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MSP Makes Top 5 List for Road Rage

In a recent study, Minneapolis-St. Paul made it onto a list of the top five metros for road rage.
Factors cited that create anger include running red lights, texting and e-mailing while driving, putting on makeup, eating, or talking on a cell phone.
One thing worth noting is that per the study methodology, the telephone surveys were [...]

Budget Cuts Impacting Snow Clearance?

The sidepaths of Dakota County have typically been plowed the past few years. My commute often takes me up Lexington Avenue, which has sidepaths down both sides. While I am typically no fan of sidepaths, I grant them their especial utility for winter commuting when plowed. It helps when there are paths on both sides [...]

Useful Product Find

Maybe I’m a decade behind the rest of the universe, but sunblock towelettes are awesome.
Because they’re moist towelettes in individual packs, they fit perfectly in a jersey pocket or in a waterpack for mid-ride sunblock refresh. You still need help to get the back of your shoulders, but that’s true with any sunblock in my [...]

Minnehaha Parkway Closure

Parts of Minnehaha Parkway under I35W will be closed for several weeks to allow some of the bridge work contruction, according to MNDOT and the Star-Tribune. some of the paths – pedestrian and bicycle – will be kept open throughout.
I’m not sure if the city actively plow those paths as they do the Cedar Lake [...]

Commuter Salute

Date: Monday, November 26, 2007.
Time: 6:18 PM
Place: Lexington Avenue Sidepath in Eagan
Commuter dude on a unicycle, with lights, reflective jacket, and messenger bag, I salute you.

Plan Now For Winter Cycling

Fall is the right time to prepare for winter cycle-commuting. The right equipment and preparation makes it possible.