Trail Ramblings: What Do You Know About Bike Buses?
It’s widely recognized that active transportation of children to school, meaning those riding bikes and walking, has dropped precipitously. In 1969 48% did it, in 2009, it was 14%. There …
Trail Ramblings: A Little Of This And That.
This week I’m sharing two articles about making cities safer for cycling that I’ve found interesting. Also, Global Fat Bike Day is this Saturday, December 3, so ride ’em if …
Trail Ramblings: Geeking Out Improves Cycling.
Our Own Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Department has earned Lincoln more bike-friendly credentials by winning the League of American Cyclists 2022 “Bikes Count” data competition. Take a moment to geek out …
Trail Ramblings: Never Mind How To Dress, How Do You Ride In It?
Last week I revisited how to dress for cold weather commuting. Remember, there is no bad weather, only bad clothing. This week, I want to revisit the best article I’ve …
Trail Ramblings: Give Cold-Weather Cycling A Try.
I’ve noticed there seem to be more people out riding this November than in years past. It’s easy with the mild temperatures we’ve had, but what about when the temps …
Trail Ramblings: Do You Know What You Need To About Lights?
The weather is still fine for riding, but sunlight is in increasingly shorter supply. Nebraska law requires reflectors, and for lights to be visible at 500 feet one-half hour before …
Trail Ramblings: Lancaster Composite Mountain Bike Team – 2022 Season Wrap Up
By Jesse Poore, “Coach Jesse” Another successful youth mountain bike season is in the books for the Lancaster Composite Mountain Bike Team. It has been a continual whirlwind of activity …
Trail Ramblings: Have You Heard Of The American Discovery Trail?
You’ve all heard about the Great American Rail Trail, of which Nebraska has the most miles. It enters Nebraska on the Bob Kerry Bridge into Omaha, passes through Lincoln via …
Trail Ramblings: More Bicycle Facilities Are Better For Us All.
You may have already participated in the survey for the Mountain Bike Facilities Master Plan, and if you have, thank-you! If you haven’t, you have until 10/12, this Wednesday, to …
Trail Ramblings: Let’s Celebrate!
While it’s true that the National Bike Challenge has changed this year, we can still recognize what makes Lincoln such a great city for bicycling: the cyclists! There may not …