Trail Ramblings: One More Trail Funded.
You may have noticed the Lincoln Journal Star article today about the latest addition of our trail system to be funded. The Fletcher Landmark Trail, approved last week by the …
Trail Ramblings, Revisited: The MoPac Trail From Rail To Limestone.
This week I’m revisiting the following post from several years ago. The following is from the Rails-To-Trails Conservancy website: “In 1989, the citizens of Lincoln voted 3-to-1 in favor of …
Trail Ramblings: If You Lived In And Around Lincoln 100 Years Ago. A Re-Post
This week I’m re-posting the Epworth Park blog post from several years ago. The recent pandemic has put things in a different perspective. My grandparents frequented events held there, and …
Trail Ramblings: Could We See More “Daylighting”?
This past week we posted a link about how Narrow Lanes Save Lives. Here’s another article, this time from from Bloomberg.com titled “This Cheap Street Fix Saves Lives. Why Don’t …
Trail Ramblings: Think, Don’t Sink.
I know we haven’t had much precipitation this year, but when we do, do you know when to stay off of the natural surface trails? I know some mountain bikers …
Trail Ramblings: Winter Cycling Events
Yes, Global Fat Bike Day was last Saturday, and it was a lot of fun, but it was not the only winter ride to be had. Here is a partial …
Trail Ramblings: Vulnerable Road Users Included In NDOT Safety Plan.
Last week, an updated version of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan was released. Monday’s Omaha World Herald (11/27/23) included an article by Martha Stoddard that brings attention to a shift …
Trail Ramblings: That “Trail Closed” Sign.
Closures of Jamaica North and Wilderness Trails Begin November 1Published on October 30, 2023 (from city website) If you’ve been on the Jamaica North trail lately, you may be confused …
Trail Ramblings: It’s Time To Get Out That Cold Weather Cycling Gear.
Every year I find myself writing again about how to stay comfortable riding in cold weather. There are innumerable articles and blogs out there dealing with how to do it. …
Trail Ramblings: Bikes Can Save Time.
While it’s true Lincoln doesn’t have the same kind of congestion truly big cities have, we have all seen motor traffic become more congested as our population has grown. There …