Tag Archives: cycling
Ride the National Bike Challenge
The National Bike Challenge – May through August 2012 The National Bike Challenge is an opportunity to challenge yourself to ride more often. Record your rides, and add up the miles you’ve ridden, the calories you’ve burned, and the gas money … Continue reading
Review: Rudy Project WindMax Helmet
An incredibly light and easy to wear helmet It’s been nearly 5 months since my Rudy Project WindMax helmet arrived at my door. As I said in my original post (Rudy Project WindMax Helmet at First Glance) I started to … Continue reading
Specialized Body Geometry Riva Saddle: My best bike upgrade to date
Back in the fall I purchased a Specialized Phenom Body Geometry saddle from my local bike shop, Plaine and Son. I put it on my mountain bike to see if the Body Geometry saddles do what Specialized claims. After using … Continue reading
More Cycling: Good for Everyone — Not Just Cyclists
(Streetsblog.net) – Next time you’re just minding your own business, riding your bike, and someone drives by and shouts something at you, perhaps the best reply is to smile, wave, and say “you’re welcome.” Even if you never push a … Continue reading
The River Mountains Loop Trail, Southern Nevada’s Jewel of the Desert
The River Mountains Loop Trail is Nevada’s first endeavor of its kind. Constructed through a combined effort of many of Nevada’s resource management agencies, private land owners and citizens, this non-motorized trail will provide Nevada residents with an outdoor recreation … Continue reading
Cardin-Cochran amendment accepted as part of Senate transportation bill, MAP-21
After several long weeks of intense work from advocates around the country, we are extremely pleased to report that the Cardin-Cochran amendment has been accepted as part of the base Senate transportation bill, MAP-21. This amendment will ensure that local … Continue reading
Act Now on Key Transportation Votes
We need you to help us maintain pressure on Congress for a smart, modern transportation bill. Both chambers of Congress are moving towards floor debates on their versions of the bill, so we are again asking you to take action. … Continue reading
The “I Didn’t See the Cyclist” Defense | Road Rights | Bicycling.com
The “Ignorance is Bliss” Defense By Bob Mionske “I didn’t see the cyclist.” It’s the most common explanation motorists offer after hitting a rider. Even though the cyclist was wearing high-visibility clothing. Or was well-lit. Or was riding in broad … Continue reading
Riding a Bike While Under the Influence
States and courts are split on the subject of drunk biking. Some people automatically doubt the amount of harm a bicyclist can cause to others, considering the nature of a bicycle. However, some states and their laws acknowledge that, even … Continue reading
Ask Your Representative to Preserve Biking and Walking
Ask Your Representative to Preserve Biking and Walking Transportation Committee votes on biking and walking funding next week TAKE ACTION HERE: http://www.capwiz.com/lab/issues/alert/?alertid=60787356#.TyFP-PYH7cU On Thursday, February 2, we expect the House Transportation Committee to vote on the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs … Continue reading

