As you probably know, transportation causes more than 50 percent of greenhouse gases in the US. This contributes significantly to changing climate and specifically to increasing intensity and frequency of weather events. Cycling takes cars off of roads and reduces deadly emissions, decreases congestion on our roads, opens up critical green spaces for higher aesthetics …
After grocery shopping this morning, I hit the path riding at 10:11 AM. The weather was warming up to approximately 80F at the end of the ride. There was a cool breeze on the bike as I pedaled to Commerce and Sherman on the first loop of the ride. Breezes on the wheel are especially …
The temperatures were in the low 40s F in mid afternoon today in Madison, WI. However, skies were mostly spectacularly sunny. Roads and paths have been in great riding condition. In all a good day for a ride. I dressed for a ride, including in my Pearl Izumi tights, cycling shorts and elite top. I …
Since mid-January, the City of Madison has been unpacking its presentation of 8 possible train station sites in Madison. But most importantly to residents the final location will only become fully operational with a train arriving and departing in 2031. Below is a response from the study team. Hello, It may be possible to shorten …
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Today riding my bicycle in clips I felt some shooting pain in my thigh and knee but I changed position pushing thighs closer to the frame of my bicycle while pedaling and also pointing my toes slightly inward. The pain went away. In addition to changing positions on the wheel, exercising also helps loosen up …
Riding through the years I see cycling not only as a hobby but also as a profession. The professional aspects of cycling are many and crucial to the sport as well as to the mode of transportation. At the top I would place advocacy groups for their influence on building and maintaining the sport as …
I think one of the things I enjoy most about cycling is the scene that takes shape when riding. Walkers, runners and other users make cycling more entertaining and interesting. They also provide a sense of community. It’s interesting how space determines behavior to a significant extent. One example, in the city where I ride …
This summer we rode through lovely Traverse City, MI. The Traverse City Area Recreational Trails (TART) are awesome. We rode around scenic Boardman Lake and out to beautiful Suttons Bay via Grandview Parkway Boulevard along spectacular West Bay and back. The Boardman Lake trail has a number of wooden boardwalks that mix exceptionally well with …
It has rusted away. Now I am without my truck. In fact I’m down to two bicycles and a Burley trailer for personal transportation. Fortunately, I have been riding my bicycle year-round to work and on errands for years, so I’m really only losing easier longer distance trips and easy grocery runs. Pulling the Burley …
Setting a goal for total miles ridden per day, per month or per year can make your bicycle riding far more productive. I use Strava app where I select my goal for the year. Under progress, the app keeps track of my miles and tells me how many more miles l need to reach my …