Outside Temp -1° is No Problem

Outside Temp -1° is No Problem

Riding into a headwind, big problem The last couple of days have been the first really cold days of the winter. Yesterday didn’t seem bad even though it was -5° according to the bank thermometer. Today was a different story. Battled a strong headwind almost the...
Stories for Dad: Learning to Ride

Stories for Dad: Learning to Ride

Feb 5, 2016 Last night I stopped by my parent’s place for a short chat and to make sure I had my paperwork in order. I was on my way to the UPS Store to send back an item I didn’t need. As I headed for home I was thinking about all the stuff I needed to...
A Blue Moon & Biking Milwaukee

A Blue Moon & Biking Milwaukee

Polish Moon Ride inspires desire to bike Milwaukee On Friday night Team Decker/Fjelstad ventured to Milwaukee to participate in the Polish Moon Ride. The ride, organized by the Bike Federation of Wisconsin was a tour through Milwaukee’s old Polish neighborhood....
Motoped Survival Edition

Motoped Survival Edition

The morning commute can be difficult, but… I’ll be the first one to admit that riding the bike path is not without its challenges. You have people walking, walking dogs, stopping on the path, runners, slower moving cyclists… bottom line: there are...
The Legend of El Dangeroso

The Legend of El Dangeroso

Who said cycling isn’t a contact sport? Those of you who follow Team 2S1B Cycling have been reading about El Dangeroso and his troubles in early 2014. A cyclist who showed so much promise last season. A cyclist who was removed from his role as a domestique and...
Are Cyclists Paying Our Fair Share?

Are Cyclists Paying Our Fair Share?

Facebook comment causes me to evaluate my position This morning I read a comment about something I’d posted on Facebook. The post was regarding Ride the Drive and the comment came from a respected, intelligent, good friend. The Comment With all the bike paths in...