Author: Mark H.

Ride Illinois has a cool program called, "I Can Bike There." People ride their bikes places then register the location. It helps folks realize how much they may have been missing by not biking. The Quad Cities is somewhat unique. Our main MUPs

In the world of practical or commuter cycling The Netherlands is seen as sort of a Mecca. They have more bikes than people as well as more folks bicycle commuting every day than anywhere else in the world (per capita). Small wonder;

Let's.preface this with some things that might reduce some of the flames from both sides. I live in The Midwest. We drive two blocks to get a 7-11 slurpy. We aren't going outside if it is below 45f.. Not all that I

Wait a moment while I put on my fire suit. Okay, here goes. Too many women are still letting their husband's make their bike buying decisions.  There I said it, let the flames begin. While I'm at it I might as well

Last week my wife and I attended The Chicago Area Bicycle Dealers' Association trade show (CABDA). While it is not what it was during the bike boom of The 70's, it is still the largest and quite the eye opener. Oddly enough,

https://youtu.be/iVfZc_uHlfw This article is a great example of what I have been talking about for some time. A gravel bike, adventure, bikepacking, rigid mtb or hybrid are essentially the same. For at least 85% of the riding anyone is going to do, a

There is a common misconception that e-bikes replace traditional bicycles. Nothing could be further from the truth. For the most part, e-bikes replace time or miles that otherwise would have been spent behind the wheel of a car. Even just pleasure rides

It breaks my heart that so many aren't aware of local rail trails and MUP's. They aren't aware of the opportunities along the way and all they could be doing on their e-bike. Many have expressed that they just don't feel welcome

Traditional cyclists often ask me why e-bikes are suddenly so popular on our local Multi-Use Paths (MUPs). BTW, thank you. You are justifying expansion that benefits traditional cyclists, runners and pedestrians as well. It is the same reason cyclists no longer predominantly ride

NOTE: I realize persons of good will might feel differently. Some question what is important. I have done my best to list these in order of importance. They are also the easiest ways to get a better fit. There is a lot more