National Park Service gives suggestions on bicycling the Natchez Trace.
2010 archive
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Take Tennessee's long-distance cycling survey
Ever take a bicycle tour in Tennessee? Ever think about bicycle travel there?
If so, then the Tennessee Department of Transportation would like your input on a survey about long distance bicycle touring in the state.
The Volunteer State is updating its State Bike Route System and wants to know what people are looking for when they travel by bicycle there. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/10/28/take-tennessees-long-distance-cycling-survey/
Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee routes
Bike routes for five previous BRAT bicycle tours. Details at Bicycle Routes in Tennessee.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/10/28/bicycle-ride-across-tennessee-routes/
Bike theft as bad as bank robbery in Michigan community
Anyone who complains that local police officers don't take bicycle theft seriously would be envious of the situation in the Detroit suburb of Ferndale.
That's where two policemen cracked an hour-long string of three bike thefts earlier this month. It all started with a routine “traffic stop.” As a Ferndale police lieutenant explained it to the Detroit Free Press:
“We think going after a bike thief is just as important as nailing a bank robber, in terms of our residents’ feeling of security in their homes…..
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/10/27/bike-theft-as-bad-as-bank-robbery-in-michigan-community/
Seattle bicyclist awarded $8 million in bridge crash
Three years of legal wrangling has ended after the Washington state Department of Transportation agreed to pay $8 million to a bicyclist who became paralyzed after his bike tire got caught between two steel grates and he fell.
The state, which operates the Montlake Bridge south of the University of Washington campus in Seattle, did not admit fault for the crash.
The $8 million will pay for medical and therapy costs of Mickey Gendler, a once active environmental attorney for a firm in Seattle. His battle to rehabilitate to the point where he struggles to use a walker ….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/10/26/seattle-bicyclist-awarded-8-million-in-bridge-crash/
Montlake Bridge
Open seam in bridge plates led to single-bicycle crash on this drawbridge south of the University of Washington campus.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/10/26/montlake-bridge/
Rob Ford is Toronto's newly elected bicycle-unfriendly mayor
Toronto bicyclists awoke to the unpleasant news this morning that city councillor Rob Ford has been elected mayor of that Canadian city.
Aside from his notable physique, you may recognize him from his notorious comments regarding bicycling:
“Roads are built for buses, cars and trucks… Not for people on bikes. … My heart bleeds for them when I hear someone gets killed, but it's their own fault at the end of the day.”
Much to Ford chagrin, I'm sure, Toronto already has about 117 miles of bike lanes …..
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/10/26/rob-ford-is-torontos-newly-elected-bicycle-unfriendly-mayor/
“Standing bicyclist” completes GAP – C&O Canal bike tour
Frank Cavaluzzi stands up for what he believes, especially when he's bicycling.
While riding in a group charity bicycle ride is enough for most people, Cavaluzzi rides to raise money or awareness on a bicycle with no saddle.
Cavaluzzi discovered a few years ago that bicycling out of the saddle helps open up his diaphragm for breathing to combat the asthma he was suffering. It also allows him to make a statement.
You can imagine that a fully loaded bicyclist pedaling into town on a bike with no saddle can spark some conversations….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/10/25/standing-bicyclist-completes-gap-co-canal-bike-tour/
Frank Cavaluzzi on Meso Challenge bicycle tour
Standing cyclist on Meso Challenge bike tour. 320 miles from Pittsburgh to Washington DC on the Great Allegheny Passage and C & O Canal.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/10/25/frank-cavaluzzi-on-meso-challenge-bicycle-tour/
Armstrong returns to Australia for last non-US bike race
Lance Armstrong will return to Adelaide in January to compete in the Tour Down Under bicycle race, which he says will be his last outside the US.
The 39-year-old Texan launched his comeback at that race in 2009 after a 3-1/2 year hiatus from pro cycling.
In a statement, Armstrong said:
“I’m excited to be competing in my last professional ride outside the U.S. at the Tour Down Under. It will be my third time …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/10/25/armstrong-returns-to-australia-for-last-non-us-bike-race/
Trail biking
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- Oregon State Parks announces new e-bike rules - Statesman JournalE-bikes can now use the same bike trails as other bicycles unless specifically prohibited at Oregon State Parks. Here's what to know.
- Terns: An enlightening bike ride up Blatnik Park hill in Niskayuna - Times UnionCycling Blatnik Park hill in Niskayuna, along Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Trail, an experience that blends physical challenge, personal growth, ...
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