Trail Ramblings: We May Be Distancing, But There Are Still Events.
Last weekend saw the Lazy Horse Gravel Grind, a social tour of small towns and the countryside south of Ohiowa, NE. There was an effort to keep the SAGS sanitary …
Trail Ramblings: A Section Of Trail Is Closed, But A New Bridge Is Open.
Yes, we’ve seen the notice alerting us to 80 days of closure on the Jamaica North Trail From Old Cheney to S. 14th St. There are alternatives to get around …
Trail Ramblings: The Dual Pandemics And Opportunities For Reform.
This week we’ve been reading about the dual pandemics of Covid-19 and racial injustice. Bike Walk Nebraska has shared an advocacy update from the League of American Bicyclists that encourages …
Trail Ramblings: Lincoln Loves To Ride.
It may be the strangest year yet for the National Bike Challenge, but Lincolnites and Nebraskans are forging ahead with some winning numbers. Some rule changes still have us up …
Trail Ramblings: It’s Heating Up. Where Can We Go to Escape It?
As of June 4, Nebraska Parks are open with the exception of Danish Alps SRA near Hubbard. Everyone has cabin fever and parks are one of the few places to …
Trail Ramblings: What Would Equity In Bicycling Look Like?
If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you like riding your bike, and maybe even go on group rides with other like-minded individuals. Some of us may have had incidents …
Trail Ramblings: Time To Decompress.
Just when we thought things couldn’t get more out of balance in our lives, with having to battle the virus in our community, it did. Our society is boiling over. …
Trail Ramblings: What Is The Emerging Science As To The Risk From Cycling Outdoors?
From what I’ve been reading about Covid-19 transmission lately, the latest findings seem to indicate that being on a trail with cyclists, runners, and pedestrians while maintaining a six foot …
Trail Ramblings: Do You Have Plans?
Races and rides that were postponed last month are now attempting to re-schedule. Those normally happening later in the summer and fall are waiting to see how things shake out. …
Trail Ramblings: Will All This Let Us Take Back Public Space From The Automobile?
Have you been reading about how some cities are reclaiming lanes and entire streets for public use during the pandemic? It is said that every major calamity provides lessons in …