This is Good Lock Babe, back again with a follow-up from my previous question from Fall 2024. Now that I have the appropriate locks for my bike, how do I ensure that my bike is secure when I leave it unattended in public places? Or when I need to leave it outside overnight if I […]
Dear Family Biking Matters, I’ve been noticing your Hill Family Biking rides keep getting bigger! It’s wonderful to see you help kids and families have a safe opportunity to ride. What else are you guys doing to promote safe streets for the community? Any way that we can help? — Seeking Safer Streets Dear Seeking, […]
Dear Family (Biking) Matters, I’m getting more serious about biking around DC, but I’m overwhelmed trying to find safe routes as I move more trips to the bike. Are there any apps that can help? — Lost In DC Dear Lost In DC,I completely understand your dilemma! As someone who’s been biking around Capitol Hill […]
Dear Family (Biking) Matters, I saw that Hill Family Biking is hosting a bike ride during the first-ever Open Streets Capitol Hill on June 28th. What exactly is Open Streets and why should I be excited to attend? -–Open to Open Streets +++ Hi, Open! Thanks for the great questions. Open Streets is a community-based […]
On June 19th, 160 years ago, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas. By order of Union General Gordon Granger, Order No. 3 was posted stating, The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights […]