February 9, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Crash (Statistics) Bang Boom
It’s been getting tons of coverage in the local media and from national organizations: As the rate of cycling in the Twin Cities has increased, crash rate has declined. Similar findings have occurred in studies in NYC, Portland (OR), and … Continue reading
February 7, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Minnesota Bicycle Events: Week of February 7
There’s a number of opportunities this week to get involved in bicycle advocacy, or learn new cycling skills. Some events from our Minnesota Bicycle Event calendar for the week include: 2/7: Complete Streets workshop for the upcoming Snelling Avenue (St. … Continue reading
February 7, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Minnesota Randonneurs Conference: February 19
For those cyclists interested in a unique long-distance touring experience, the Minnesota Randonneurs are holding a conference on Saturday, February 19 from 10 am – 3 pm. Randonneuring is ta form of long-distance cycling that demands both endurance and self-sufficiency. … Continue reading
February 7, 2011
by julie
Comments Off on Midtown Greenway Reroutes Ahoy
This coming summer – and possibly in following years – the Midtown Greenway will have some reroutes and access point closures near Lake Calhoun. The reason? Minneapolis can either proactively replace a decaying sewer line, or face reroutes as a … Continue reading
February 2, 2011
by julie
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Many novice cyclists believe bicycle trails are safer than riding on the road. The core reason for this? Cars. Unfortunately, there are a lot of reasons this is potentially misguided – from the unpredictable behavior of trail users to the … Continue reading