Second Opinion
Do drivers consider cyclists to be fully human?
A new Australian study suggests that for some drivers, the answer is “no.”
Cycling
Politics & Policy
Momentum building to fill in Grand Rounds’ missing link
It’s an idea more than a century in the making: Minneapolis could one day have a massive trail system for bicyclists and pedestrians that encircles the whole city.
Cityscape
Minneapolis is breaking new ground in winter plowing of protected bike lanes
“There’s a lot more interest in winter maintenance of bike lanes than there was 10 years ago,” because biking is growing rapidly, said Ethan Fawley of the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition.
The Line
Make the switch from car to bike commute this winter: Here’s how
Imagine a day in a bike commuter’s boots. How does he or she prepare before walking out the door?
Minnesota Blog Cabin
Thoughts on danger and biking
Riding a bike is a generally safe activity, on par with other types of transportation, even though sometimes it feels more harrowing.
Minnesota Blog Cabin
Hit by a car (again) in Downtown St. Paul, or why we need the bike plan
I want it to be normal for mothers to pick their children up from Parks and Recreation day camps on a bike, especially when that ride is only about five miles and it is a sunny summer day.
Cityscape
Minneapolis’ Powderhorn 24 redefines the way bike rides connect with neighborhoods
Starting Aug. 14, dozens of cyclists will be circling the neighborhood on a five-mile loop, part of a marathon endurance ride that goes on for 24 hours straight.
Twin Cities Business
Greg LeMond’s next ride
Can America’s only Tour de France winner conquer business?
Minnesota Blog Cabin
Cyclists obey red lights in Minneapolis — most of the time
Overall, Minneapolis cyclists comply with red lights 58% of the time.
Minnesota Blog Cabin
MN GOP beware: Biking and pedestrian improvements have broad appeal
There is majority support in every region of the state for additional funding for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
The Line
Cycling in the cities: Seven Minnesota inventions for bike enthusiasts here and around the globe
The Twin Cities isn’t only a leader in bicycle use — we’re also a major innovator in bicycle design and technology.
Minnesota Blog Cabin
Forget about biking to the State Fair
Every year I remember the loveliness of the bike ride to get to the state fair. And then I’m reminded of the horror that is the last one tenth of one mile to the bike corral.
Books
Book on inspiring cyclist Major Taylor a wonderful ride through a lost world
The authors knew they had a great story that hadn’t been told in almost a century: a young black rider who beat the odds to become a champion.
Political Agenda
Minneapolis Mayor Hodges, Council Member Bender celebrate rainy Bike to Work Day
The officials joined riders on a commute from Uptown Minneapolis to Government Center downtown.
Minnesota Blog Cabin
What Southwest Light Rail conversations get wrong
Here’s what Southwest is not about, and here’s what Southwest is about.
Political Agenda
Hennepin County to host bike-plan open houses May 7-8
The updated bike plan for the county will be discussed May 7 at Minnetonka Community Center and May 8 at Minneapolis Central Library.
Minnesota Blog Cabin
Why being a car guy and a cycling advocate isn’t a contradiction
To borrow a thought from Joe Soucheray, it’s simple garage logic — the right tool for the job.
Second Opinion
City cycling: Healthful or hazardous to health?
A science writer’s explorations in Canadian and European cities finds that safety improves as the total number of cyclists increases.
Minnesota Blog Cabin
MN Blog Cabin Roundup, 11/22
Fun with Minneapolis election graphs, why cities want you to bike, JFK remembrances and more.
Minnesota Blog Cabin
Giving bikes to kids
“Owning a bike is very near and dear to a child’s heart.”
