Bike Czar

• Why I’m Boycotting the Farmers Market

  Jan 10th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske

  Though the state signed an MOU promising to snow plow the bike trail leading to the Winter Farmers Market, they aren't doing it.

• Winter Weather Warmers

  Jan 3rd, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske

  My winter commute tricks will help you bicycle comfortably in the cold.

• 13-time Loser Kills 61-Year-Old Bicyclist

  Dec 27th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske

  James R. Erdmann Jr, who had 13 previous traffic violations, is arrested in hit-and-run of bicyclist.

• How To Avoid Getting Ticketed or Towed in Snowstorm

  Dec 20th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske

  All the cars making short trips in the city make snowplowing difficult. Try walking or biking.

• We’re Driving Less, Cycling More

  Dec 13th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske

  Milwaukee ranked 2nd and Madison 3rd in national decline of driving, while biking rose 280%.

• The History and Future of Santa Rampage

  Dec 6th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske

  Could event become a victim of its own success? Organizers consider changes in format.

• Santa Cycle Rampage Rocks Out

  Dec 5th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske

  The English Beat flew in from Britain to play and the turnout was great.

• The Sheer Endurance of Steel

  Nov 29th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske

  For nearly a century most bikes were made of steel, which still has advantages over aluminum.

• New West Allis Trail Coming

  Nov 22nd, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske

  Saturday is the ribbon cutting for bike/pedestrian trail from 124th east into the heart of West Allis.

• The Sacrifice of Our Veterans

  Nov 15th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske

  We can admire those bicyclists who do endurance races, but the bravery of our veterans puts all that into sober perspective.

• The Joys of BikeShare

  Nov 8th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske

  As more cities add BikeShare, I no longer need pack a folding bike. Travel for bikers is so much easier now.

• The Sheer Beauty of Bicycling

  Nov 1st, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske

  Yes, it's cheaper and healthier to ride a bike. But it also connects you to nature and a world of sensations.