December 2011
Just wanted to Share this
Posted 12/22/2011
I recently retired from the Warrenville Bicyclists and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, and was honored at a recent City Council Meeting. I am placing this information here, not to brag, but in hopes...
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The end of a story
Posted 12/15/2011
The following article will appear as my last regular Column in the Warrenville, Illinois Village Chronicles. I am not disontinuing this Blog however, and will continue to submit articles here on an o... [photo]
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Biking in Winter
Posted 12/12/2011
The following article appears in the League of Illinois Bicylcist eNewsletter....it is worth sharing...."The weather becoming cooler is no reason to put your bicycle in a corner of the garage and stop...
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WHAT DOES CHRISMAS MEAN TO YOU?
Posted 12/2/2011
I recently wrote about Bikes for Christmas. After all, it is that time of year again. December has come with a little snow and with it all the joys of Christmas. Let me get my Bike Helmet off, and let...
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November 2011
Christmas gifts for Kids!
Posted 11/18/2011
As much as I would like it to be, the top selling toy or gift item is not likely to be kid’s bikes. For many years in a row, electronics and video games (like Nintendo Wii) have been the top selling ...
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THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES
Posted 11/4/2011
This will most likely be the last coverage here, of Paul Hayes and his cycling trip from San Diego, C. to St. Augustine. I do plan to interview Paul when the trip is completed, and he returns home to...
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October 2011
AN UPDATE
Posted 10/6/2011
A few weeks ago I told you about meeting an interesting cyclist who lives right here in Warrenville. His name is Paul Hayes, and he and about a dozen other cyclists (from various places) are doing a...
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It seems like yesterday….
Posted 10/1/2011
On September 21, 1999 I rode my first Century ride. On October 4, 1999 the following article appeared in t The Daily Herald. The article was written by Vicki Sabula. I wrestled with the idea of shari...
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September 2011
October
Posted 9/15/2011
We’ve seen a large number of people deciding to commute on their bicycles this year. More likely due to the nearly $4 a gallon gasoline than to any large scale fitness program... But for those of us n...
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FROM CALIFORNIA TO FLORDA
Posted 9/5/2011
The City of Warrenville has a population of 13,400 citizens. How many of that number are cyclists, I don’t know. But I keep meeting them, one at a time, and it’s been a lot of fun....
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August 2011
GITAP 2011 – A HAPPY SUCCESS
Posted 8/25/2011
GITAP = The Grand Illinois Trail and Parks bike tour, is an annual event sponsored by the League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) and has the support of the Illinois ...
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BEFORE SUMMER ENDS
Posted 8/10/2011
Did you know that there is a publication called “Illinois Bicycle Rules of the Road”? It is published by the Secretary of States office. If you have never seen a copy, visit your favorite bike shop a...
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July 2011
Summer Cycling
Posted 7/25/2011
Watching the Tour de France can be a serious deterrent to anyone trying to get in shape or to stay in shape. Professional Cyclists are among the most physically fit athletes in the world, and watching...
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Bicycles and Traffic
Posted 7/15/2011
This is a topic that I have covered numerous times in this column. Something I feel is extremely important for all of us, whether a cyclist or not. In Illinois, a bicycle is legally defined as a ve...
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June 2011
WORK ON BUTTERFIELD ROAD CLOSES TRAIL
Posted 6/25/2011
As the state works to widen Butterfield Road from Naperville Road to Route 59, the Butterfield Road entrances to Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton and Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville ...
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KEEP IT CLEAN
Posted 6/22/2011
This may pertain more to mountain bikes; however every cyclist should be aware that keeping your bike clean is one of the best ways to keep your bike running smoothly. There are numerous products avai...
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Bike Friendly WARRENVILLE
Posted 6/10/2011
A new state law is waiting Gov. Quinn’s signature that would allow bicyclists to treat “demand-actuated” red lights as stop signs if the signal fails to change to green “within a reasonable period o...
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May 2011
Midnight Bike Ride
Posted 5/26/2011
It was one of those chilly, rainy, windy spring afternoons, and all was quiet at the bike shop. I was looking through the many brochures that cover so many of the cycling events around the region, an...
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Where To Bike
Posted 5/15/2011
Along with many other bike enthusiasts, I am very excited about a new publication called “Where to Bike”. This is a fantastic guide to exploring the many inviting bike trails/routes that the Chicago r...
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April 2011
May Cycling Events
Posted 4/29/2011
The Warrenville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission and the Warrenville Park District will co-host the sixth annual Warrenville Bike Rodeo. The event will be on Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 9:...
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How to Protect your Bicycle
Posted 4/11/2011
Having one’s ride stolen is a major concern! And knowing what happens to the stolen bicycles is usually a mystery, but many agree that flipping them into cash for drugs is often the motivation. ...
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A MESSAGE FROM OU R NEIGHBOR
Posted 4/11/2011
Dave Peterson, Bicycle liaison, Fermilab Traffic Safety Subcommittee, is distributing flyers which include A map. Dave is getting the word out about bicycle safety. Although roads at Fermilab are ofte...
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March 2011
Bicycling and Food
Posted 3/14/2011
Sometimes we need some extra energy just to get motivated. Did you ever consider “Pineapple Power”? I have learned that along with being sweet and delicious, fresh pineapple offers up an array of...
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Thinking of Spring?
Posted 3/3/2011
I write one of these articles every year. As w start thinking about spring, we also start thinking about the things in our garage, our basement, and various places around our homes. Perhaps you hav...
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February 2011
THINKING AHEAD
Posted 2/16/2011
Thinking ahead to the fast approaching bicycling season, it’s important to consider where we will be sitting. Our bike seat, or saddle, is much like a pair of shoes. If the shoes don’t fit properly...
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