Trail Ramblings: Will Gas Prices Create More Bike Commuters?
Hopefully so. Every time there’s a spike in gas prices, more of those riders who have considered bike commuting but haven’t taken the plunge, try it out. Especially with the …
Trail Ramblings: Together We Ride
Happy International Women’s Day yesterday, March 8! I’m not aware of any official rides happening in the area, but from March 8th until the 11th, rides are being held to …
Trail Ramblings: Trails In The News
Several trails have been in the news recently. In the Lincoln Journal Star from February 24th we have a preview of the route planned for the Waterford trail around the …
Trail Ramblings: Want To Help Improve Our Score? Also, A Trail Detour.
First, if you use the Salt Creek Levee Trail west of the Haymarket, you should know that the 100 year old bridge that burned early Monday morning is the same …
Trail Ramblings: Save The MoPac Gap.
By now hopefully many of you have submitted comments opposing the transfer of $4.9 M of funding from the MoPac Gap’s development and maintenance funds. If you haven’t yet, you …
Trail Ramblings: Take A Breather. Go Outside.
It is easy to get stressed out by the news and conflict happening in our world. It’s also important to know what’s going on, and express our views. So what …
Trail Ramblings: Upcoming Events
You may think there are no cycling events this time of year but that’s not so. On February 7 we have a three-fer. Starting at 12:00 is the Bike Swap …
Trail Ramblings: Our European Cycling Correspondent
This week’s blog features observations from Evan, a former resident of Lincoln who now lives in the Netherlands. I asked him to compare his riding habits from when he lived …
Trail Ramblings: What’s On Your Wish List?
Projects Coming Up. There are a number of trail and bike infrastructure projects from the 2024 City of Lincoln Trails Report https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/parks-amp-rec/trails/2024-city-of-lincoln-trail-report-web.pdf that are still waiting in the wings. Some …
Rambling Different Trails: What Makes A Friendly City?
“When you cycle you can see people’s faces, people having coffee, people playing ball. You feel part of the city in a completely different way than when you drive. It’s …