Archive for April, 2012 (Page 2)
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#30DaysOfBiking 2012: Bike Lockers
Posted on April 20, 2012 | No CommentsJohnson County Transit provides bike lockers at a number of their bus stops in Johnson County, Kansas, which makes for a potentially slick multi-modal commute, with safe and secure bike storage.
New 3-Foot Passing Law in Nebraska
Posted on April 20, 2012 | 1 CommentNebraska has become the 24th state to enact a safe-passing law, requiring motorists to give at least 3 feet of space when passing cyclists, pedestrians, and those operating motorized wheelchairs on the road.
#30DaysOfBiking 2012: Enjoying Flats
Posted on April 19, 2012 | 3 CommentsOver the last year I've begun to ride with flat (platform pedals) more often. I enjoy the ability to bike with any type of shoe, and the lack of clickety-clack when walking around is a nice bonus.
#30DaysOfBiking 2012: Long Long Haul Trucker
Posted on April 18, 2012 | 5 CommentsMy Surly Long Haul Trucker can handle quite a load, but sometimes it needs a little help for particularly large, heavy, or awkward items. For that, I use a bicycle trailer.
Spring 2012 Bicycle Friendly Businesses Announced
Posted on April 18, 2012 | No CommentsThe League of American Bicyclists has released their latest Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) list, and two Kansas businesses made the grade. Congrats to Big Poppi Bicycle Company and City of Leawood City Hall!
#30DaysOfBiking 2012: Tax Day
Posted on April 17, 2012 | No CommentsI normally get my taxes filed well before the deadline, but this year, a combination of procrastination and unanticipated events caused me to wait until the very last day.
#30DaysOfBiking 2012: Pedaling Nowhere
Posted on April 16, 2012 | No CommentsThis sign for 'Nowhere, Kansas' is located southwest of Baldwin City, along the lines of the Midland Railway.
#30DaysOfBiking 2012: My Bike Rack
Posted on April 15, 2012 | 1 CommentSometimes all you have to do is ask nicely...
#30DaysOfBiking 2012: Bumblebee Moth
Posted on April 14, 2012 | No CommentsStopping alongside a roadside, I heard a buzzing, and saw a large black and yellow insect, but it wasn't a bee, but a moth!
#30DaysOfBiking 2012: Underbiking
Posted on April 13, 2012 | 2 CommentsThis photo illustrates an example of what is often called "Underbiking", generally defined as riding a traditional road bike on surfaces where most people think would require a mountain bike. It's fun!-
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