Trail Ramblings: Is Safety Keeping Kids From Riding To School?
It’s that time again. Time for students to get their supplies together for the start of school, and for the teachers to do the same. Does the list include a …
Trail Ramblings: Weather Mess Up Your Plans?
From the Cornhusker State Games to the touring cyclist, the weather had the last word. Weather Happens, no matter your plans. After the intense heat, we were glad for cooler …
Trail Ramblings: It’s Heating Up, Find Some Shady Trails.
You probably know the recommendations for riding in the heat safely. Acclimate yourself with two weeks of consistent heat riding. You don’t have to ride every day in high temperatures, …
Trail Ramblings: Two Surveys Of Interest To Cyclists.
BicycLincoln is an advocacy organization, and by extension I think of you, dear readers, also as advocates for bicycling. As such, I present to you a couple of transportation surveys …
Trail Ramblings: A Re-Post. When Cycling Is A Pain
I’m re-posting this blog from a few years ago because the information is as relevant now as ever. I’m also adding a link to an excellent article that goes more …
Trail Ramblings: Those City Rankings
Every year People For Bikes releases it’s ratings for best small, medium, and large bike cities in the U.S. and beyond. This year we see some new cities, such as …
Trail Ramblings: GPTN Trail Trek 2023
This week we have a guest post by board member Gregory Brozek. The Great Plains Trail Network held its 21st annual Trail Trek event on Sunday, June 25th. Lincolnites of …
Trail Ramblings: Did You Know…
…That GPTN’s 21st annual Trail Trek is coming up this Sunday June 25? Your registration for Trail Trek raises funds to expand our trail system in Lincoln. This year there …
Trail Ramblings: Addressing Those Barriers.
Last week’s comments about reader’s barriers to bike commuting were an excellent reminder about what we need to do to encourage more people to ride, and to ride more often …
Trail Ramblings: What’s Keeping More People From Commuting?
Have you ever been unlocking and packing up after work or a stop, ready to get rolling on your way when a voice says “ I could never do that” …