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Ever been caught on a long ride without the tools you need to handle a breakdown? Blazing Saddles regular Tina Laurie gives us a demonstration of what tools bikers should carry with them for emergency repairs.
This is a very big deal in Europe, where at least one key pro bicycle rider has been linked to allegations that he may have a secret motor installed in the tubes of his bike that crank at very fast speeds. The problem is serious enough that Tour de France riders are going to have [...]
On a bike ride this week with Chris Olivero, we got talking about the proper fit for a bicycle, how even the slightest adjustment can affect not just comfort but performance. Chris had just had her bike fitted from Fraser Bicycle. So when I got home I dug through my YouTube vids and found the [...]
Oakland Township, home of the Paint Creek Trail, has some big plans for bike trails. Here’s a video preview and bike tour of what will someday be part of “The Loop” – a 24 mile tail that circles Oakland Township.
If you ride Paint Creek Trail in the summer, you’ve no doubt met him. His name is David Moultrie and he wears a bright yellow shirt. A retired teacher, he helps by removing debris from the trail, handling minor emergencies, sharing info on Michigan’s first rails-to-trail route.
It’s no secret that Michigan roads are terrible. And there are very few bike lanes. Here’s a quick look at Florida to illustrate how much better it could be if Michigan would just get with it.
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