August 7, 2026 Thrill and chill? What it’s like to ride in Sicily traffic (vs. Chicago, New York, Munich …) The reputation of Italian drivers precedes them: fast, wild, no rules. Could they also possibly be … relaxed? And could bicycling in Italian traffic really be … fun?
July 29, 2026 Destination roads: What’s worth the ride to find in the suburbs, and southern Illinois Some great roads are kind of a secret; they may take a while to find on a bike. But they’re so worth it. There’s a good one in southern Illinois, but there are plenty in our suburbs, too.
May 2, 2026 On the road in greater Atlanta: Stick to the trails, like the 61-mile Silver Comet I discovered the sprawl of suburban Atlanta and its bike-unfriendly roads. But the area makes up for it with incredible trails like the Big Creek Greenway and Silver Comet Trail.
February 10, 2026 Great winter getaway ride: Gulf Blvd. and the bridges around Clearwater, Florida While scouting routes during my visits to the Clearwater area, I quickly discovered Gulf Blvd. on the map. It’s on a thin strip of land, really a few islands, providing Gulf and Tampa Bay views.
July 29, 2025 Summer road trip: Endless options in the Northwoods of Wisconsin Riding in the Northwoods of Wisconsin is like entering a different world. Up there is an endless supply of peaceful roads amid tall trees and small lakes, perfect for unwinding.
July 15, 2025 Vacation surprise: Great roads in Maryland southeast of D.C. On a visit to a peninsula in eastern Maryland, I thought I would struggle to find comfortable roads to bicycle. It turns out the land southeast of Washington off Chesapeake Bay is full of pretty roads, whether you see water or not.
July 1, 2025 When I got to ride Tour de France routes (and another amazing one) For my 50th birthday I got to ride a couple of the famous climbs of the Tour de France plus another neighboring mountain. Here’s what Tourmalet, Peyragudes and Tentes were like.
April 17, 2025 Vacation planning: Which national parks are really bike-friendly? I know that Grand Teton is an awfully bike-friendly national park for vacationing bicyclists. What about the other ones? Here’s what I know so far from my visits.
April 16, 2025 Spring break: Why the Tetons are great for Chicago-area bicyclists I just got back from Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming — a national park that accommodates bicyclists well. Is this the perfect national park for us Chicagoans?
