Monthly Archives: May 2010
Making Room for Bicycles in San Antonio
“Some 350 miles of bicycle lanes could be added to San Antonio’ s streets — triple the amount now — without widening a single road or impeding traffic, just restriping. The mayor, who sees bike lanes as a tool for … Continue reading
Filed under bicycle lanes, bicycling, San Antonio, San Antonio Express-News
1000 k
With today’s ride of 17 miles [Karnes City, Hobson, Panna Maria, Karnes City] I finally managed to get above the 1000k mark for this year. Not that I am too proud of it as it’s taken me much longer a … Continue reading
Filed under bicycling, Karnes City, personal
Karnes City Community Fitness Day
Yesterday’s Community Fitness day here in Karnes City was a great event. Well, as I only took part in the bike ride, I can only judge that. It was a well organized 20k ride cfrom the park in Karnes City … Continue reading
Filed under bicycling, Community Fitness Day, Community Fitness Day, events, Karnes City
Ride of Silence
The day before yesterday I took part in the Ride of Silence in San Antonio and must say it was not what I had expected. On the one hand, as far as I was informed, the person to lead the … Continue reading
Filed under bicycling, events, in the news, Ride of Silence, safety, San Antonio
2010 Bike Month
May is National Bike Month. The League of American Bicyclists promotes this national event. For more information, click here.
Filed under events
Bike Fest to Promote Bicycling in La Crescent
“If your bicycle has gathered cobwebs over the winter, it’s time to get it out for Bike Fest. The first-ever event will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, at the La Crescent Elementary School playground. ‘It’s … Continue reading
Filed under bicycling, education, events, in the news
Share the Road (II)
“With more bikes on the road, drivers are frustrated — and cyclists are at risk. Now’s the time for changes.” read more here
Filed under bicycle lanes, bicycling, in the news, Los Angeles Times
Bicycling in New York: Stopping at Red Lights
“TEN years ago, riding a bicycle through the streets of New York was still considered outlandish behavior at best, and possibly insane. At the time, I viewed this with chagrin, but also complacency. I biked everywhere. [...] Perhaps looking for … Continue reading
Filed under behaviour, bicycling, education, in the news, New York Times
