Well, this was exciting to see in Hanover Park this week. But let's talk about important events first. International Ride of Silence A key day in this National Bike Month is the international Ride of Silence, which are really several rides worldwide Wednesday to honor bicyclists who've been killed on public roadways. Seven rides are scheduled in our suburbs that I know of. They're short, slow and, of course, quiet. See the list of rides. Speaking of National Bike Month, there are still plenty...

May is National Bike Month, and the suburbs are stepping up for it. Events lined up The Active Transportation Alliance has assembled a list of May bicycling events throughout the suburbs. Plus there's Bike to Work Week and National Bike & Roll to School Day. All the May events Organized rides ramp up Organized and charity rides really get going in May. Plus there's the Ride of Silence, in memory of bicyclists killed on roads. It's actually several rides around the suburbs. Updated list...

Suddenly, state e-bike legislation emerges Local leaders, including some who created ordinances to restrict e-bike use, have been waiting to see if state lawmakers would address e-bikes and, more important, e-motos, their more powerful cousins. In April, the state Senate really got to it, and suddenly it passed legislation Wednesday. The legislation is dramatic. It defines e-motos as "motor driven cycles" and separately regulates motorized scooters, skateboards and unicycles. It treats the...