The Maitland Rotary Art Festival is this weekend. Click to go to Google Maps 6pm-10pm Friday 10am -10pm Saturday 10am – 5pm Sunday If you’ve been to events at Lake Lily, you know traffic is heavy and parking isn’t free. So, go by bike! I’ve drawn out some pleasant bike routes from three directions: Downtown Orlando and College Park; Winter...
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In July, LisaB and I did our first self-supported bike tour. The following is a description of our preparations. Planning We started with a destination. Lisa had a high school reunion in Doylestown, PA. It also happened to be within a few days of my Grandmother’s birthday (she lives in Wilmington, DE). First we considered doing a...
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A few weeks ago, I commented that there is an alternative to US 17-92 through Winter Park that is quiet, scenic and certainly less intimidating. Eric asked what roads I use. I’m answering now, with a map of the bypass route I use. Just for fun, I added some other connections that I’ve made...
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Yes, it’s true. The LYNX buses are air conditioned. Very well air conditioned as many riders often bring a wrap or sweater to keep the chill off, especially after waiting in the heat for the bus to come. But how does this relate to commuting by bike? Well, just like walking, everyone commutes. One way...
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News from Europe, a vehicle for adding MUPs to Google Street View I’m an avid user of the Google Maps street and satellite views for my route planning. Being able to see intersections from above and at the street level allows me to choose routes with the easiest crossings of major roads, or determine in...
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METROPLAN ORLANDO  has launched a new web-based mapping tool for Central Florida’s bicyclists.  This interactive system allows you to create a customized map using streets and paths which best serve your needs. The mapping system allows you to view several layers of information.  You can turn layers on and off by selecting and expanding elements...
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click on the image for a larger view A few months ago, I wrote about my short-trip route to the grocery store. I recently moved from Maitland/Casselberry to Audubon Park, so I thought I’d do the exercise again. In keeping with Andy Cline’s One Mile Solution, I’ll start with my mile—give or take. The pink highlights...
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Following up my previous post, the following is my observations about the mile around my home. These observations include: what makes it seem intimidating to the untrained eye; what actually makes it really easy for biking; the impediments to walking; and the opportunities I discovered on the satellite view. I’d never paid much attention...
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My rat-path routes from home to the office are familiar and tame. I live within the core where there are many options, speeds are lower and motorist expectations are reasonable. There are very few trouble spots (places where motorists can sometimes be pissy). I even have work-around routes for those, to use on...
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How many vehicles do you see on this road? As the equinox approaches and daylight closes down on our commutes, I’ve been contemplating a post about the hazards of the rising and setting sun. Tonight I stopped on my way home to take a photo. I kid you not, I had no idea...
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