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BIKE WEEK PASADENA 2010 Rolls into Town on May 20

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Q.&A.: Transportation Secretary on Biking, Walking and ‘What Americans Want’

The United States transportation secretary, Ray LaHood, recently caused a stir when he proclaimed that bicycling and walking should be given the same consideration as motorized transport in state and local transit projects.

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Why Don’t More Women Ride?

Significantly fewer women ride bikes than men. It’s a subject I’ve touched on (very briefly) before, but it bears further exploration.

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Mexico City makes way for bicycles

To cut pollution and traffic congestion, Mexico City is initiating bike-sharing programs, installing new bike parking, and legally requiring all government workers to ride their bicycles to work once a month.

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Phil Wood, bicycle legend, dies at 86

When mechanical engineer Phil Wood took up bicycle racing at San Jose's velodrome, he became frustrated by wheels that quickly became wobbly.

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Pilgrim on a biking mission

Jose Guzman fell in love with bicycles thanks to God.

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Ride this mower like a bicycle

The gifted mechanic, who honed his skills in the Navy as an aviation machinist, has come up with a machine that’s catching investors’ attention.

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Bike couriers chase down bicycle thief in wild downtown pursuit

Two bike messengers saved the day for a Los Angeles man Monday when they chased a bike thief for five blocks downtown and then knocked him to the ground, causing him to flee, police said.

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Hands-free law proposed for bicyclists

Bicycle riders, get ready to pocket your cell phone -- or get ticketed.

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DEPUTIZED: Tips on bicycle theft prevention

Areawide. With the recent reports of a rise in bicycle thefts, we thought we'd update the Aug. 11 item on bicycle theft prevention.

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L.A. sees 29% jump in bike thefts, prompting some vigilante justice

Although crime is dropping in Los Angeles, there is one glaring exception: bicycle thefts, which rose 29% last year.

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Pimp your ride: Coloured neon lights for bicycles

A company has developed a neon strip lighting system for bicycles that can be positioned to provide all-round illumination.

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Bicycles helping Wisconsin economy go 'round with $1.5 billion annual impact, study says

A new study by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate students says bicycling generates more than a $1.5 billion economic impact in Wisconsin, exceeding the impact of even the deer hunting industry.

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For Night Riders, Finding Peace on Sleepy Streets

There are days — sometimes ten a month — when Steve Vaccaro finds himself in the saddle well past midnight.

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Fewer pedestrian accidents in Reno

Reno police say stepped up safety enforcement in crosswalks and bicycle lanes is paying off.

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Should L.A. give cyclists more space on the road? Share your thoughts

In a region known for traffic-jammed freeways, a group of cycling advocates has developed a plan for a freeway system for bikes.

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My other electric bicycle is a Ducati

Ducati has built its reputation on building thoroughbred twin-cylinder sports motorcycles, but the latest two-wheeler in the Italian company’s range is an electric bicycle with a top speed of 15mph.

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The revival of bicycles in Beijing

Commuting in China's big cities is a daunting experience. The phrase "rush hour" takes on a whole new meaning, and an ominous one, in a city like Beijing which has 20 million residents and 4 million private cars.

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Rosendahl: “The Culture of the Car Ends Now!”

Declaring "The culture of the car ends now!" City Councilman Bill Rosendahl invoked the Cyclists' Bill of Rights

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Dropping kids off here? Better lace your shoes up

Yes, it was built with a kiss 'n ride lane. No, the school doesn't want parents to use it.

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L.A. detectives bust downtown bike-theft ring

Los Angeles police detectives broke up a ring of downtown bike thieves over the weekend, recovering several stolen bikes and parts, drug paraphernalia and counterfeit money.

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Long Beach makes way for bicycles

"Long Beach, the most bicycle friendly city in America," it reads in bold steel lettering under the likeness of an antique bicycle.

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North American Handmade Bike Show and Rocky Mountain Bicycle Festival updates

Roughly a month before the start of North American Handmade Bicycle Show, 121 exhibitors have bought 167 out of 177 total spaces making the 6th annual NAHBS a virtual sellout.

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Sacramento ranks fourth in U.S. for bicycle commuting

Lea Brooks commutes 42 miles round-trip daily between Rancho Cordova and her job downtown — on a bicycle.

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