The 3rd annual Bike 5 Cities Rise is a 28-mile regional bike-ride on trails and bike-friendly, comfortable roads. The goal is to show you some comfortable places to ride bikes. You can start your Bike 5 Cities ride at any of our 5 cities and follow the marked course on your own. You can check in at any of our 5 cities between 7:30 and 10 am to pick up registration materials and … [Read more...]
Nona Cycle: Ride Predictably – Safety First
Bicyclists have two major safety threats: cars and ourselves. Over the past month, there seems to have been an increase in the number of local cyclists involved in crashes. Unfortunately, the outcome of a cyclist connecting with a motorized vehicle is always the same, it’s only the extent of injury to the rider that varies. Seeing the posts on Facebook about fellow cyclists … [Read more...]
Obsessed Cycle: Going for Gold
A couple of months ago, I bought a new bike. This one was no ordinary road bike. It’s what’s known as a “track bike,” which is a single-speed version of a road bike that cannot coast (the pedals move as long as the wheels are moving). This track bike is a Specialized Langster 10th Anniversary edition, white frame with blue and red accent stripes; a very clean, simple design. … [Read more...]