Posted in Mountain Biking, Road, Training on May 26th, 2008
As we enter our last week of National Bike Month, I hope you have found the inspiration to stand up for cyclists’ rights in a diplomatic manner and, least of all, ride your bike. I hope you have found new ways, partly inspired by this blog, to enhance your cycling experience or think about [...]
Posted in Advocacy, Automobiles, Road on May 24th, 2008
A common topic kept coming up during our rides this week: cyclists know the law better than cops. This, of course, is a general statement, but it is unfortunately true in many cases. The rider who kept bringing this into discussion was stopped by a Michigan state cop while riding two abreast [...]
The following is quoted from the Ride of Silence web site.
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.
WHY DOES THIS SITE EXIST?
* To HONOR those who have been injured or killed * To RAISE AWARENESS [...]
Posted in Beginners, Mountain Biking, Product Review, Racing, Road, Training on May 20th, 2008
I like books. Whenever I start a new hobby, I buy books. Bicycling wasn’t any different.
When I started mountain biking, it was pretty obvious I had a lot to learn regarding technique. I didn’t know how to climb steep hills or maneuver through rock gardens, and the only advice I [...]
Posted in Advocacy, Commuting, Cyclists, Lifestyle, Road on May 18th, 2008
What is National Bike Month without a little advocacy? Today is a great day to pick a cycling topic that needs the attention of your local government, or even the state or federal government, and write your representative(s).
I first heard about a clearance law when I was reading a blog by an [...]
Posted in Copper Harbor, Equipment, Keweenaw, Road, Spring on May 9th, 2008
Springtime is here. Yes, I totally know you needed me to state the obvious. If your bike is like mine, it is sloppily shifting and sluggishly braking. The cables are grimy and loose from cyclocross season and spring road riding. It needs some serious love, much like my body after riding [...]
Today marks the beginning of National Bike Month promoted by the League of American Bicyclists. They have provided 50 ways to celebrate safe and enjoyable cycling throughout the month.
May is a great time to celebrate National Bike Month as many cyclists come out of the woodwork to commute, train, and ride the trails. [...]
