by terrymcafee | May 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
Jennifer Lewis contributed this thoughtful article to the Nevada Bicycle Coalition Blog: The Importance of Measuring Heart Rate Variability for Cyclists In the sports medicine and biofeedback fields alike, the buzzword is Heart Rate Variability (HRV): the change in...
by koukoutamba | May 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Reno is going through this same transformation. #nevadabike
by terrymcafee | Dec 28, 2013 | bikes
Bridget – from Las Vegas I used to spend the majority of my free time in the gym. I would finish work at 5:00 and go straight there. I generally wouldn’t arrive home until after 8:00. Sadly, I didn’t even enjoy my time there. It was claustrophobic working out...
by terrymcafee | Sep 16, 2013 | Bike Facilities, commuting, Reno, Safety
Cycling is a popular activity in Nevada, with people cycling to work, to school, for exercise, or just for pleasure. However, it is an undeniable fact that, along with pedestrians, cyclists are one of the most vulnerable groups of road users. In 2011, figures show...
by terrymcafee | Sep 2, 2013 | Bike Facilities, Uncategorized
The Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission and the City of Reno Traffic Engineer proposed a road diet for Keystone in Reno at the August 28th meeting. The Old Southwest Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB) had been working on the project for 2 years. The NAB...
by terrymcafee | May 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
By now we’re all aware of the negative effects of smoking on our health. Smoking can lead to emphysema, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and many other health problems. Despite this, statistics show that 19.3% of adult Americans are smokers. Even more sobering...
by terrymcafee | Apr 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Contributed by Jennifer KnightPeople start cycling for all sorts of different reason. Maybe it’s the need for a hobby, wanting to get out in the great outdoors, or as a social activity to enjoy with friends and family. While being an enjoyable activity in its own...
by terrymcafee | Mar 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
Wheelchairs in the bike lanes, Cyclists on the sidewalks, are all symptoms of a car-centric universe that is finally being recognized as the road to poor human health and erosion of community. Let’s take back our streets and return to human-centric design. AB145 – the...
by terrymcafee | Mar 3, 2013 | advocacy, Bicycle Laws, bikes, commuting, law enforcement, Safety, Uncategorized
Three bills important to Nevada bicyclists are before the legislature in this 2013 legislative session. If you’re a bicyclist, a quick note to your Assembly Member or Senator, voicing your support, will make a difference when they are deciding how to vote. The first...
by terrymcafee | Feb 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Much of the work of the NBC is about talking to government. That’s the path to better bicycling facilities, better laws and better law enforcement. The more members we have, the louder our voice and the more respect we get from government. So join the Nevada...
