Category: Bike, Run, Hike
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Cycling Tip: Learn Where Crashes Are Most Likely to Happen
While the overwhelming majority of bike crashes do not involve cars, it’s important to learn how to avoid collisions with cars. You can do your part by following the tips above and further protect yourself by learning the most common motorist errors that lead to car-bike collisions. Once you know them, you will be better […]
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Cycling Tip: Signals and Stop Signs
Because bicycles are vehicles, operators must obey all traffic signals and signs the same as if they were driving a car. That means coming to a complete stop at stop signs and stopping (and waiting through) red lights. Wisconsin statute 346.37(1)(c)(4) does outline one exception to this rule for operators of bicycles, motorcycles, mopeds and […]
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Cycling Tip: Know When to ‘Take the Lane’
Cyclists should take the lane if it is too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to travel safely side by side (with three feet of clearance), you should ride in the center of the lane. If you are concerned that this will impede motor vehicle traffic, you can pull off the road (if […]
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This weekend Crossroads brings back their annual Crossroads Trail Run/Walk on June 23. The Crossroads Trail Run/Walk is an event for all ages and levels of runners and walkers. Every registrant receives a performance T-shirt, a native shrub, and a cherry sundae with granola topping. Crossroads Trail Run/Walk features a 2k fun, 5k and 10k […]
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‘Green’ Prize for Crossroads Trail Run Finishers
All run and walk 2k, 5k, 10k participants of the 9th annual Crossroads Trail Run, June 23, at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay will receive a native shrub, Blue Muffin viburnum, thanks to Evergreen Nursery. Reflecting the Crossroads Trail Run’s mission of promoting green living in our community, viburnum was chosen this year […]
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Framed: The Excitement of Finishing
Caitlin Neinas, of Middleton, Wis., nears the finish line of the Door County Half Marathon. Her mother, Kathy Neinas, took the photo and said, “I was standing on my tiptoes for what seemed like an eternity to get a shot of her. When her boyfriend shouted that she was coming, I had only seconds to […]
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Discounted Registration for Maifest 10K, Fun Run
Registration is open for the 36th annual Maifest 10K (6.2 miles) and 2-mile Fun Run/Walk on May 27. The race starts at 9 am in Lakeside Park on the shore of Lake Michigan in Jacksonport. It takes runners and walkers through the woods to Clark Lake then back on scenic Lake Shore Road, making this […]