This early morning’s ride was especially exhilarating for a few reasons. First and foremost the early morning twilight was magical. The hues of bright pink contrasting with the deep dark blues of the sky were a phenomenal contrast. Second, I have realized that I am especially fortunate that all five miles of my commute are …
Value of errand riding. More than 50 percent of car trips occur within 2 miles. Riding a bicycle or walking instead of driving short distances like this saves not only fuel but also reduces deadly emissions in our towns as well reducing traffic and congestion. It makes our towns much more pleasant. Riding on my …
Pedaling with light strokes and entering into an orbit around town. My ride really gets me up and out in the morning and throughout the day. I’m able to commute to my place of employment where I participate in community with other cyclists too. I greet young parents as they ride past me on cargo …
One element of my commuter repertoire that I had been missing until early this morning is Cat 6 racing. For those who don’t know, Cat 6 racing is impromptu racing among any riders. You make your own start and finish or ride without any. This morning a young women on a steel road bike passed …
On Monday on my way to my place of residence, I was queuing for a pedestrian light at a busy four-way stop (below). I wasn’t just queuing as I was carefully surveying the intersection, cars and other lights around me. A major concern was the “right hook” to my left where cars illegally make right …
We’re approaching peak color here in fall leaves and autumnal bliss. Mornings are significantly cooler. This morning temperatures were around 40F. But days warm up nicely into the middle 60s. I forgot how cold 40F is on October when we aren’t used to it. It’s nothing like 40F in early March after a long cold …
Riding my bicycle at various times of day, I like many have come to love and appreciate the changing sky and weather. Monday morning on my morning commute, I was absolutely bedazzled by a waning gibbous setting moon beaming just before sunrise over the path. Wednesday morning early I rode down to the river parkway …
This blog has been about more than walking or riding a bicycle although this is important. It’s more about how we move between various spaces as we get to our destinations. For example, how do we decide which mode of transport to use in which space. Sidewalks and quiet streets or trails for walking to …
Commuting on Shores of Lake Monona Riding my bicycle to and from my place of employment for a total of 20 miles or 5 miles each way 4 times per day for a total of 102 minutes each weekday, I think various thoughts. Sometimes my back, hip, knee or wrist aches and I’m thinking about …
As some understand, Europe and North America overall have different approaches to developing cycling and walking infrastructure. Drivers in NA are a major concern in planning and developing cycling and walking infrastructure because they are notoriously aggressive and distracted which requires far more separation from cars in infrastructure. Cars in NA are also not only …