Tag Archives: cycling

Critical Mass Houston Bike Ride!

Posted on 26/05/2018 by Katlyn

My critical mass ride experience in Houston!! Continue reading →

Posted in commuting, cycling, group rides | Tagged bicycle, bicycles, bike, bikes, biking, community, critical mass, cycles, cycling, google, group ride, Houston, Texas | Leave a comment

Equity in Louisville

Posted on 25/08/2017 by Katlyn

One of our central parks in Louisville, Kentucky, Louisville Waterfront Park, recently voted to charge for vehicle parking. The park is in a centrally located area in our downtown area that is frequented by all walks of life and holds … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, Local Advocacy | Tagged bicycle for louisville, bike, bike parking, biking, cycling, equality, equity, google, insider louisville, louisville ky, louisville waterfront park, mayor greg fischer, paid parking, parking, road biking, waterfront corporation, waterfront park | Leave a comment

When You Yell at Me, I Yell Back

Posted on 04/07/2017 by Katlyn

Bicycle commuting and run-ins with drivers. Continue reading →

Posted in Adulting, commuting, Storytelling | Tagged bike, biking, community, cycle, cycling, cyclist, google, Kentucky, Louisville, road bike, road biking, stories, visibility | Leave a comment

A Change of Pace

Posted on 03/02/2017 by Katlyn

Forgive me readers, I fell off the face of the planet. You may think it was due to the election, and in a small way you are right. I admit, I have not felt as excited about politics lately. Instead … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bike, biking, community, cycle, cycling, cyclist, environment, environmental consciousness, environmental exposures, environmental health, google, health effects, Kentucky, Louisville, road biking, toxic chemicals | Leave a comment

Bike Carrying Dilemma

Posted on 01/09/2016 by Katlyn

Challenges when carrying weight on your bike. Continue reading →

Posted in commuting | Tagged bike, bike pannier, bike rack, bike trailer, bikes, biking, bungee cords, commuting, cycle, cycling, cyclist, front rack, google, Louisville, rear rack, weight bearing | Leave a comment

The Hostile Commute

Posted on 30/06/2016 by Katlyn

Experience on the road today Continue reading →

Posted in commuting, Storytelling | Tagged bike, bikes, biking, commuting, cycle, cycling, google, Louisville | 4 Comments

Rational Fears when Biking

Posted on 20/06/2016 by Katlyn

Four major fears of road biking Continue reading →

Posted in cycling | Tagged anxiety, beginners, bike, bike fears, bike thief, bike thieves, bike wreck, biker hit by a car, bikes, biking, commuting, commuting by bike fears, cycle, cycling, cycling fears, cyclist, fall, fears, google, hostility, Louisville, overcoming bike fears, road bike, road biking, slip, stolen bike, wreck | 5 Comments

Connecting Louisville Metro

Posted on 16/03/2016 by Katlyn

Commuting by bicycle for more than five miles and the risks associated. Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, Stories of Firsts | Tagged bike, bike lanes, bikes, biking, commuting, cycle, cycling, cyclist, emergency lane, google, Henry Watterson, Kentucky, League of American Cyclists, lights, Louisville, Louisville Loop, sidewalks, urban commuting, visibility | Leave a comment

Babes in Bikeland

Posted on 20/01/2016 by Katlyn

I am going to pause and not talk about bikes for a moment, instead I will talk about babes. Not hot babes (unfortunately), but babes as in babies. Babies that are yours from the time they come out of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Adulting | Tagged Adulting, babies, babies on bikes, baby, bike, biking, childless, commuting, cycle, cycling, not having children, procreating, should i have a baby, the decision to not have children | 2 Comments

The Bungee Strikes Back

Posted on 14/05/2015 by Katlyn

At the beginning of each bike ride, I attempt to bring along as little as possible. When going to classes, this is never easy. However, when going to work it’s pretty simple. I have a small across the chest bag … Continue reading →

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