Bike Friendly Community Survey
The Town of Normal recently submitted an application to be re-designated as a “Bike Friendly Community” by the League of American Bicyclists. The League requires the Town to solicit feedback …
News
Wheeler website now mobile friendly
The Wheeler website is now a little more mobile friendly and should be responsive to Google searches. Please give it a try and let me know if you have issues …
Hope on for Hope
15 Wheelers participated in the 6th Annual Hop on for Hope Ride on Aug. 4. The charity ride is sponsored by the First United Methodist Church in LeRoy, and benefits an …
What is the “Dutch Reach?”
The MC Wheelers are members of RIde Illinois, our state bicycle advocacy group. Their latest e-Newsletter can be found <here>. Of interest is a technique called the Dutch Reach that State …
RAIN Ride in One Day
There were only three McLean County Wheelers in the Ride Across Indiana (RAIN) this year, Saturday, July 21, 2018. The photo was taken a few minutes before the start of about …
Dorothy & Toto in Bloomington, oh my!
Another beautiful Tuesday summer evening and another great mellow mostly-trail ride. About a dozen of us headed into south and west Bloomington for a leisurely 12+ mile loop that included …
July 4, 2018 Pancake Breakfast Ride to Downs
4th of July Pancake Breakfast Ride to Downs One of the many area 4th of July community events is the Downs Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. Traditionally one of our …
Tuesday trail mellow rides gaining traction
Another hot and muggy Tuesday – perfect for a slow-roll mellow ride. About 15 miles, with about half that distance on county roads north and west of the northern trail …
Trail Etiquette & Safety
Some thoughts/reminders on Trail Safety & Etiquette… If you’re on the Constitution Trail (CT), or any trail for that matter, please pull off to the side if you are stopping, …
Tuesday Trail Ride for Ice Cream
Last night was the first Mellow Tuesday Trail Ride of the season, about 10 miles roundtrip. No spandex needed. Confirmation photo on the left. Beautiful night for a ride even allowing …