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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Final upgrades: lock, mudflap, pedals
I recently told you about some upgrades I am making to my Schwinn euro-style city bike project. Friday when I got home from work, I was excited to find a small brown box on my front porch. Inside the box were … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycles, Dutch Bicycles, Equipment Review
Tagged bens cycle, Busch & Muller, commuter bicycles, Dutch Bike Co., Schwinn, Velo Orange, Workcycles
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The Beauty of (Not) Biking in Winter
Today’s guest post from Dave Steele provides an interesting perspective I have never considered. What would you do if you couldn’t ride a bike? I’m one “those crazy people.” You know, one of those people who has been known to show … Continue reading
Hip Hop, Nairobi, Bicycles
Who would have guessed? From Nairobi to Copenhagen to Tim K up in the Driftless Region to me in Milwaukee to you wherever you are. If the kids in Nairobi get it, perhaps there is a little hope for the future. Check … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy
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Third Annual Wisconsin Bike Summit Announced
The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin officially announced the date and schedule for this years state bike summit. Check this link for details at the Bike Fed website. Unless another volcano blows it’s top, this year’s keynote speaker will be Andreas Rohl, the … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy
Tagged BFW, Bicycle Federation of WI, Wisconsin Bicycle Summit, Wisconsin Bike Summit
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Chicago’s bold new bike boss
Readers of Over the Bars know I like big ideas and big thinkers. Anyone who knows me well can testify that I am fond of making personal pronouncements. Richard M. Daley, the previous mayor of Chicago, was a big thinker who was … Continue reading
Moving away from cars
A great video from the new Streetfilms series “Moving Beyond the Automobile.” Part two of a planned ten-part series, Streetfilms will take a look at sustainable transportation options and funding such as congestion pricing, bus rapid transit and car sharing. Although … Continue reading
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Elevator Statement
The last snowfall hit Milwaukee like an upper cut from Jack Johnson. Despite DPW’s best efforts, it seemed to come when we had our guard down during the night. Salt trucks were seasoning the streets in my neighborhood well before … Continue reading
Posted in bike winter, commuting
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