Re: [Bikies] NYT: San Francisco May Let Bicyclists Yield at Stop Signs

On Tue, Oct 20, 2015 at 10:45 PM, S. Morris Rose via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > I happen to be in SF at the moment, armed with a bicycle, and I'm > impressed with the infrastructure strides that have been made, if not so > much at the strides in motorist behaviour. And Detroit

Re: [Bikies] why-do-drivers-hate-cyclists

On Wed, Nov 4, 2015 at 10:58 AM, via Bikies wrote: > > http://www.cbc.ca/radio/the180/mmiw-inquiry-debunking-electoral-reform-and-what-is-the-west-1.3295363/why-do-drivers-hate-cyclists-1.3295461 New Yorker article:

Re: [Bikies] West side Bike Week ride into downtown Tuesday

Well, as I was just posting this to a couple bike friends: On Fri, Jun 3, 2016 at 3:00 PM, Wisconsin Bike Fed < no-re...@wisconsinbikefed.org> wrote: > Find events in your city now >

Re: [Bikies] No counterflow lane on the Square

On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 12:43 PM, Robbie Webber via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > It's sort of frustrating that the folks in that building first complain > bitterly about people riding on the sidewalk and then strongly oppose the > solution that would keep a good majority of the

[Bikies] Bamboo Bikes in Ghana

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YHH-Iq-0ac Some info from the U.N. http://unfccc.int/secretariat/momentum_for_change/items/7842.php and the home page (the U.N. link is fubar(: http://ghanabamboobikes.org/en/ -- a Andy Bach, afb...@gmail.com 608 658-1890 cell 608 261-5738 wk

Re: [Bikies] Fwd: [Regent] FW: MSCR Learn to Ride event [1 Attachment]

On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 10:34 AM, Robbie Webber via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > May seem silly to send this to a list for bicyclists, but maybe you know > someone who would be interested. More bicyclist related, but they can always use more volunteers, from bike mechanics (to

[Bikies] Fwd: Notice of Availability of Draft 2017-2021 Transportation Improvement Program for the Madison Metro Area & Dane County for Review and Comment

-- Forwarded message -- The Draft *2017-2021 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Madison Metropolitan Area & Dane County* is now available for review and comment. The TIP lists major transportation improvements and studies anticipated to be undertaken during the next

[Bikies] Fwd: Walking bike (Theo Jansens style)

-- Forwarded message -- Walking Strandbeest bike: http://laughingsquid.com/an-amazing-walking-bike-that-employs-the-same-principles-as-theo-jansens-glorious-strandbeest/ Looks like a lot of work to make move, but looks awesome! -- a Andy Bach, afb...@gmail.com 608 658-1890

[Bikies] Fwd: [Bike Madison Updates] Turn a dusty bike into a shiny smile

-- Forwarded message -- [image: Bike Madison Updates] *Want to help get bikes into the hands of kids who might not be able to get one on their own?* Free Bikes 4 Kidz is a non-profit organization geared toward helping all kids ride into a happier, healthier childhood by

Re: [Bikies] What's happening with the Monona Terrace bike elevator

On Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 1:14 PM, Andy Bach wrote: > > so maybe the FB page has a "real-time" update > > https://www.facebook.com/mtccc > And, finally: One more thing, I talked to our Social Media coordinator and she said the Twitter account is the easiest place to find updates

Re: [Bikies] What's happening with the Monona Terrace bike elevator

More bad news: Be sure to mentioned the twitter updates on @mononaterrace to all of the > bikies. > > > > As for the elevator, there is more extensive circuit board damage than we > initially thought. I’m afraid it may be down into next week. We’ve got the > elevator company expediting all parts

Re: [Bikies] What's happening with the Monona Terrace bike elevator

On Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 11:42 AM, Robbie Webber via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > Also, the manager said that there is now an anticipated date of return on > the out of order sign. I emailed: i...@mononaterrace.com and heard: "Parts are on order and we are going to have it up and

Re: [Bikies] Bike security fail: tree

On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 5:11 PM, Scott Maurer via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > I've locked to a tree many times and thought of this possibility depending > on size of tree. This dude makes me sad... Well, this one might make you a little happier

Re: [Bikies] Bikie apartments

On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 10:03 PM, Torrey via Bikies wrote: > On a related note, this is why using URL shorteners is a bad idea. They > obscure the true URL so the user is less sure what it is. Plus the > shortener server will often track all traffic going through it. We

[Bikies] Fwd: [Bike Madison Updates] Atwood Avenue and Walter Street Work

-- Forwarded message -- From: [image: Bike Madison Updates] On Tuesday September 6, Raymond P. Cattell, Inc. is scheduled to begin removing and replacing sidewalk and curb to improve sidewalk ramps and pedestrian access at the intersection of Atwood

Re: [Bikies] crosswalk diagram and explanation of rules

On Mon, Oct 17, 2016 at 12:55 PM, Scott Morris Rose via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > Don't recall and cannot locate that post, but here's a consolation prize: > "elephant feet." > > http://www.mapleridgenews.com/community/292716091.html > I couldn't find anything in Madison on

Re: [Bikies] Bikies Digest, Vol 96, Issue 12

On Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 10:49 AM, Robert Schultz via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > As a side story, nobody batted an eye at me cutting my lock with an angle > grinder on campus or on state street. Had anyone been curious I could have > pulled out my store receipts listing my serial

[Bikies] A Softwheel?

I dunno ... http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/softwheel-suspension-wheels-heading-for-eurobike/ The wheels remain rigid while on tarmac, but when encountering obstacles the suspension mechanism comes into effect to absorb more than half of the impact energy, according to the manufacturer. The

[Bikies] Lose your bike with saddlebags?

>From today's WSJ: Bicycle found in Terry's Car Care parking lot with saddlebags. Call to 608-251-4084 to inquire. If you can describe the color and make of the bike you can come pick it up. -- a Andy Bach, afb...@gmail.com 608 658-1890 cell 608 261-5738 wk

[Bikies] Fwd: [S67 Public] FYI: annual bike swap this weekend

I suppose most folks here know about this - well, I didn't. -- Forwarded message -- Hi gang. Every year, there is a "bike swap" by the old coliseum. It's not really a swap, more of a garage sale, where there are hundreds of vendors. Some are shops, who are unloading their

[Bikies] Good news: Bikes win (in Copenhagen)!

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/nov/30/cycling-revolution-bikes-outnumber-cars-first-time-copenhagen-denmark Bicycle sensors in Copenhagen clocked a new record this month: there are now more bikes than cars in the heart of the city. In the last year, 35,080 more bikes have joined the

[Bikies] Idaho stop in Madison?

I'd heard of this but sort of forgot the details: The *Idaho stop* is the common name for a law that allows cyclists to treat a stop sign as a yield sign , and a red light

[Bikies] Stand up for bicycling with Citizen Dave this Thursday

will you join me to lobby for better bicycling at Lobby Day? It's so important that we make our cycling voice heard where it matters most right now: the State Capitol. Emails, calls, they just aren't always enough.* We need your voice and your story in person* to help make a real difference for

[Bikies] Tony Pizzo, Who Rode Around the U.S. Handcuffed to His Bicycle (in 1919)

On October 30, 1919, Tony Pizzo arrived in New York City chained to his bicycle. He had pedaled 3,000 miles in five-and-a-half months, attached to his bike by a three-and-a-half-foot chain and handcuffs welded shut around his wrists. These restraints had been sealed in Los Angeles the previous

[Bikies] Fwd: MSCR Learn 2 Ride 2017 Volunteer Update

It's really a lot of fun - and amazing to watch kids go from nothing to riding in an hour or so -- Forwarded message -- From: Mary Roth Hello Learn 2 Ride Volunteers, Thanks to those of you who have signed up for volunteer shifts at this year's

Re: [Bikies] What's happening with the Monona Terrace bike elevator

On Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 6:47 PM, Paul T. O'Leary via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > Actually, what would be most helpful would be signs at Broom and Blair, > indicating the elevator down. Report: The furthest out I could get them to put the signs are at the ends of either “sea”

Re: [Bikies] What's happening with the Monona Terrace bike elevator

On Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 9:45 AM, Mitchell Nussbaum via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > Does anybody know if the bike elevator is expected to be back in service > in the foreseeable future? Yay - I've been told "FYI – the bike elevator is working as of this morning." -- a Andy

[Bikies] First U.S. bike lane

The Small California City Responsible for America's First Bike Lane In 1967, Davis broke ground on the country's first true bike lane. Fifty years later, we look back on the inaugural system's impact—and how more work remains to be done to protect cyclists nationwide.

Re: [Bikies] Little-Known Heroes: All-Black 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps

[image: "Bicyclists' group on Minerva Terrace. [Lt. James A. Moss's company of 25th Infantry, U. S. Army Bicycle Corps, from Fort Missoula, Montana.] YNP." October 7, 1896.] https://gearjunkie.com/25th-infantry-bicycle-corps > In June of 1897, the all-black company of the 25th Mobile Infantry

[Bikies] We're #7!

Madison, Wisconsin If you’re a student with a serious cycling habit, you couldn’t do much better. The city has recently been awarded the League of American cyclists’ ballyhooed platinum status

[Bikies] Last chance to volunteer for Learn 2 Ride 2017

Mary Roth writes: Our event is fast approaching on Sunday, June 4 at Warner Park. I am also still looking for 8-10 more volunteers for June 4. If you know anyone who may be interested, please spread the word. Sign up can be found here.

Re: [Bikies] MSCR Learn 2 Ride

Still spots open! On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 2:47 PM, Mary Roth wrote: > MSCR Learn 2 Ride this Sunday, May 7 at Memorial HS. We look forward to > having you there for this fun event. The forecast finally looks sunny for > Sunday. All volunteer shifts begin at 8AM on

[Bikies] Fwd: City of Madison: Open Data Survey

Pretty simple (though perhaps too simple) survey - rank these 4 initiatives by importance to you and to your community The following focus areas were selected from the Imagine Madison phase 2 feedback from the community. - *Complete Neighborhoods*: - Data Examples: transit, schools,

[Bikies] Found: grey woman's glove on the end State Street

Anybody lose one; it's a nice one. Fits too so ... -- a Andy Bach, afb...@gmail.com 608 658-1890 cell 608 261-5738 wk ___ Bikies mailing list Bikies@lists.danenet.org http://lists.danenet.org/listinfo.cgi/bikies-danenet.org

Re: [Bikies] Bike lanes on Segoe by WisDOT to go away?

y 3, 2018 8:46 PM, Darin via Bikies < > bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > > > > I’m confused too. Can someone explain who proposed the amendment,why,and > if not related to Madison yards, in what context? > Sent from my tin can. > > On May 2, 2018, at 5:04 PM

[Bikies] Learn 2 Ride Volunteers 5/20 at Warner Park

We could still use some more volunteers, especially to work with the kids on the courses. If you know of anyone who might be interested in helping out, please have them contact me or pass along the following sign up link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f45adae2ea31-mscr19 You can also share

[Bikies] Bike lanes on Segoe by WisDOT to go away?

distric...@cityofmadison.com - Ald. Martin's email This is from an article about actions at the Council last night, including the approval of a plan for the property next to the WisDOT building behind Hilldale. "Ald. Arvina Martin, District 11, proposed an amendment that would remove a

Re: [Bikies] Bike lanes on Segoe by WisDOT to go away?

t to infrastructure whenever there are new >> buildings, road work, etc. The neighborhood around Rennebohm Park is >> already compromised by Regent Street and Eau Claire Ave. being parked in >> since the DOT building's parking is now costs employees to park - so >> they've clogged t

Re: [Bikies] Bike lanes on Segoe by WisDOT to go away?

More info, from alder Michael Rewey The alder wanted to remove my amendment that was passed at the Plan Commission. It referred to the segment of Segoe between Sheboygan and University Ave. The plan did not show bike lanes in that

[Bikies] Fwd: Bike 4Kidz prep volunteering

Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison collected over 800 bikes from generous donors last Saturday, and now we're cleaning and preparing them for our giveaways on March 24 and 25. We need your help! We've had a lot of volunteers at our workshop at 167 E. Badger Road (just off the Beltline at Rimrock) already,

[Bikies] West side warning

A number of deceptive (looked like just snow) patches of ice on the Shorewood side, esp. the path along the Shorewood pool. Just to note, couple of nice looking mitts/gloves in the University counterflow lane 1200 block (across from the hospital). -- a Andy Bach, afb...@gmail.com 608 658-1890

[Bikies] Fwd: [Bike Madison Updates] Winnebago St-Riverside Dr Diagonal Crossing

-- Forwarded message -- Subject: [Bike Madison Updates] Winnebago St-Riverside Dr Diagonal Crossing [image: Bike Madison Updates] *Project Name:* Winnebago St-Riverside Dr Diagonal Crossing *Location: *1614 Winnebago Street, Madison WI

Re: [Bikies] Bike 4Kidz prep volunteering

Note, it's not clear on the web site but: You can drop bikes off at our workshop at 167 E. Badger Rd . 9-9 M-F or 9-3 Saturdays. On Thu, Jan 18, 2018 at 3:57 PM, Andy Bach wrote: > > > > Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison collected

[Bikies] Fwd: [Bike Madison Updates] Ontario Park Path (Bike Paths 2018)

-- Forwarded message -- [image: Bike Madison Updates] *Project Name:* Ontario Park Path (Bike Paths 2018) *Location: *720 Ontario Street, Madison WI 53714 *Estimated Schedule:* 08/13/2018 to 09/07/2018

[Bikies] Fwd: [Bike Madison Updates] Ontario Park Path (Bike Paths 2018)

*UPDATE: The previously scheduled Public Meeting has been canceled and will be rescheduled in February. Apologies for the confusion* -- Forwarded message -- *Project Name:* Ontario Park Path (Bike Paths 2018) *Location: *720 Ontario Street, Madison WI 53714

[Bikies] Lose a light?

Found a nice one on the west side on the way in today, let me know if you lost one -- a Andy Bach, afb...@gmail.com 608 658-1890 cell 608 261-5738 wk ___ Bikies mailing list Bikies@lists.danenet.org

[Bikies] Colorado may pass an "Idaho Stop" bill

https://denver.streetsblog.org/2018/04/16/colorado-house-passes-bicycle-safety-stop-bill/ Colorado cities and towns may soon have an easier time legalizing what many cyclists already do to stay safe: Treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs. In a 54 to 10 vote, the Colorado

[Bikies] We're # 8! we're #8 (Seattle is #1)

As a friend from Seattle said, about their new bike lanes, "yeah, at a million dollars a mile, we should be #1." Madison is shaped like a bowtie, with downtown occupying the narrow middle part. “That makes getting in and out of town in a car a real challenge,” says Robbie Webber, a member of

[Bikies] American Woman Sets New Bicycle Speed Record (183.932 mph)

Cyclist Denise Mueller-Korenek hit 183.932 MPH while drafting behind a drag racer in Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats, besting the previous record of 167 mph The California native didn’t get to almost NASCAR-level speeds with leg power alone. Instead, she was towed behind a converted drag racer by

Re: [Bikies] Path conditions - eek!

> I **HOPE** this was an exception, based on it being a holiday and the timing of the snowfall. Or is this the level of maintenance / commuting conditions we can expect "for the duration"? I've ridden year 'round for a while now and, in general, the paths are in pretty good shape. As you say,

Re: [Bikies] Advice for Next Week's Sub-Zero Temps

Actually I forgot about these http://www.wideeyez.com/ clear wrap-around shield with super strong velcro mounts on the side of the helmit. Flips up and down and sits far enough out that it's hard (not impossible) to fog. Used it last year and really liked it, forgot about it this year, so far,

[Bikies] U.S. Bicyclist Deaths Hit a High Mark Not Seen Since the 1990s

There were 835 cyclists killed in 2016, the most since 1991 when the figure was 836, the League of American Bicyclists says in the report. Cyclist fatalities in the 2009 to 2010 timeframe were closer to 600 annually, but have been creeping upwards since then. The research also noted pedestrian

Re: [Bikies] Advice for Next Week's Sub-Zero Temps

>From the winter of '09 [image: image.png] and the items (not shown - long johns, jeans and ski pants): https://www.flickr.com/photos/afbach/3208017917/in/photolist-adYSzv-5TtVXK-53Dmdg-4xtdfa On Fri, Jan 25, 2019 at 1:47 PM Peter Gray via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > India, >

[Bikies] Minn winter bikers

Not a whole lot of info, though maybe some of the links might help more https://www.citylab.com/life/2019/01/winter-bicyclists-polar-vortex-warm-safe-what-to-wear/581692/ -- a Andy Bach, afb...@gmail.com 608 658-1890 cell 608 261-5738 wk ___ Bikies

[Bikies] Coast to coast bike path (but not through WI)

A coast-to-coast bicycle and pedestrian path that a nonprofit group is pushing to complete would stretch about 3,700 miles, across a dozen states, and incorporate about 130 existing segments of trail. The route would run between Washington, D.C. and Washington state, based on a route plan the

Re: [Bikies] Registering a bike with no serial number?

Not that I’ll do any better than the repair folks, but what’s the make/model approx. year? I do know a real bike geek. On Thu, Apr 18, 2019 at 4:22 PM Jack Gregory via Bikies < bikies@lists.danenet.org> wrote: > I have a question I’d never thought I would need to ask, but: after a > recent

[Bikies] Call for Volunteers - May 19 Learn2Ride at Warner Park

It's pretty simple and lots of fun - when else can you help 100 kids actually learn to ride for the first time! We really could use a couple more "Bike Inspectors"! Sign up for volunteer shifts here: MSCR Learn 2 Ride Volunter Sign-up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F45ADAE2EA31-mscr24

[Bikies] Volunteer for MSCR's Learn 2 Ride on either May 5 or May 19.

MSCR's Learn 2 Ride event teaches children and their adults easy, innovative techniques to get kids riding solo on two wheels! Kids learn to balance, pedal, stop and steer on a closed course. We are expecting over 300 kids this year. *We need volunteers to make this happen*. Volunteers work as

[Bikies] Study: Cities Invested in Bicycling Infrastructure Provide Better Access to Jobs

Biking to work is a rare choice among commuters—just 0.6% of people heading to work do so on two wheels. But that low number is the result of significant growth in recent decades, as the population of bike commuters have grown by 60% since 2000. Part of that has been driven by reports showing that

Re: [Bikies] Speed-gun anyone?

I see a number of apps on the iPhone for that, though the couple of free ones got really lousy reviews. "SpeedClock" @ $1.99 seemed reasonably reviewed. On Sun, Jul 14, 2019 at 9:42 AM John Coleman via Bikies wrote: > > I'm trying to get hold of a speed-gun to collect information on bike path

[Bikies] Monona Terrace Bike Elevator out

I've been "alert[ed] that our bike elevator has had a major malfunction this afternoon and it’s not going to be a quick fix. We are expecting to have it up and running in 3 days at the soonest 5 at the latest. Major part needs replacing, it has to be ordered and apparently the installation is

Re: [Bikies] the bike elevator is working

On Mon, Nov 18, 2019 at 4:05 PM Carrizal, Sara wrote: > I’m happy to say the elevator is back in service. > > Thanks for all your help. > > > > ~Sara > -- a Andy Bach, afb...@gmail.com 608 658-1890 cell 608 261-5738 wk ___ Bikies mailing list

[Bikies] Fwd: Monday Update: Bike Elevator Down, Transpo Commission, Cyclocross, and more!

Just curious - is the Bikies list defunct? Or just underpopulated? "tap tap - is this thing on?" Here's actual info: This Week https://www.madisonbikes.org/madison_bike_calendar *Monday, November 18,* The monthly *Madison Bikes Board Meeting* will be held at *6:00 PM* in the first floor

[Bikies] Media coverage: Drivers crash vs accident

I know Robbie has brought this up before: https://www.citylab.com/transportation/2019/12/news-journalism-traffic-deaths-road-safety-accident-research/603289/ Road safety advocates often argue that the media tends to blame victims when cars collide with pedestrians and cyclists, and that this has

Re: [Bikies] Bike Infrastructure

Facing the tracks from K’s parking lot, the left side *can* be kind of a bike ramp, if it’s not choked with plants/washed out. The underpass itself is generally muddy and puddled and strewn with garbage so beware broken glass. Alot like the Arb’s Beltline underpass, though more trafficked- I think

[Bikies] Fwd: FB4K gears up for Bike Week!

-- Forwarded message - From: Free Bikes 4 Kidz Madison Date: Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 11:14 AM Subject: FB4K gears up for Bike Week! To: FB4K Madison accepting bike donations

[Bikies] Fwd: [Bike Madison Updates] Southwest Bike Path Resurfacing

-- Forwarded message - From: Date: Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 2:32 PM Subject: [Bike Madison Updates] Southwest Bike Path Resurfacing To: [image: Bike Madison Updates] *Project Name:* Southwest Bike Path Resurfacing *Location: *406 South Allen Street, Madison WI 53726 *Estimated

[Bikies] We're #2!

https://www.pfbcityratings.org/ Last fall, we asked you to tell us what it's like to ride a bike in your city — covering topics like how safe you feel when you ride, where you like to go and how easy it is to access those places by bike. Today we announce our 2020 PlacesForBikes City Ratings —

[Bikies] Fwd: 800 bikes to go!

-- Forwarded message - From: Kristie Goforth Date: Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 10:31 PM Subject: 800 bikes to go! To: [image: Free Bikes 4 Kidz logo]