Portland, Maine Winter Cycling Guide
Does it snow where you live? Have you tried winter cycling? Do you want to? Portland, Maine published its first-ever Winter Cycling Guide recently. It is on the city Web […]
John has cycled to work year-round to his IT job for a paper company in Maine for over 20 years, and for all other transportation when possible, generally totaling between 3 and 4 thousand miles per year. He believes cycling for transportation can be a realistic option for many people in urban areas, and wishes more people felt empowered to try it. To that end, he is certified to teach others how to ride legally and confidently by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine and the national CyclingSavvy program. He also serves on several advocacy committees including the BCM Legislative and Policy Committee, and the Westbrook Safe Mobility and Access Committee (WSMAC). He lives in Westbrook, Maine, with his wife Mary, a visual artist.
Does it snow where you live? Have you tried winter cycling? Do you want to? Portland, Maine published its first-ever Winter Cycling Guide recently. It is on the city Web […]
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I live in Westbrook, Maine, a suburb of Portland. We had a few winter storms here last month. Navigating with my non-studded hybrid tires under winter road conditions always makes […]
This article on emergency maneuvers continues our Beginner’s Guide series, which started here, with a bicycle checkover. You won’t need to use emergency maneuvers very often. If you keep aware, […]
In our “Beginner’s Guide” series, we are attempting to bring all facets of basic bicycle safety together:: Equipment & Accessories: Is The Bike Safe to Ride?, plus lights, mirrors, bells, […]
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On July 30 and 31, instructors John Brooking and Pam Murray are giving a full three-part CyclingSavvy course in Portland, Maine. The classroom session, 6-9 PM EDT Friday, July 30, […]
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CyclingSavvy is a program of the American Bicycling Education Association. Our mission is to provide programs and resources for the education of bicyclists as drivers of vehicles, and bicycling-related education for traffic engineers, transportation planners, law enforcement professionals, educators, and the general public.