Michael Schwalbe regularly writes the Bike Beat column for The Local Reporter (TLR). He is a retired professor of sociology and has lived in Chapel Hill since 1990. TLR is pleased to publish this news and history piece from him.
- NCICL builds character and community through mountain biking
- Into the Woods
- Can Art Make Our Roads Safer?
- Cycling’s lessons for drivers
- Taking the lane
- Building the Road to Zero
- A Christmas Wish List
- Becoming a Cyclist
- ReCYCLEry Bike Co-Op Is a Community Gem
- Special Olympics Spreads the Joy of Cycling
- Why I Am Not Going to Buy an E-Bike
- Imperfect Circles
- Looking Back at Chapel Hill’s Guerrilla Trail Builders
- Outdated Law Shields Unsafe Drivers from Accountability
- Girls Ride the Wave on Carrboro’s Pump Track
- Flying Squirrels, Missing Bridges, and Other Uncommon Cycling Hazards in North Carolina
- Can We Make Bicycle Safety a Priority in Orange County?
- Advice for the Interested but Concerned
- Inexpensive Fixes to Sweeten the Ride