Trail Ramblings: Have Any Routes Planned Yet?
January is when gardeners have traditionally pored over seed catalogs and touring cyclists over possible routes. All it takes is reading a couple of accounts of someone’s tour or bikepacking …
Trail Ramblings: Weigh In On The Mountain Bike Facilities Master Plan, And More.
This week you have the opportunity to help make some decisions about Lincoln’s long term plans for mountain bike facilities. The first is for those who live close to Van …
Trail Ramblings: New Year Wishing.
It’s fun to read about the bike (and bike packing) tours people have taken or are planning to take. Have you made any plans for doing it this year? I’d …
Trail Ramblings: Happy New Year! Get To Know Our New Board President, Jake Miller
I have been commuting by bike full time for almost 2 years now. Before that, I commuted by bike part time for about 4 years. In 2020 I sold my …
Trail Ramblings: Really, It’s Not That Bad Out.
I’ve spilled a lot of virtual ink over the years assuring people winter can be a good time for riding your bike, if you’re prepared. On that note, I’m linking …
Trail Ramblings: How Familiar Are You With Cargo Bikes?
The trend here started slowly over the last few years, then picked up speed with the rise in gasoline prices. Cargo bikes as delivery vehicles have finally been gaining some …
Trail Ramblings: Are You An Advocate For Bicycling In Lincoln?
Here in our own corner of the Midwest, riding our wonderful trails and roads, it can be easy to forget about what riding in other places is like. That is, …
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 …