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Spring is finally here, watch ‘The Level Below’ crew hit the streets of Milwaukee (Video)

Posted on April 5, 2013 by steveroche

Our friends over at The Level Below hit the streets of Milwaukee for some enjoyable some (finally) spring riding the other day, and my buddy JeffK took some raw footage. Enjoy. Like what you see? The Level Below recently put … Continue reading →

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‘Milwaukee Bike Winter’ Facebook Page Launched

Posted on January 2, 2013 by steveroche

Finding inspiration from a couple other Midwest cities with Bike Winter forums, a few friends created a Milwaukee Bike Winter facebook page to promote winter bicycling in Milwaukee. They’ve been sharing “status updates about how much fun it is to … Continue reading →

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Free MCTS Bus Rides on New Years Eve

Posted on December 31, 2012 by steveroche

The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) is offering free rides on New Years Eve. I hope everyone has a fun new years, but please be responsible tonight. Don’t drink and drive. If you’re worried about the other vehicles on the … Continue reading →

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“Cranksgiving” recap on Urban Milwaukee

Posted on December 5, 2012 by steveroche

Milwaukee’s 4th Annual “Cranksgiving” – Race Start from Steve Roche on Vimeo. “Happy Cranksgiving” by Marley Flueger, Urban Milwaukee November 30th, 2012 ======== “Just before one p.m. on a recent Saturday, a crowd of over 30 bicyclists milled around beside … Continue reading →

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‘Third Coast Inn’, a bicyclist-friendly hostel, proposed for Walker’s Point neighborhood

Posted on December 4, 2012 by steveroche

“Hostel Proposed For Walker’s Point” by Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel December 4th, 2012 ======= “A hostel-style hotel is being proposed for the Walker’s Point neighborhood. Third Coast Inn, 602 S. 3rd St., would feature 18 beds within five rooms, as … Continue reading →

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The Level Below – “Chick’n Nugg’t” Mixtape Trailer

Posted on November 27, 2012 by steveroche

The Level Below just posted a trailer for their “Chick’n Nugg’t” Mixtape, coming out this December. They’ll be premiering it at a party for a number of Milwaukee / The Level Below riders – Jeff Dowhen’s graduation, and a split … Continue reading →

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“One Last Great Thing”, a book about the founder of Trek Bicycle Company, Richard Burke

Posted on November 15, 2012 by steveroche

John Burke, the president of Trek Bicycle Company, just released “One Last Great Thing”, a book about his late father, Richard (Dick) Burke, who started the company in 1975. “I want to be remembered as someone who was fair and … Continue reading →

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theARTery’s “Matireal, a ‘creational Trail” Kickstarter Launched

Posted on October 30, 2012 by steveroche

Many of you came out and enjoyed yourselves, or at least heard of the theartery’s “matireal, a ‘creational trail” kickstarter launch party at the Marsupial Bridge Media Garden a couple weeks ago. Jump ahead ten days from that night, and … Continue reading →

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Milwaukee Bicycle Collective hosts Brand New Bike Giveaway for Youth

Posted on October 25, 2012 by steveroche

“As a part of our partnership with OnMilwaukee.com and Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s Miracle on Canal Street, the Milwaukee Bicycle Collective is proud to be able to be able to give away 15 brand new youth bikes. By turning in a … Continue reading →

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“The Holton Bridge Swings” on Urban Milwaukee

Posted on October 18, 2012 by steveroche

“The Holton Bridge Swings” via Urban Milwaukee by Michael Horne October 15th, 2012 http://urbanmilwaukee.com/2012/10/15/plenty-of-horne-the-holton-bridge-swings ======= “Last month a group of urban activists led by Keith Hayes decided to hang some swings from the Holton Viaduct, figuring it would further animate … Continue reading →

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