Ways to Make Bike Lanes Better
At SABR, we often hear about folks who are starting to ride their bikes after a long hiatus or even people who like to ride their bikes to work or the grocery store but don’t…
Portsmouth Bike Infrastructure and Council Shenanigans
This has been the summer of cyclists in Portsmouth. Several thousand City residents — including many new riders of all ages — took to our streets to get around on two wheels and exercise .…
New Bike Store Alert: Pedego Portsmouth
If you live in Portsmouth or have visited downtown recently, you might have seen people riding on beautiful red cruiser bikes. These electric bike rentals are part of the 10-bike fleet of the recently opened…
Regarding the recent “dooring”…
Regarding the recent “dooring” of an experienced cyclist at the start of the southbound Middle Street bike lane, SABR members are all happy to hear that the rider survived with only minor scratches. In fact,…
An Epiphany, a Conversion, and an Evangelist
It sounds like a setup for a joke, but it’s not. Even though my husband rides an electric bike (he’d stopped riding due to bad ankles and is now happily back in the saddle), I…
Bicycling in the Era of the Corona Virus
The COVID-19 pandemic is an extremely important public health concern. What is the “right” thing to do as a bicyclist? All the experts agree that group rides are out. It’s ok to ride outside, but…
Portsmouth Middle Street Bike Lane: An LTE About the Process
William Lyons writes, “I am a transportation planner, frequent bike rider, and was a member both of the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Transportation Policy Committee, which recommended walk and bike improvements for a sustainable transportation system,…
Bicycle Friendly State Report Card – League of American Bicyclists
Every year the League of American Bicyclists issues each state a “Bicycle Friendly State” report card based on over 100 data points with input from state agencies and advocates. The 2019 report shows that out…
Winter is For Fat Bikes
Have you noticed those bicycles that look like they are two-wheeled monster trucks? The ones with the huge, knobby tires that look like they could roll over anything?Known as “fat bikes” they are a great…
Dressing for the Cold
The key to cold weather riding is to dress in layers. Your winter cycling wardrobe should include: Shoe covers also known as booties. Shoe covers come in various weights/thickness and block the wind in cooler…