When changes to traffic laws were approved in my city recently — little things like requiring drivers to give more space to cyclists when passing — it was heralded as a step forward for bike friend…

Source: This lawyer has detailed all the ways the law subsidizes car drivers, and it’s staggering – Shifter

Independent bike retailers have been fighting for survival for more than 15 years. A few recent developments could put these beloved brick-and-mortar shops out of business for good.

Source: The Death of the Local Bike Shop | Outside Online

February 2019 was a record-breaking month for snow in Minnesota with 39 inches of snowfall in just four weeks, an amount shattering the previous record of 26.5 inches in February 1962. Students have missed several days of school and some workers have shifted their commute mode to cross-country skiing, but the snow has been less fun for those of us who typically walk or bike to get around the Twin Cities. Getting several feet of

Source: How the 2019 Snowmageddon Showed That Cars Remain King | streets.mn

In-depth planning for 320-mile bicycle and hiking path is set to begin by year-end.

Source: North Coast’s Great Redwood Trail would convert decaying railway into 320-mile pathway

Even in cities that tout their commitment to walkability, once it snows, those who walk (and roll!) often aren’t treated as equally important street users.

Source: When It Snows, Whose Mobility Matters? — Strong Towns

The Shimano SPD sandal is an underappreciated style icon of the cycling world.Year after year, they appear in the Shimano catalogue,

Source: A love letter to the Shimano SD5 SPD Sandal – BikeRadar