Monthly Archives: May 2012

All Hail the Rural Road!

Posted on May 27, 2012 by RiderWalker

My heroes: the rural township road commissioners and their constituents who are willing to spend the extra for oil-and-chip, instead of gravel. Oil and chip is considered a flimsy road surface that does not stand up to heavy traffic. And … Continue reading →

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Green Biking? Or just “Greener”?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by RiderWalker

Biking is greener than driving? Yes, but… Yes, biking is cheaper, and good for exercise, and saves gas, and better for the environment, and better for the neighborhood. But were cars worse than what they replaced — horse-drawn vehicles and … Continue reading →

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Where are the bikes?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by RiderWalker

The Sunday paper contained an ad from a local sporting goods store. Now, we’re in the Midwest, and this chain is primarily Midwestern. But the ad contained more kayaks than bicycles. You’d think we lived in Venice… So much for … Continue reading →

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More on Economic Density

Posted on May 15, 2012 by RiderWalker

Pick up one of those auto shopper newspapers, and add up the prices of all the cars on a typical page. Now imagine a page of bikes instead of a page of cars. Knock off a zero or two… and … Continue reading →

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Bike to Work: Ask first, ride later

Posted on May 9, 2012 by RiderWalker

“Bike to Work” promos seem attractive. But is that really the best place to begin a push for more biking? Does your workplace have any place to store your bike? Not just “lock,” but secure, clean, convenient? Does your workplace … Continue reading →

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