New Technology Warns Drivers of Bicycles on Road

Montana State University engineering students Penny Atkins and Gordon Nelson conduct the first research project in MSU's new large-scale traffic simulator - a system that would use radio signals and GPS to warn drivers about the presence of bicyclists on the roadway.

Long Steady OD/EN Rides

Its February and the weather in Boulder is Great!

Has everyone discovered these websites? There are online mapping tools which can be helpful in mapping out those steady winter/spring bike rides:

Map My Ride and VeloRoutes.org

You may search for an existing route or create a new route. VeloRoutes.org will even track altitude and estimate time by avg mph. These can be helpful tools pre-ride or in mapping a new ride. Once you've ridden it you'll have all the data you need.

Some other mapping sites to map out your new bike route:

Bike Maps:
Memory-map.com
ClimbByBike.com
Bikely.com
EveryTrail.com
General Maps:
ViaMichelin.com
Local Grades:
UCAR- Steepest grades near Boulder