Bicycles

Roads near Daylis Stadium in Billings were closed for several hours on Friday (7/8) following an accident involving a vehicle versus a bicycle.

They've given over $1M to folks in crisis. Join the Chase Hawks Memorial Association for a blood drive and the annual Buckaroo Bike Rodeo, April 27th and 30th.

The National Park Service is opening almost 50 miles of YNP road for cyclists who are "willing to brave the unpredictable elements,

I'm a believer in the "Share The Road" movement and don't typically complain about bicyclists; however, I was almost hit twice today while walking on the sidewalk in downtown Billings. I say "almost hit" meaning that someone on a bicycle whizzed passed me from behind close enough to feel the breeze. Both of these happened within one block of the Cat Country studios downtown and it's actually pretty typical. I know most drivers appreciate not having to deal with cyclists on the streets, but the fact is there are laws to observe if you choose to ride your bicycle on the sidewalk with pedestrians. The one that is ignored by literally every bicyclist I have encountered downtown is this one:

When the weather is cooperating, we've got some great spots to go for a bike (bicycle) ride. Honestly, up until very recently, I had no interest in riding a bicycle. I gave up my bike when I started driving at age 15. In fact, when I see an adult on a bicycle, I usually assume they have gotten a DUI or something. Now I realize, that not only is it good for you, it's actually a very enjoyable thing to do. If you have young kids, they'd probably love a nice family bike ride.

Thanks to a post by Jay Burns on Facebook this morning, showing an old bike. it jolted my memory of my old "Aerobee Stingray". It was beautiful. Handlebars that looked like they belonged on a chopper motorcycle. Black seat with a twin yellow pinstripe...

The Billings city council is currently reviewing their street policy which will include future accommodations for more bicycles. New laws need to be put in place then for those who share the roads. If you are operating anything with wheels on a public street or roadway, you should be required to have it licensed and insured...

I was driving on Fourth Avenue a headed toward MetraPark when I saw a White Ford diesel truck purposefully covering bicyclists and pedestrians in plumes of exhaust. I know that this can't be new. In fact, I would imagine this happened shortly after diesel-powered vehicles were invented, but I had never actually witnessed it until I saw it here in Billings...

I was trolling the thrift shops this weekend looking for mid-century modern furniture when I came across a business I didn't know existed. Right across the street from the Salvation Army Thrift Store at Minnesota and 30th is Red Rover Bicycle Collective,

Mark: "am I a hard guy to get along with?" Paul: "no!" Well, I had a day yesterday...I call those farmer days because I had a lot of stuff that needed to get done. And I got a lot of stuff done! I had a little time last night, my girlfriend was going to make dinner, and I thought you know what...

Like most people I wait until April 15th to file my taxes. I usually use tax software and file my federal and state taxes through e-file. According to the Montana Department of Revenue's website, since I e-filed I should have received my refund within 2 weeks of them accepting my tax return meaning I should have got my refund on May 1st...

After a short break, we're back! Today Paul had quite a bit to say about the spray painted directions that get plastered all over our streets any time there's a race in town.