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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Cycling in Albany: Two tricky intersections

Written November 28th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

There are a couple of Albany intersections that come up now and then when cyclists talk about challenging traffic conditions. Let’s take a look at them both.


Biking in this heat? Not bleeding likely…

Written June 28th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

Getting a bike ride in during the Northwest’s record heat wave has been just about impossible. I managed it just one day, Saturday morning down in Jacksonville.


Speed challenge on Elm Street: A bit of fun

Written May 5th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

When you’re on a bike and see one of these speed-display trailers, does that make you want to go as fast as you can to see what the display says?


It didn’t feel much like spring, but …

Written March 21st, 2021 by Hasso Hering

With a new season starting Sunday, I could not resist the temptation of calling attention to the fact, even though the weather didn’t exactly shout “Springtime!”


Get over the time change: Ride the bike

Written March 16th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

Three days into daylight savings time, but instead of ranting about the harm this does to our circadian rhythm, let’s shake it off with a quick little ride in the countryside outside of Albany.


Nine minutes on the southern Periwinkle Path

Written February 6th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

Anything new on the southern leg of Albany’s Periwinkle Bikepath? Not really, as I learned when I took a quick look on Saturday.


Seen up close, those sewer grates are safe

Written January 9th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

Friday’s short video tour of bike lanes along Highways 20 and 99E (Albany’s Santiam Highway and Pacific Boulevard) caused a least a couple of viewers to worry about the sewer grates as they flashed by.


 
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