Seems to be some confusion as to what this is. Bike lane usage is mandatory in Portland. New bikeway downtown pushes parked cars into new lane PORTLAND, Ore, — A new bicycle track in downtown Portland is moving parking spaces farther into the street. The track was set to...
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“Nobody is looking to make any news.” Was the statement from the White House regarding the Obama family vacation. Famous last words. Well, you’ve probably heard the news by now. President Obama went for a bike ride on a beach path on Martha’s Vineyard and didn’t wear a helmet! Predictably, the helmet nannies have their...
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Knowing that I work closely with the Florida Legislature, Keri asked me to follow up on some info I provided on FB regarding anti-texting legislation. I’m happy to oblige and take the opportunity to add my personal Call To Action. Over the past three years, several bills dealing with driving distractions have been filed in...
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I have more questions than answers on this topic. But let me begin with a warning. If you are in a happy-go-lucky mood and want to stay that way, save this post for another day. Go visit our friend Rantwick. He’s having fun and you can too! You’ve been warned. These first two PSAs are long...
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This posting is on topic only because our Metropolitan Planning Organization and thus MetroPlan has made it so. After attending the recent Metroplan presentation, it has become obvious to me that New Urbanism is what the MPO wants and Metroplan has (I suspect a bit reluctantly)  joined in. Since I spent a couple of years...
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Saw this on CNN.com the yesterday.  Interesting to note,  CommuteOrlando.com  and our fellow bike blogs  has mentioned www.walkscore.com on a couple of times. Even though walkscore is not perfect, the research that is gained from using the site can help those choose a new home or neighborhood.  Or at best, learn about shops and businesses...
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The thought of making a left turn from a multi-lane road is one of the things that makes people think vehicular cycling requires speed and athletic prowess. It seems like it would be a really difficult thing to do. But most of the time it’s actually really easy, and...
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^Click your route to download a PDF* map and schedule^ As part of the 350.org International Day of Climate Action on October 24, Florida Bicycle Association is teaming up with Central Florida Veg Fest to run “Bike Buses” from around Orlando to the festival at...
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at Retro City Cycles Learn how to repair a flat tire, change out your tube, lube your chain, and other handy maintenance tips to keep your bike riding smoothly. Please bring your wheel and a pump and/or CO2 cartridge (or you may purchase at Retro City Cycles). Refreshments will be...
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Please join us for our free ladies cycling clinic tomorrow, Thursday, August 20, at 6 pm! Learn how to repair a flat tire, change out your tube, lube your chain, and other handy maintenance tips to keep your bike riding smoothly. Please bring your wheel and a pump and/or CO2 cartridge (or you may purchase at...
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