Phillip Barron The Herald Sun November 22nd, 2005 DURHAM — I asked new bicycle commuters in the Triangle area whether they had any thoughts to share on their decision to ride. Boy, did they. This week, I’m letting some folks who started bicycle commuting within the last year step up to the microphone. Morning motorists, city council, and even you, sitting on fence about whether you can rely on your bike to get you to work — take note; these folks are talking to you. Mostly for the exercise, Joseph Maxwell started bike commuting about seven months ago. Three days […]
The Outspokin’ Cyclist: To pave or gravel part of biking trail under debate
Phillip Barron The Herald Sun November 10th, 2005 DURHAM — Chris Sevick would love to be able to ride the entire 23 miles of the American Tobacco Trail. Three things stand in his way right now, but he hopes that riding it will be a real possibility one day soon. The first obstacle is a 1,000-foot gap between where the trail currently ends at N.C. 54 and where it will pick up at The Streets at Southpoint. A pedestrian and cyclist bridge over Interstate 40 is in the works and funding has been set aside by the federal government (and […]