Tell your Senator to vote NO for prohibiting stimulus funding for projects that help cyclists! Continue reading
February 7, 2009
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Category Archives: bike trails
September 22, 2008
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More on the MN43 Construction
There is apparently controversy about the construction/repair of the bicycle/pedestrian crossing of MN43 across the river at Winona! Apparently, MNDOT is using creosote-treated wood for the crossing. Exposure to creosote can cause irritation of the skin, and eating it is … Continue reading
September 18, 2008
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News & Nonsense
The League of American Bicyclists ranks Minnesota 5th out of 50 states in the Bicycle-Friendly State Program. Woo. West Virginia? Totally last. Arden Hills wants to make County E between Lexington and Hamline all pretty, and add some bike lanes. … Continue reading
May 9, 2008
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East River Road Bike Path Improvements
Backing up my past claims that some of the local bike trails are in pretty rotten shape, neighborhood paper The Bridge reports that parts of the East River Road paths will be closing midsummer for renovation. Per their report of … Continue reading
April 18, 2008
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Buying a Bike
Spring is here. High gas prices are here, too. With that comes a deluge of people asking: “What bike should I buy?” I end up answering that a lot for friends, relatives, random co-workers who see the picture of me … Continue reading