Down By The River
Rochester’s RocTheRiverway campaign activates another puzzle piece, reconnecting residents and visitors to the mighty Genesee River
Tag: cycling
Sidewalk Cycling Explained
New bike commuters often ask me about riding on the sidewalk as an alternative to our fear-inducing roads. Here’s my answer…
THIS Is Why.
Skyrocketing gas prices validate what urbanists have been warning for decades… relying on one mode of transportation powered by a single type of fuel in finite supply is completely unsustainable
“Get On The Sidewalk”
An encounter on the road shows just how disconnected drivers are from the idea of sharing the road…
Shamokin Dam, PA: No Pedestrians Allowed
A retail stretch along Route 15 in Pennsylvania is, quite literally, only accessible by car
Pave and Plow: The Next Standard For American Trails
While trail networks seem to be gaining popularity, we must consider paving and, if necessary, removing snow from them so that they may be a year-round resource
600 Parking Spaces, But My Bike Has To Move…
My complex has over 600 parking spaces, but when I chained my bike to a sign of 10 days, I was told it had to go
New Rochester Cycle Track: Pretty Great, 5 Years Late
Rochester New York’s newest Cycle Track is a welcomed additive… but its execution might be a little out of step with the progress of the surrounding environment
Bike Sales & Entertainment Budgets
Our entertainment options have decreased, but our desire for fun has not. As a result, more people are turning to an old friend, the bicycle
Take A Sunday Morning Ride
Social distancing or not, Sunday Morning bike adventures allow us to see what it’s like to ride in a world without cars
Covid-19 Cancelling Your Bike Share? Here Are Some Options
Check out these micro-mobility options that can help you crush your commute or last-mile adventure
The Trouble With Bike Infrastructure In Snowy Cities
In snowy cities like Rochester, NY, it’s not good enough to simply have great bike facilities… roads need to be safe for cyclist for the 4-5 months where cycling infrastructure goes unplowed
Hey Peloton, Here’s How Real Cycling “Changes” You
Real “change” doesn’t come from a stationary bike in your living room, it’s the the whole-self transformation that occurs when you start biking for transportation
The Bagel Bike: An Interview With Brooke Fossey
Brooke took her love of cycling and blended it with her love of her community and a desire to start a unique small business using her cargo trike
The Rise Of Commuter Culture
Capitalist culture has identified active transportation as a profitable market, further legitimizing its existence