Letter From New Orleans
"The dirt and debris make it a very difficult ride"...New Orleans cyclist Dar Wolnik tours her beloved city
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Non-Driving :: Part 2 of 2
After the rains subsided my main form of transportation has been my bike. Bicycling has given me a great sense of freedom and control in transportation. It is much easier for me, with my bike, to alter plans and take different routes or change my time schedule, etc...
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Non-Driving :: Part 1 of 2
For a long time I had fantasized about getting around L.A. without a
car. I knew that driving less was one of the most environmentally
helpful changes I could make in my life. Would doing something thats
good for the planet be good for my lifestyle... READ MORE...
Dia de los Muertos en Bicicleta
Last minute Day of the Dead preparations by bike. READ MORE...
Old Bikes Get New Life As Holiday Gifts for Needy Kids
Hundreds of slightly damaged new and used bicycles are being refurbished as holiday gifts for needy children served by Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex. READ MORE...
It's a long way from Cairo to Cape Town
Cyclists from all over the world are gearing up for Tour d'Afrique, the worlds toughest bicycle tour, which stretches from Cairo to Cape Town and covers 10 African countries and a distance of 12 000km. READ MORE...Halloween 2005 NYC Critical Mass a Great Success
The Halloween 2005 NYC Critical Mass was a great success. A glorious spirited group ride with many in costumes. READ MORE...
London Critical Mass Reports (Updated)
Today is the first London Critical Mass ride
after participants were informed about possible arrests at future
Critical Mass rides. The Metropolitan Police demanded that the
'organisers' give notice of the route at least six days in advance.
Bikes against Bloomberg: Police ticketing bicyclists in NYC 1-day before Critical Mass
Heads up everyone! Looks like the crackdown is starting a day early this month... I wasn't privy to any ticketing myself, but it looks like they're itching to ticket any and all cyclists this fine day. READ MORE...
Cycling Sees 100% Increase in London
More people than ever are commuting to work by bicycle according to the latest figures. READ MORE...
Praying for a Bicycle
Pray for it and maybe it will come. READ MORE...
Nationwide Courier Company Announces Expanded Bicycle Messenger Services
A1Express, a leading provider of nationwide same-day courier services and distribution solutions, today announced that it has expanded operations to include bicycle messengers in 5 cities across the United States. READ MORE...
Sex Advice from Bike Jousters
Bicycle jousters are very
do-it-yourself. Any tips for how I can do it for myself and my
girlfriend? READ MORE...
Timbuk2 Acquired by Private Equity Investors
Timbuk2 Designs, Inc. (Timbuk2), a San-Francisco based manufacturer of bicycle messenger bags, computer carrying cases and other urban-lifestyle bags and accessories, announces the acquisition of a majority ownership of the Company by private equity investors and a significant cash bonus to all non-management workers who participate in the Company's Employee Wealth Sharing Program. READ MORE...
Brooklyn-Miami Bike Ride For Katrina Relief
Graffiti artist Lee Quinones is about to start a 15-hundred mile bike ride to benefit Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. READ MORE...
London Critical Mass Under Threat
On Friday 30th September, those who joined London's monthly Critical Mass ride, found themselves being issued with letters from the Metropolitan Police, threatening arrests at future Critical Mass rides. READ MORE...
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Toilet Training Wheels
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••• READ MORE...Police Pound Pedals
David
Cole, a 37-year-old Blacksburg police officer, is dressed in black
high-top Timberlands, a bike helmet and a white golf shirt stretched
tight over a bulletproof vest. He goes by his nickname "Chico."
Ducati-Inspired Superbike to be Auctioned for Katrina Relief
When news of the national disaster that devastated our countrys gulf coast reached Eric Bostrom, he knew he wanted to contribute to the survivors of the catastrophe. READ MORE...
The Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Transportation to Move Offices
On January 1, the Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Transportation plans to move and expand its services. READ MORE...
For NATO Chief, Bicycle is the POV of Choice
Today in European Spotlight, Stripes talks with Gen. James L. Jones, the top-ranking U.S. servicemember in Europe. Jonesworks out of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Mons, Belgium. READ MORE...
Navigating Flooded Streets in Kudi
An Indian villager with a bicycle wades through a flooded street in Kudi.
Eco Chopper Charges In
Don't wanna
push the pedals, but still want a green machine with cool chopper-bike
style? READ MORE...
Where Are the Grtc's Bicycles?
RideFinders wants its bicycles back. READ MORE...
Boda Boda Crackdown Leaves 6,000 Jobless
The ongoing crackdown on boda boda operations by the police and Kigali City Council officials has left over 6,000 cyclists around the city jobless. READ MORE...
Its a Family Affair at LiveStrong Village
Families enjoyed a day of fun and games at the LiveStrong Village at Auditorium Shores on Saturday. It's part of the ninth annual Lance Armstrong Ride for the Roses. READ MORE...
Key West resident rides his bicycle in rain
A Key West resident rides his bicycle in the rain whileHurricane Wilma heads towards Florida's southern west coast. READ MORE...
Web Interest Strong for Bicycle Leadership Conference
Web traffic among those interested in attending the annual Bicycle Leadership Conference is booming, said event organizers Ray Keener and Gary Coffrin. READ MORE...
New Washington State Law Adds Protection For Cyclists
People who ride bicycles have a new level of protection thanks to a law now on the books in Washington State. The law was prompted by a fatal cycling accident on a highway near Walla Walla. Tony Ganzer has more. READ MORE...
EU'S ANTI-Dumping Action Dampens China's Bicycle Exports
The European Union's (EU) unilateral lifting of anti-dumping tax rate on bicycles has had a negative impact on China's bicycle exports to the region, as shown in the ongoing 98th Session of Chinese Export Commodities Fair held in Guangzhou. READ MORE...SANTA CRUZ BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL at the Guerilla Ride-In
THIS Friday. We have the honor of co-hosting the Santa Cruz Bicycle Film Festival with People Power. The lack of easy and convenient public transportation this month is sending you a clear message: Get on your bike. Become part of bike culture and join us for this special event.
A Battle Over a Bicycle
I ride a bicycle. I live and work in central Moscow, so driving is out of the question. I'm a bit of an extremist: I even have studded tires for riding in the winter. This is not, in fact, going to be a column about bicycles, but I wanted to establish that I am serious about bicycling. READ MORE...
Intracoastal Century to Benefit Hurricane Relief Efforts
About 350 cyclists are expected to participate in the 17th annual Intracoastal Century and metric century bicycle rides on Oct. 30. Their entry fees will benefit a good cause: victims of Hurricane Katrina. READ MORE...
Philippine city paves the way for new cycling culture
With rising oil prices prompting many to try and save fuel expenses, one city in the Philippines has cleared the bicycle path for its neighbours who want to take the same route. READ MORE...
Two wheels: good. Two legs: terrorist suspect
WITH her year-round tan, long blonde hair and designer clothes, Sally Cameron does not look like a threat to national security.
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Intel leads big companies in widening commute options
All it took was a few bagels to turn Mike Finkel into a bicycle commuter.
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It's Gridlock vs. Bike Lock
Drive times and density, not $3 gas, might be the tipping point for bicycle commuting READ MORE...
A bicycle built for 10 from 1896. This tandem bike is part of the collection at the Henry Ford Museum at Greenfield Village.
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VeloSwap moves to San Francisco Concourse Exhibition Center for October 29 event
VeloSwap San Francisco will feature new and used bicycles and equipment, national and regional suppliers, retailers, sales reps and individual vendors, cycling and sports clinics, family events, cycling celebrities, new product introductions, and more
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Fixed Gear Musician
Have an obsession? Eric Ambel used to admit to just one: guitars. When
he plays in singer Steve Earle's band, he has a huge collection of them
to choose from. But now, he's collecting something completely
different: fixed-gear bicycles. And he's not the only one obsessed with
this retro form of riding. READ MORE...
Bicyclist Makes Off With Beer
READ MORE...Kenya Becoming a Bicycle Country, Says UNDP Report
Bicycle taxis, commonly referred to as boda boda, are a popular means of non-motorised transport in major urban centres
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Signs of Sharing: Shapes on Road Intended to Encourage Motorists to Make Room for Bicyclists
"Sharrows" are supposed to alert motorists to streets that are used frequently by bicycles but have no separate bikes lanes. READ MORE...
SUVs, Traffic and Laziness Sealed Bicycle's Fate
I don't customarily write obituaries, but when there's been a death close to home, it's appropriate that you and I pay our last respects. I hate to be the harbinger of such news, but the bicycle is dead READ MORE...
Pedaling Through America
"This is not about an adventure to Find Myself.' I know where I stand and am simply testing with intention the legs I stand upon." READ MORE...
Obstacles to Bike Commuting and What to Do About Them
What possible logical or moral reason can there be to deny anyone the freedom to commute to work by bike? And what, if anything, do companies gain by demoralizing their best employees in such a fashion? In otherwords, WHY NOT have racks? WHY NOT give people a place to change and store clothes? Its not just good karma, its good business, for crying out loud! READ MORE...
Cyclocross: It's everything your mother didn't want you to do on a bicycle
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What Part of "Global Warming" Do We Not Get?
Forget about the hurricanes. Put them out of your mind. We'll never know for sure that any particular hurricane is caused by global warming, so just don't think about them. Instead, concentrate on the other evidence for climate change that's appeared recently READ MORE...
Cycling Puts Students In Control Of Their Health
A simple way to solve many of life's problems is within your control. How? Ride a bike to school READ MORE...
Cyclists Wanted For £30,000 Challenge
A London-based charity which works to improve transport links in the developing world are calling on cycling fans to sign up for a gruelling fundraising challenge READ MORE...
Independent Bicycle Framebuilder Show Picking Up Speed!
The 2nd annual North American Handmade Bicycle Show, which is scheduled for March 3rd 5th, 2006 in San Jose, California READ MORE...
Going In Style
Cruiser trend on the USC Campus READ MORE...
Different Spokes For Nighttime Folks
Gary Indiana couple owns product line that lights up bicycle wheels READ MORE...
Geared Up To Help
Children who evacuated to Rantoul in the wake of Hurricane Katrina will soon receive bicycles to ride, thanks to a partnership between the Rantoul Police Department and the Rural Champaign County Special Education Cooperative READ MORE...
One Week, Two Wheels
For five days, a reporter leaves his car at home and commutes to work the gas-free way -- on a bicycle READ MORE...
High-Tech Bicycle Toys at Interbike
Though motor vehicle fans may dismiss bicycles as relatively low-tech, there was plenty at the Interbike International Bicycle Expo to interest the geek READ MORE...
SkidStrong Fixie Benefits Bike Messengers
Cycles Gaansari has created a new bicycle brand that helps raise money for bike messengers who've been injured on the job READ MORE...
Alternative Energy: N. Korea Opens First Bicycle Plant
North Korea, which has boasted ballistic missiles and nuclear arms, has begun producing the country's first home-built bicycles. READ MORE...
Area Cyclists, Visually Impaired Team Up
Can you imagine getting on your bicycle and taking a 22-mile ride through Wakulla County with your eyes closed? READ MORE...
Sun Harnessed for the Ride
At a cost of $200, this 46-year old inventor turned an ordinary street bike into an environment-friendly alternative to a motorbike, powered by the sun instead of high-priced gasoline. READ MORE...
Video: Critical Mass, Santa Monica
Critical Mass Santa Monica began less than a year ago with hand full of riders and has grown to over a hundred riders in a short time. READ MORE...
Are You Ready?
Just a cool photo and commentary out there on the wide world of netology for you to enjoy
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The State of Sprawl
The Hartford Courant in Connecticut has been running a series of articles on suburban sprawl, on the idiocy of building ever larger homes in the suburbs, which destroys more forests and makes the region ever more dependent on cars. READ MORE...
SUV Drivers in Paris Get Wind Knocked Out of Them
A clandestine group lets air out of tires as a form of protest. The vehicles' owners are not amused
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Tough Bikes With Crossover Appeal
Cyclocross, a rough-and-tough sport that involves pedaling and running over hilly, muddy racecourses, isn't for everyone. But the cyclocross bike may be READ MORE...
Old man arrested for releasing air on 100 bikes
An old man suspected of having released the air from tires on about 100 bicycles over the past six months has been arrested, police said READ MORE...
The Hidden Costs of Biofuels
Concerns that the health and environmental impacts of biofuels haven't been properly examined have arisen following a recent Australian government report and a pledge to promote their use.We say :: Bicycles proven not to F up our environment, or contribute to evil suburban sprawl...Biofuels still equal mean drivers, and WalMart parking lots
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Bikes to Help Stranded Santa Cruz Commuters Get Around
Commuters stranded by the Santa Cruz bus strike can pick up a free bike on Monday to help them get around READ MORE...
Workers Changing Gears, Pedaling To Work
High gas prices have commuters looking to save money any way they can. For some folks, that means putting the pedal down READ MORE...
Will Gas Costs See Surge in Bike Commuters?
Andy Clark, executive director of the League of American Bicyclists, discusses the prospects with Liane Hansen. READ MORE...
Topeak ChainBOT
Sexy chain breaking tool that gets a plug and a nod from Treehugger.com READ MORE...
Heras auctions Tour of Spain bike for Katrina victims
Spanish cyclist Roberto Heras is hoping to raise 50 000 euros for victims of Hurricane Katrina after putting the bike on which he won a record fourth Tour of Spain up for sale on Internet auctioneer eBay READ MORE...
Bicycle Loan Program Gains Support
The "Green Bike" program at St. Lawrence University has only been rolling for a few weeks, but already it's gaining popularity among students and faculty
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NYPD Bicycle Theft at Bedford Ave Station
On Oct. 5, 2005 the NYPD confiscated bicycles locked near the entrance of the Bedford Ave. L stop. READ MORE...
Critical Mass is Thirteen: The Culture War is Older (and far from over)
Amazing to think it's been 13 years since the first Commute Clot brought together about 50 bicyclists at PeeWee Herman Plaza at the foot of Market Street in San Francisco. Within a few short months it had gained the moniker Critical Mass and the excitement and euphoria and sheer novelty of an organized coincidence that fills the streets with bicycles instead of cars was rapidly reproducing itself across the planet. READ MORE...
To catch a purse thief: Try a pedicab, pedestrians and 911
Pedicab operator Joe Gruenberg was pedaling around
the West Village with two women from the New York Sports Club on a
promotion ride one afternoon last week when he heard the screams of an
outraged woman whose handbag had just been snatched by a teenage thief. READ MORE...
Gasoline Spike Fuels Surge in U.S. Bicycle Sales
READ MORE...En Mass
Local cyclists band together to ask for their share of the road READ MORE...
Napa-Pleasanton race showcases Bay Area's public transportation
Five teams from different parts of the Bay Area "raced" to Pleasanton using various modes of air emission-friendly transportation. But hey where's da' bikes? READ MORE...
One Gear, No Brakes
Forget Lance and the new generation of bicycling technomarvels. The
hottest ride in L.A. and other cities is a nonstop, quad-burning,
single-gear dinosaur. READ MORE...
Bicycle Bonanza
Thirty kids walked out of the Chesterfield Millcreek Civic Center in a line chattering excitedly. As they walked out into the parking lot they instantly shot out of order and broke into smiles. Waiting for them outside were 27 gleaming new bicycles each with a childs name on it. READ MORE...
Last Few Days to Enjoy the Bike Film Festival in S.F.
This year's Bicycle Film Festival in San Francisco is already underway, and the last day to enjoy one of the several film programs is October 8, 2005.
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Governor Vetoes Bike Bills!
On the heels of his visit with national hero and bicycle king Lance Armstrong, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed two key pieces of bipartisan and bicycle-friendly legislation that would have helped improve conditions for California's cyclists, with negligible impact to the State budget. READ MORE...
Bus Riders Stranded by Strike Getting Free Bicycles
The city of Santa Cruz is giving away free bikes to people stranded by a weeklong bus drivers' strike. READ MORE...
Bicycle Safety Must Be Enforced With An Iron Fist For The Good Of The Students
Irritating oppinion piece that calls the bicycle unsafe as well as those who ride on one. Grrrrrrr.
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Zen And The Art Of Pedal Cycle Theft
I walked into the shed of my block one afternoon when I was on the late
shift and - it wasnt there. For a minute, I racked my brain. Did I
leave it in town last night? ....Is it somewhere
else? ....No, it wasnt. It was here last night when I came in, locked it,
and now its gone. Heart pounding, I found the 'super' and we fast
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America Gets Wake-Up Call To Turn Off The Lights
Americans were urged yesterday to switch off lights, turn down their air-conditioning and drive more slowly to save energy. It was the start of a campaign to return to 1970s doctrines by the hitherto pro-consumption Bush Administration. READ MORE...
Bike Federation Has a Plan for Sunday Riders
OCT 4, 2005 :: If a Chicagoland Bicycle Federation plan comes to pass, Sundays in the city could be spent playing in the street. READ MORE...
Bikes make thrifty comeback in PTC
You can ride a bike anywhere you can drive a car, said Dick, a retired Delta Air Lines pilot. Whenever I go somewhere, I stop and ask myself if I can walk there or ride my bike there. Its a mindset. READ MORE...
Car-free in Carson City
The Nevada Appeal will follow Anne Macquarie's attempt to go "Car-free in Carson City" during this month. READ MORE...
Toledo Considers New Bicycle Policy
The City of Toledo is considering a change in the way it regulates bicycle riders. Under current law, residents 15 and older have to ride their bikes on the street or face a fine. But councilwoman Ellen Grachek has proposed an ordinance that would allow those bikers to ride on the sidewalk on busy streets like Secor Road. READ MORE...
Serious Riders, Your Bicycle Seat May Affect Your Love Life
A raft of new studies suggest that cyclists, particularly men, should be careful which bicycle seats they choose.The studies add to earlier evidence that traditional bicycle saddles, the kind with a narrow rear and pointy nose, play a role in sexual impotence.
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London Police Declare Critical Mass Unlawful
Last night at the 30th September 2005 London Critical Mass, a letter was distributed by cycle police to participants before the start of the ride. READ MORE...
We're Bike City, USA
Named the most bicycle-friendly city in the United States on Wednesday, Davis is the first and only member of the platinum level of the League of American Bicyclists. READ MORE...
Bicycle Sales Boom In US Amid Rising Gas Prices
More bicycles than cars have been sold in the United States over the past 12 months, with rising gas prices prompting commuters to opt for two wheels instead of four. READ MORE...
