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Plan Now For Winter Cycling

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

On Being Called a ‘Hippy’

This weekend, while riding on a county road with a 4-foot shoulder, I was called a ‘hippy,’ along with a number of words unsuitable for family consumption, by a dude in a large SUV-like vehicle.

The chief point of his out-the-window rant was that as a ‘hippy’ on a bicycle, I had no right to use the [...]

Spring Reminder: Check That Bike!

A lot of people seem to be pulling their bikes down from storage here in Minnesota. It’s a
good idea to check out the bicycle for safety before riding it the first time — or any time.

The League of American Bicyclists, as part of their BikeEd program, recommend the ABC Quick Check every time you ride. It’s [...]