Ride Boldly!

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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