Trail Ramblings: I Hope You’ve Been Out To Enjoy This.
There was a rumor last week that the Homestead trail was open, as the barricade was down at Roca road to the south, but it seems to be unfounded. The …
Trail Ramblings: Guilty Pleasures
We know it’s really not supposed to be 70 degrees in early March, but doesn’t it feel good? If you haven’t already been riding this winter, I recommend getting your …
Trail Ramblings: Are We Winded Yet?
If you were out enjoying the warm temperatures this weekend on your bikes, you know what I’m talking about. Today saw wind speeds in the 20s with gusts of nearly …
Trail Ramblings: Now Back To Our Regularly Scheduled February.
It’s not so bad, really. As is normal, highs should be in the 40’s, with lows in the 20’s this week. How quickly we forget once we’ve had a few …
Trail Ramblings: After The Last Month, We Deserve This Week.
That ice we’ve been contending with for weeks now will be history shortly, or at least until the next storm. I hope no one suffered more than a minor bump …
Trail Ramblings: Riding In Conditions Like These Just Makes You Stronger.
Kudos to all riding through these challenging last few weeks. By the tracks I see, there are quite a few of you. I hope you’re all keeping the rubber side …
Trail Ramblings: Is it just me?
Are some motorists getting ruder towards cyclists or is it just something I’m noticing more? As more people commute or ride for sport some motorists seem to be increasingly less …
Trail Ramblings: Melt May Be Good, Black Ice Is Not.
This is Nebraska weather in the winter. We don’t just get cold and stay there. We freeze, have a thaw, and repeat. That may be fine for variety, but creates …
Trail Ramblings: Keeping The Rubber Side Down
While usually a mountain biking mantra, here keeping the rubber side down refers to riding on ice. Some of you were reminded Saturday how difficult that can be to do. …
Trail Ramblings: Off Season? What Off Season?
If you haven’t been riding the last few days, you might be counted among the sensible. For some of us though, it’s just another challenge, or maybe even business as …