My usual commute takes me from southwest Minneapolis north on Bryant Avenue.  I cross Lyndale on the pedestrian/bicycle bridge, go past the Methodist and Episcopal churches to Loring Park and then east on 15th into downtown.  There are several things I was conscious of Thursday morning on my way in to work; here they are […]

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It has been amazing to see the number of folks riding to work in the morning. To encourage those who might still be thinking of commuting by bicycle, I thought I would repost this description of how I do the commute thing.
The system I have for getting to and from work is fairly simple:
My […]

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I have always enjoyed reviving old bicycles and rescuing old components. In fact, the newest bike I own is probably approaching 25 years at this point. Oh, I replace components that wear out – my current road machine, a 25-year-old Bianchi has had new wheels and a new crankset within the last ten […]

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Well, even though some folks at the City of Minneapolis have decided to shut down two of our downtown bike lanes, there are still others who have our best interest at heart. Those nice folks have put together some good winter riding tips. Here they are:

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It was three degrees when I left the house the other morning and the wind was blowing 10 to 15 miles per hour out of the northwest. If you’re going to ride in this kind of weather, you need to pay attention to temperature and wind chill [ NWS Wind Chill Chart]. […]

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Considering using your bike using your bike to get around town, or still thinking about considering using you bike for more than recreation? There are probably hundreds of reasons to commute by bike, from health benefits to saving the environment, but how do you do it? That’s the main question MetroCyclist wants to […]

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So, yesterday found me riding through the wet streets of Minneapolis on my way home from work. I thought I’d share some of my tips on riding in the rain and on wet roads:
1. You won’t melt or dissolve. You’re going to get wet, so you should simply reconcile to that fact. There are ways […]

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I have been cyclist since I was young. I grew up with my bikes as a part of my freedom – riding ‘til all hours of my summer nights when I was in high school, riding on trips between here and Lake Superior. As an adult I have continued riding, but for different reasons – […]

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Three reasons to start pedaling to work . . . and some numbers to motivate you . . .
1. Biking: It’s a healthy thing to do.
The number of calories you burn bike commuting will vary depending on how much you weigh, your travel time and your speed. The Mayo Clinic web site says if […]

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Age: 21
Occupation: Senior, University of Minnesota, employee at the Walker Art Center and at the U. of M. biostatistics department
Years bike commuting: About 3.
Reason for starting: It is an economic thing. When I first moved out from my parents, I didn’t have access to a car so I had no other choice. I did get […]

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