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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Great short film
I discovered it on Copenhagen Cycle Chic. Images like these are what sell cycling. Except for the large crowd shot, someone could make a similar video to sell cycling in Milwaukee, shooting on some trails, alleys, bike friendly neighborhoods. EXPO bicycle city from martin … Continue reading
Sunny Sunday and Spring Ride Schedule
It was so nice to have a bright sunny day for a change I decided to take Oma out for a long Sunday ride yesterday. Although she is usually all Dutch practicality from head to toe, she still enjoys a nice slow ride along … Continue reading
Posted in bike winter, Dutch Bicycles, Rides
Tagged Masi, Royal Dutch Bicycle Club, Sunday ride, Workcycles Oma
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Biking to and from General Mitchell Field Airport in Milwaukee
A few times a year I get asked how to bike into and out of the airport in Milwaukee. I have put together a Google Map (see below) to show the route I prefer. It uses a side service road … Continue reading
Riding Ninja Style
Recent converstions on the Milwaukee bike to work listserv about riding without lights at night prompted me to share this video from the Portland-based Bicycle Transportation Alliance. Enjoy! Strategies for Getting Around Without Bike Lights (or Pants) from BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION … Continue reading
In Praise of Hats
I have always liked hats. From the definition of chic that was Jackie O in her Halston pill box to the hard scrabble farmer in his Dekalb seed cap, hats have been more than a fashion accessory; they are often a … Continue reading
Posted in Bike clothing, bike winter, Helmets
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Tracking cultural change
I have been working for the City of Milwaukee for six years. When I first started, I was the only person in my building who biked to work in the winter. Today when I pulled up to the door of … Continue reading
Back in the saddle
New Computer? Check. Adobe Creative Suite 5? Natch. Back in the blogging saddle? Giddy-up! Sorry for the long break, but without a personal IT staff, it has taken me a bit longer than anticipated to buy a new computer, migrate files, and … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy
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