Sunday, July 06, 2008
Sunday ride to Oakwood State Park
Click here for an interactive map
What I like best about this ride is the gravel roads on the return. The gravel surface reminds me not to hurry or see how fast I can go. The gravel is a subtle reminder of why we bicycle in the first place, it's not about getting there, it's about the here and now and world around us. Motorists may crave the roads and the speed, for us the road is just tool that blends movement with experience and not getting there which just ends the pleasure.
The state Park has cabins and camping so it is a nice place for an overnight or longer. There are several lakes and communities within 10-20 miles so it is a nice place to spend some time and be free of petroleum powered transport.
Go online and make reservations and check out other information.
Labels: bicycle, prairie, zero carbon emissions
Friday, July 04, 2008
Happy Independence from Oil Day: Will your weekend be gas-free?
Sounds like a great idea to me. Go there and find out more
Another site that all bicycle riders should know about
BikePortland.org
Our 4th of July bicycle ride was to one our favorite waterfowl observation sites at a slow and comfortable pace on rural country roads to the intersection 1.4 miles West of Lake Goldsmith shown on the Goat Hills Map.
Labels: bicycle, bikes, birds, zero carbon emissions
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Bicycle Friendly: Commuting with a Congressman : NPR
Bicycle Friendly: Commuting with a Congressman : NPR
Labels: bicycle, climate change, NPR, zero carbon emissions
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Minneapolis Ranks High AmongTwin Citiesg | MyFoxBike Commuters
MyFox Twin Cities | Minneapolis Ranks High Among Bike Commuters:
"Portland, Ore. is only U.S. city with more bike commuters
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minneapolis is full of green commuters, according to new U.S. Census numbers. The city is a national leader in the percentage of people who walk, bike and take public transit to work."
The cold weather is not a deterrent if the traffic management and safety are sufficient! Smaller cities of less than 50K could have half of trips by bicycle if they made it part of their plan. Much less expensive than more roads. Cuts sprawl. Makes cities more nice places to live and work and cheaper because cars and fuel needs are reduced accordingly. It's not rocket science, it's better.
"Portland, Ore. is only U.S. city with more bike commuters
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minneapolis is full of green commuters, according to new U.S. Census numbers. The city is a national leader in the percentage of people who walk, bike and take public transit to work."
Minneapolis city leaders hope to maintain the city’s status as a bikeable and walkablecity by expanding the number of new bikeways and walking trails each year.
The cold weather is not a deterrent if the traffic management and safety are sufficient! Smaller cities of less than 50K could have half of trips by bicycle if they made it part of their plan. Much less expensive than more roads. Cuts sprawl. Makes cities more nice places to live and work and cheaper because cars and fuel needs are reduced accordingly. It's not rocket science, it's better.
Labels: bicycle, fun, health, zero carbon emissions
