Bike Czar
Why I’m Boycotting the Farmers Market
Though the state signed an MOU promising to snow plow the bike trail leading to the Winter Farmers Market, they aren't doing it.
Jan 10th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Winter Weather Warmers
My winter commute tricks will help you bicycle comfortably in the cold.
Jan 3rd, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
13-time Loser Kills 61-Year-Old Bicyclist
James R. Erdmann Jr, who had 13 previous traffic violations, is arrested in hit-and-run of bicyclist.
Dec 27th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
How To Avoid Getting Ticketed or Towed in Snowstorm
All the cars making short trips in the city make snowplowing difficult. Try walking or biking.
Dec 20th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
We’re Driving Less, Cycling More
Milwaukee ranked 2nd and Madison 3rd in national decline of driving, while biking rose 280%.
Dec 13th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
The History and Future of Santa Rampage
Could event become a victim of its own success? Organizers consider changes in format.
Dec 6th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Santa Cycle Rampage Rocks Out
The English Beat flew in from Britain to play and the turnout was great.
Dec 5th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
The Sheer Endurance of Steel
For nearly a century most bikes were made of steel, which still has advantages over aluminum.
Nov 29th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
New West Allis Trail Coming
Saturday is the ribbon cutting for bike/pedestrian trail from 124th east into the heart of West Allis.
Nov 22nd, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
The Sacrifice of Our Veterans
We can admire those bicyclists who do endurance races, but the bravery of our veterans puts all that into sober perspective.
Nov 15th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
The Joys of BikeShare
As more cities add BikeShare, I no longer need pack a folding bike. Travel for bikers is so much easier now.
Nov 8th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
The Sheer Beauty of Bicycling
Yes, it's cheaper and healthier to ride a bike. But it also connects you to nature and a world of sensations.
Nov 1st, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
