Bike Czar

• The Heart of New Milwaukee

  Apr 18th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske

  The Menomonee Valley's renaissance personifies how Milwaukee is becoming a new city -- without losing its roots.

• Governor Signs Vulnerable User Bill

  Apr 11th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske

  Bill to protect bikers and pedestrians and a separate bill allowing biking on state trails after 11 p.m. were both passed by legislature.

• Watered-Down Bill Protecting Bicyclists Passes

  Apr 4th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske

  Tougher bill to protect bicyclists and pedestrians had broad bipartisan support but a few Republicans prevented passage.

• Will New York’s Bike Share System Survive?

  Mar 28th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske

  It's hugely popular and cheaper than other transit, but Mayor De Blasio opposes subsidy. Could that have ripple effect on other cities?

• What Kind of Weather Shuts You Down?

  Mar 21st, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske

  I ride no matter what, but even bike meccas like Copenhagen have fewer riders in winter. When and why do you stop riding?

• Will Supreme Court Ruling Close Bike Trails?

  Mar 14th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske

  Decision on ownership of railroad right of ways could affect bike trails in Wisconsin and nationally.

• The Growth in Air Travelers Arriving by Bike

  Mar 7th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske

  They laughed when a bike rack was installed at Mitchell Airport, but on some days it's nearly full.

• The Amazing Sea Caves of Apostle Islands

  Feb 28th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske

  You can bicycle nearly all the way to the caves and a spectacular natural show.

• City Agrees to Plow Hank Aaron Trail

  Feb 7th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske

  Finally some progress. How my advocacy with state and city officials paid off.

• Her Third Drunk Driving Kills Elderly Biker

  Jan 31st, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske

  The plague of drunk driving threatens all of us, but legislators won't toughen the laws.

• The Ultimate Winter Commuter Bike

  Jan 24th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske

  More progress -- and more tips for bikers -- in my eternal quest for the perfect winter bike.

• Arrest Those Who Bike in Winter, Mayor Says

  Jan 17th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske

  Comments from Watertown, NY official raise serious issues about how bikers are treated, including in Wisconsin.