image from ribike.org The average American two lane road is about 10 feet wide. The law requires that cars, trucks and cyclists find a way to coexist within this narrow ribbon of pavement. Unfortunately many drivers feel that the size of their vehicles gives them a greater right to road. These drivers have chosen to […]
Read More…The loop ride from Hadley to the Montague Bookmill reaffirms everything I love about cycling. It totals 35 flat miles that travel through the Franklin Country countryside on designated bikeways that lead directly to the Montague Bookmill for a perfect mid ride lunch break. Hadley/ Sunderland I started my ride at the Hadley Elementary […]
Read More…Have you noticed that the days are getting warmer and the sun is shining a little longer? Spring has arrived and summer is coming but no season lasts long in New England. We could be back to snowy forecasts in just over 4 months so time is of the essence. I find that lists help […]
Read More…What is the first thing you think of when someone mentions cyclists? Many people think of cyclists as arrogant spandex clad beings that are too busy pedaling to wave, smile or do anything to acknowledge fellow human beings. It is time for America’s perception of cyclists to change. In all fairness, America’s roads are cramped. […]
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