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For anyone who knew Paul Hughes or is interested in showing support after this loss to Bloomfield and the cycling community I've added t...

This came to me today while I was riding home on Main Street East Hartford.  I noticed a bicycle lying in the back of a full size pickup tru...

On the evening of October 9, I drove my 1996 Buick Regal to East Hartford, handed over the title and keys and left with my registration and ...

While riding home in the rain from school with a pannier full of books, cat litter (unused) and groceries, in addition to a 12 pack of Mi...

American exceptionalism and auto-centric culture go hand-in-hand. These foolhardy beliefs make me want to get back to investigating handleba...

Honestly, anytime I venture into Farmington, I am surprised by its existence. That's how far from my daily consciousness the place is. A...

Interstate 70 finds a way through the west side of the mighty Rockies via Glenwood Canyon , a beautiful drive many of us have prolly made dr...

So, this is the type of article we're supposed to be really excited about. What do you think? Is car-free bliss? Does it have to be thi...

For the bike commuter the prospect of rain has very different implications than for those who choose to drive to work every day. The automo...

I've been off the bike for the past few days, unfortunately, because my dear wife is away doing research in Nicaragua until Monday the 2...