6:15AM, October 22, 2016. I glanced at the bike clothing strewn across my bed and thought, “You could just drive to work.” My sleepy brain was protesting the thought of riding 14 miles to work in a suburb of Nashville, for a staff meeting at
Category: Riding in Nashville
2. Become a devoted follower of multiple weather sources
In a previous entry, I outlined some basics on commuting and introduced my four recommendations for bike commuting. KJ’s Four Recommendations for Bike Commuting Know your limits, and aspire to stretch them from time to time Become a devoted follower of multiple weather sources Get
Celebrate Your Freedom of Movement
The other afternoon at my day job I encountered a customer who was excited to begin bike commuting. (Hi, Blake!) He said he had about 9 miles of commute and it was going to be over some hilly terrain, and featured some possibly bike-unfriendly roads.
It’s Not the Size of Your Lane, It’s How You Use It
If you’re reading this, chances are you are already an ally in the struggle to achieve transportation equity for bike riders and pedestrians. This message really isn’t for you, but I do want you to share it with those who may feel differently. In Nashville,
Don’t Be a Jerk
I’m going to go on record here and say that if you’re a bike rider, and you don’t let me know you are coming up to pass me – whether I’m on foot or on a bike – then you are a jerk. There. I