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Shifting gears

Bikes are fun; the road is hard

By Leighton Klein
November 30, 2008

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Bicycling is one of life's great joys. There's no other way to get so close to flying so simply and easily - a gentle push, and you're aloft. Alas, unless you're alone on the Minuteman Bike Trail with nary a stick in sight, every thrill comes with a touch of anxiety. Between squirrels and squad cars, tacks and train tracks, ... (Full article: 1028 words)

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