the river at Winona! Apparently, MNDOT is using creosote-treated wood for the crossing. Exposure to creosote can cause irritation of the skin, and eating it is … Continue reading