Karen Karabell, Author at CyclingSavvy

About Karen Karabell

I live and work in St. Louis. I serve on two transportation committees for East-West Gateway Council of Governments, and on St. Louis County's Complete Streets Advisory Committee. I founded the Maryland Plaza Tuesday Night Ride, a social ride rolling along in its fourth year.

I use my bike year-round for transportation. What a thrill to discover CyclingSavvy! Without exception these are the BEST practices for safe and easy bicycling, everywhere I ride.

As Paul McFarlane has observed: "The bicycle is the solution to every problem." Truth! Especially for savvy cyclists :-)

Entries by Karen Karabell

Jim Dodson Interviews Keri Caffrey

February 22, 2019 /1 Comment/in The Savvy Cyclist /by Karen Karabell

Watch the Florida Bike Guy’s 45-minute interview with CyclingSavvy co-founder Keri Caffrey.

The “Why” Behind Our Work

February 8, 2019 /2 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by Karen Karabell

What will your community look like when everyone is assured of safety, however they choose to transport themselves?

There But For The Grace Of God

January 4, 2019 /14 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by Karen Karabell

I got a speeding ticket. I earned it, fair and square.

Every Motorist Needs To See This

June 15, 2018 /2 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by Karen Karabell

Finally, police have the opportunity to truly appreciate and understand the legitimate safety concerns and needs of cyclists.

How She Made A Grown Man Cry

June 6, 2018 /4 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by Karen Karabell

Leo Stone will never forget the first time he saw bicycling’s dance video.

Energy Is Real

March 21, 2018 /11 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by Karen Karabell

The driver’s anger poisoned the energy of the other drivers on the road. Everyone started honking.

Introducing The Nation’s New CSIs

February 28, 2018 /2 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by Karen Karabell

He realized that biking was about so much more than the bike. His research led him to savvy cycling, as a way to restore kindness and civility to everyday human encounters.

William Phelps Eno, My Hero

February 14, 2018 /4 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by Karen Karabell

When you go out today — reasonably certain of being able to get where you want to go without incident — thank this man. He had something to do with your safe travels, even though you’ve probably never heard of him.

Everyone’s A Racer Now

January 10, 2018 /6 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by Karen Karabell

Four days after returning to St. Louis, I walked into my local e-bike dealer with my credit card ready. My husband and I didn’t own a cargo bike. After riding my sister’s electric cargo bike in Nashville, I wanted to see for myself if an e-cargo bike could truly replace car trips.

Savvy E-Biking To A Car-Free Future

January 3, 2018 /11 Comments/in The Savvy Cyclist /by Karen Karabell

E-bikes aren’t replacements for bikes. They replace cars. They can move you across town, and over steep hills, at higher speeds with less effort while still offering clean, low-cost transportation. But there’s a catch many people don’t realize.