Biking
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Bucking industry trends, Lake Mills bike shop owner shares his unpopular opinions
Andy Quandt describes himself as a bike mechanic first, a bike shop owner second, a bike rider third, and a YouTuber fourth. He tells Larry Meiller about his six hot takes on bicycling, bicyclists and the bike industry.
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Waterford bicycle factory closes. So, too, does another chapter in Schwinn history
For more than 130 years, the Schwinn name has been synonymous with bicycles. This is still true almost 30 years after bankruptcy ended the Schwinn family’s ownership of the brand. […]
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Report: State tax funding for conservation and parks has steadily eroded over decades
When COVID-19 brought lockdowns and gathering restrictions, people flocked to Wisconsin’s outdoors to escape crowds and catch a break from being confined to their homes. But while users crowded parks […]
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2 Wisconsin bicyclists share tips for riding in cold, snowy winter months
The spray of dirty slush, fall-inducing ice and bone-chilling temperatures can make venturing outside treacherous in Wisconsin this time of year — especially on a bicycle. Yet some hearty folks […]
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Central Wisconsin ski resort to launch major expansion after state approval of Rib Mountain plan
Wisconsin’s largest ski resort will launch a significant expansion after the state approved a new master plan for Rib Mountain. The plan also calls for the creation of new hiking, […]
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Indigenous ultracyclist from Wisconsin connects to her heritage during record-setting races
On day one of Alexandera Houchin’s ultracyclist races, she questions why even show up. “I’m not as strong as these people,” she thinks to herself. But as time passes and […]
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Weekend Roundup: $8.5M Has Been Spent On GOP Lawsuits Since 2018
Over the last three years, more than $8.5 million from Wisconsin taxpayers has been spent on attorneys hired by Republican lawmakers, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Such cases include opposing […]
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Motorized Vehicle Use Debated On Southern Wisconsin Trails
Public input is divided over whether to allow motorized vehicles on two trails in southwestern Wisconsin, with supporters wanting fair access to public trails and non-motorized users worried about trail […]
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Ski Hill Expansion, Mountain Biking Could Come To Rib Mountain
A proposal to expand a central Wisconsin ski hill will now be considered alongside plans to bring mountain biking to Rib Mountain State Park. The state Natural Resources Board on […]