My Bike To Work Week – 2011
Well, it’s the League of American Bicyclists‘ National Bike To Work Week, and I tried to participate as much as I could. Of course, my initial goal was to ride every day this week. Because of my crazy...
View ArticleBook Report: Smart Cycling By League Of American Bicyclists
As I ride deeper into the world of bicycling, I’ve made it my goal to become a much better cyclist. Along with wanting to build my skills and confidence on the road, I felt the need to improve my...
View ArticleComing Soon – One Guy’s Perspective On Traffic Skills 101
I recently took the League of American Bicyclists‘ Traffic Skills 101 course through my local advocacy group, BikeDFW, and I will be posting a review soon. Just to tease it a bit, the course was both...
View ArticleMy Perspective On Traffic Skills 101 – Bicycle Training Course
Raise your hand. How many of you ride a bike without ever learning how to ride a bike? I’m not talking about that moment when you discover your balance on a two-wheeler and the training wheels come...
View ArticlePics From Last Week’s Traffic Skills 101 Class In Richardson
I meant to post these last week, but I was busy with prepping for my own biking course (more to come on that). A couple of Sundays ago, we had our first – in quite some time – Bike League Traffic...
View ArticleLCI #3760
Image © Kim Turner via Cycling Savvy DFW I’ve been cycling off and on for almost all my life, more off than on. In early 2008, my car club (I love the irony) started a “Biggest Loser” contest. Since I...
View ArticleRecap – Traffic Skills 101 Class In Garland
Last Saturday was a pretty big day for me. I got to help teach a Traffic Skills 101 class for the first time. Co-instructing with me, was fellow League of American Bicyclists LCI graduate, Jenny. As...
View ArticleWelcome To Bike Month 2013
As I say every year, EVERY month is National Bike Month – we all know that. However, it’s nice that national organizations like The League of American Bicyclists (who originated National Bike Month)...
View ArticleBike To Work Day – Bike Commuter Energizer Stations – Dallas – MAY 17
Mark your calendars! Friday, May 17, 2013 is National Bike To Work Day. IF there is ever a day to ride to work, make it this day. Think about the positive statement we’ll be making as cyclists, safely...
View ArticleI’ve Learned How To Teach Adults How To Ride A Bicycle
Image © Gail Copus Spann One of the main reasons that I became a League Cycling Instructor was to teach people how to ride bikes and how to do it safely. Although the League’s Traffic Skills 101 has...
View ArticleRecap – Traffic Skills 101 Class In Allen, Texas
Last weekend I got to help teach another Traffic Skill 101 class, at the Allen Community Outreach center, in Allen, Texas. It was a good group of about a dozen students, mixed in experience and skill...
View ArticleLAB’s Steve Clark Visits Plano
City of Plano‘s Trail System Planner, Renee Burke Jordan, invited local citizens and bicycle advocates to meet Steve Clark, a Bicycle Friendly Community Specialist from The League of American...
View ArticleBikeDFW Bike To Work Day Energizer Stations – 2014
Mark your calendars! Friday, May 16, 2014 is The League of American Cyclists‘ National Bike To Work Day. IF there is ever a day to ride to work, make it this day. Think about the positive statement...
View ArticleBike To Work Day Energizer Station 2014 – Recap and Pics
Last Friday was the Bike League’s National Bike To Work Day. For the third year, my local bike advocacy group, Bike Friendly Richardson, worked with BikeDFW, DART and NCTCOG to set up a bike commuter...
View ArticleBike League’s Andy Clarke Visits North Texas
We are very fortunate to have a League of American Bicyclist board member, Gail Spann living in north Texas. Her dedication to cycling and bike education is an inspiration for many bicyclists,...
View ArticleLeague Of American Bicyclists: Smart Cycling Quick Guide
The League of American Bicyclist just released a pocket sized Smart Cycling booklet called the Smart Cycling Quick Guide. You can order a copy or two from their website, or view it here.
View ArticleDallas Area Bike To Work Day Energizer Stations – 2015
Mark your calendars! Friday, May 15, 2015 is The League of American Cyclists‘ National Bike To Work Day. IF there is ever a day to ride to work, make it this day. Think about the positive statement...
View ArticleRichardson Texas Gets Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community Status
It’s no surprise to me, since I ride in this city all the time. Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized Richardson, Texas with a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community (BFCSM) award, joining...
View ArticleDallas Area Bike To Work Day Energizer Stations – 2016
It’s Back! Friday, May 20, 2016 is The League of American Cyclists‘ National Bike To Work Day. IF there is ever a day to ride to work, make it this day. Think about the positive statement we’ll be...
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