Milwaukee Buzz - Sept. 2, 2009
Get lucky at Pedal Pushers' adult prom
The Pedal Pusher Society's adult prom takes place Saturday, Sept. 26, at Stonefly Brewery, 735 E. Center St. The tag line of this year's prom is "No free food, no free drinks, just the most awesome night of your life." Organizer Susie Seidelman says, "There's an excellent chance you'll get lucky in the kissing booth."
Tags: petal pushers society, adult prom, prom, bicycle, bike, stonefly brewery, susie seidelman

Marketplace - June 11, 2009
Triplett talks custom bikes at Milwaukee Bicycle Co.
More than 80 years ago Ben Hanoski opened the doors to Ben's Cycle on Milwaukee's South Side. It was later passed down to his son Larry, and then passed down to his son and current owner, Vince. A few years ago Ben's started making custom frames under the name The Milwaukee Bicycle Company.
Tags: bike to work week, milwaukee bicycle company, drew triplett, ben's cycle, bicycle, bike

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 18, 2009
The blurry lines of cycling under the influence laws
In Wisconsin, driving a motorized vehicle with a blood / breath alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or greater could land you with a driving under the influence (DUI) citation, fines, license revocation and, depending on your record, imprisonment and possible seizure of your vehicles. But what about operating a bicycle while intoxicated?
Tags: biking, bicycle, group ride, cycling under the influence, drunk biking, dui, pub crawl

Music - Aug. 26, 2008
All-girl bike gang remakes "Beat It" video
The Pedal Pusher Society made another '80s tribute video. This time, they're beating it.
Tags: Pedal Pusher Society, YouTube, bicycle, Michael Jackson, "Beat It"

Sports - July 16, 2008
Milwaukee hosts 24-hour urban bike race
Jeremy Prach got the wheels in motion for the Riverwest 24-hour Bike Race. The event starts on July 25. Sign up now.
Tags: Riverwest 24-hour Bike Race, Jeremy Prach, Riverwest, bicycle

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 24, 2009
Donation from helpful trucker
  MEET DEAN...  Forced to jump on the Interstate today to head east from Bismarck, N.D. to Medina to Jamestown and Valley City. Bikes are allowed on the Interstate in North Dakota since most of the roads are gravel and many are currently covered because of flooding.  Pulling into a...
Tags: bicycle, Steffes, North Dakota, lights

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 22, 2009
In love.... with Lewis & Clark
Bismarck, ND  July 21, 2009  I have a t-shirt that reads: My boyfriend said I should be more affectionate.... so I got another boyfriend.  Well I met a guy. Actually two.   I think I'm in love with Lewis and Clark.  Stayed late Tuesday morning in Washburn, North Dakota so...
Tags: bicycle, Steffes, Lewis, Clark

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 20, 2009
Coasting through North Dakota
July 19, 2009 KILLDEER, ND - Three states down, three more to go. I've been on the road since June 25 (started in Seattle, WA) and have collected over 1,420 miles. The distance per day is primarily determined by how far each larger city is from the next. Large city is defined as on...
Tags: bicycle, Steffes, North Dakota

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 16, 2009
133 mile day
Jordan, MT - July 15, 2009   Tough day at the office. Pedaled 133 miles from Lewistown to Jordan.    Weather was sunny, mid-70s and with the day off Tuesday, I had extra energy.   I kicked up some antelope in a field, but other than that the ride was extremely desolate.  ...
Tags: bicycle, Montana, snakes

Travel & Visitors Guide - July 13, 2009
Time capsules in Carousel for Missoula
Missoula, MO -  July 8, 2009 Plains, Montana to Missoula, 77 miles Wednesday and staying at the Rattlesnake Hostel. It's a bicycle specific hostel about two miles outside downtown Missoula. Private room, clean bath, kitchen access and owners on site. $20 a night. I'll rest my legs ...
Tags: ponies, Missoula, bicycle