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Bicycle News

Jeff Moser | July 2, 2010

Here’s a look at some of the Bicycle News stories happening locally and around the country: Ca roule Montreal Anne Macquarie recently wrote on the Muscle Powered blog about her trip to the bicycle friendly city of Montreal. Read the full story on the Muscle Powered Blog. Ca roule Montreal – in French that means [...]

Bike Path Opening Saturday

Jeff Moser | June 3, 2010

by Dan Allison, originally published on Muscle Powered Muscle Powered and partners will celebrate the new multi-use path under the new freeway on Saturday, June 5th. This path segment connects the existing Linear Parkway path from Roop St to Saliman Rd at Fremont Elementary School with the existing path from Butti Rd to Moffat Open [...]

Rules of the Trail

Jeff Moser | May 25, 2010

There’s no doubt about it, the Ash Canyon trails are getting busier and busier.  I see the regulars out there every day, and I’m starting to see many new faces as well.  It’s quite common to see 3 or 4 cars parked at the trailhead.  It’s pretty much a given now that you’re going to [...]

Bike to Work Week 2010 Wrap Up

Jeff Moser | May 25, 2010

Bike to Work Week 2010 has come to an end. Here’s a look at all that went on last week. Freeway Multi-Use Path Cleanup On May 15th, Muscle Powered assisted the Chamber of Commerce and others with a cleanup of the multi-use path that connects College Parkway to Northridge Drive. The entrance was the worst, [...]

Bike to Work Week Party!

Jeff Moser | May 20, 2010

The weather forecast isn’t looking spectacular for our end of the week party, but I’m guessing you’ll be there anyway. Why? Because we’re going to have a lot of fun, and we’re giving away TWO bikes, gift certificates for Carson City’s best restaurants, and other great prizes! Bike to Work Week Party at the Firkin [...]

Weekend Bicycle Events

Jeff Moser | May 14, 2010

We have several things going on this weekend that you should know about! Bike to Work Week is May 17th – 21st! May 14th – Commuter Clinic with Dan Allison at Comma Coffee – 5:30 PM – Learn about and discuss tips for making your bike commute safer and more enjoyable. Bikes not required for [...]

Choosing a Commuter Bicycle

Jeff Moser | May 11, 2010

In the first article of my Bike Month commuting series, I gave you Ten Reasons to Commute by Bike. Now that you’re ready to give bicycle commuting a shot, you’re going to need to choose a bike for the task. Thankfully for the shorter distances of urban commuting, just about any bike will work. If [...]