By Cali Cali is the co-owner of Alley Cat Cycles in Loring Park, apprentice at Peacock Groove, and Bolder Options Bike Mentorship Youth Program Repair Shop Leader. Please contact Cali if you are interested in volunteering at or learning more about Bolder Options: cali.jirsa@gmail.com Winter Bike Maintenance & Cleaning Supplies Continue Reading →
Leaves are falling and the chill is coming. Each day as I decide to wear heavier gloves and a warmer hat, I get more excited for the coming season. Are you an expert winter rider? Are you thinking of giving it your first try this year? Consider joining us! This Continue Reading →
I have a messy desk, it’s true! I am sharing this photo of my desk with you to talk about a few ways I make my bike commute easier on myself. The biggest thing that I do to make my commute easier is I take multiple outfits into work at Continue Reading →
I just attended the first National Women’s Bicycling Summit in Long Beach, California. I could not have attended without the encouragement and monetary support from you, my generous friends! Every time I told people that I fund-raised to attend the Summit, they were really impressed and happy I could make it. Thank you for making my trip Continue Reading →
Whenever I attend a large event, I like to keep an eye on what other people publish about it. It’s interesting to see the different ways people process their experiences. This is a link round-up of articles and media dedicated to the Summit. I was lucky enough to attend the Continue Reading →
By Lauren So you have decided to race an alleycat race! Congratulations! Here are some tips from a 4-time Babes in Bikeland participant, Lauren. She learned it all the hard way, so you don’t have to. Before the race Drink plenty of water the day before and day of. Make Continue Reading →
By: Janne Janne is a cyclist and bike advocate, living in Minneapolis. Janne does not have children, but she “borrows some on a regular basis.” I loved this story about Janne and her seven-year old friend, M. This was found through the Minneapolis Bike Coalition blog where it was part Continue Reading →
By Janne Janne is a cyclist and bike advocate, living in Minneapolis. Janne does not have children, but she “borrows some on a regular basis.” I loved this story about Janne and her seven-year old friend, M. The street is packed. There are buses. Cars. Trucks. So, the sidewalk? But Continue Reading →
Peloton Magazine’s Heidi Swift will be riding and writing from France as a member of the Rêve Women’s Team that is riding the entire route of the 2012 TDF on behalf of Bikes Belong. Here Heidi talks about her preparation, equipment and thoughts about the Tour de France. Rêve 2012 Continue Reading →
The second annual Powderhorn 24 race started at 7pm on June 22, and ended at 7pm on June 23. My heart is full of joy at how many people came out to ride, race, spectate, volunteer, photograph, and support the race. Photo by Flickr user ibikempls, CC licensed I was lucky enough to Continue Reading →
