The UnStated State of our City

I'm thinkin' that we didn't get to hear Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's complete State of the City address on Wednesday.

Get Mayor Villaraigosa on a bike: Letter writing campaign

Mayor Villaraigosa has been talking a lot about making Los Angeles a green city and about working hard to resolve our city’s transportation problems

On Any Given Morning: What Ails Sycamore Grove?

On any given morning, it doesn’t take long to discover what ails Sycamore Grove: too many cars.

Nuts 'n' Bolts :: Keeping Your Freewheel Free

A significant trend at the Bike Oven is for newbie’s to show up sporting their newly (and cheaply) acquired UJBBTS (Universal Japanese Bike Boom Ten Speed).

Their Kingdom for a Bike: It’s Polo on Two Wheels

You do not have to be a king to play polo. You do not need a 300-yard grass field, a long-handled mallet or a helmet. In fact, you do not even need a horse.

Bike advocacy evolves from Critical Mass to political know-how

The political influence of San Francisco's pro-bike movement has risen steadily over the past decade to the point where the chief advocate for cyclists sits on a powerful city commission and elected officials rarely tell them no.

Entries sought for Urban Bicycle Commuter Expo

The Urban Bicycle Commuter Expo is May 19th and is part of Bike Week Pasadena; it takes place in the outdoor courtyard at the One Colorado, a block of mid to high end retail shops and resturants

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Bicycle wins in biker vs. car errand race

Brent Christensen was stopped at a light at rush hour on NW 13th Street and NW 5th Avenue when he saw him.

Pasadena URBAN BICYCLE COMMUTER EXPO: Be a part of it!

Funky to Functional: DIY Commuter Bikes Exhibit call for entries. And... calling all Small Cottage Industry bikey crafters

Budapest sees record long bicycle procession

The "Critical Mass" (CM) bicycle procession held in Budapest during yesterday's Earth Day celebrations drew upwards of 50,000 participants, which organizers say made it the largest such event in the world, writes origo.hu.

Cities peddle parking for bicycles

Pity the cyclist with the $4,000 titanium road bike attempting to park at the Sunday farmers market in Santa Monica.

City plan boosts biking, walking to ease car traffic

Blazing more bicycle trails across Santa Clarita and improvements at major intersections to make it safer for pedestrians are among suggestions in an ambitious city effort to get residents walking, riding and using public transit.

Happy Earth Day!

Encourage a car-bound friend to join you on a bike ride this Earth Day weekend.

Bicycle Advocacy Groups Rally Against City's Parade Permit Law

Advocacy groups rallied Thursday against a court's decision to uphold the city's parade permit law.

Chattanooga Recipient of 2007 Planning Award for Regional Bicycle Plan

the idea of using a bicycle to get around town is not only gaining popularity in Chattanooga, Tennessee, but also national attention.

Modern China pedals away from iconic bicycle

n Maoist China, the famed Flying Pigeon bicycle was a symbol of the egalitarian nation's "iron rice bowl," the social system that promised little comfort but a reliable ride through life.

Bike-sharing program ready to roll

Thieves fail to put brakes on trust-based collaborative effort

No cars on Sunday? Maybe

How does closing off traffic in downtown Baltimore on Sundays sound? No honking horns, screeching brakes or gridlocked congestion.

The Cyclist's Tight Spot

WHEN urologist Dr. Irwin Goldstein declared in 1997: "There are only two kinds of male cyclists — those who are impotent and those who will be impotent," many bike riders scoffed.

Ex-con uses bikes to battle gangs

Edwin Maldonado was once one of America's most wanted top 10 criminals.

SRAM Corp. Recalls Bicycle Brake Caliper Sets Due to Crash Hazard

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

A carefree, (car-free?) Surf City

Huntington Beach's big civic experiment, closing two-blocks of Main Street to automobiles once a week, seems popular, but not all the evidence is in.

No mass arrest of Critical Mass, but police get tough

Last week’s Critical Mass ride was the first held under a new police regulation requiring a permit for any gathering of 50 or more cyclists. 

Take a complimentary ride on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail

If Tom Baxter stood out on a corner with a sign that read "Free Bike Rentals," he'd have a hard time getting people to believe him.

AUSTIN CYCLISTS PREPARE FOR ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO SHINER

On Saturday, May 5, the 2,070 residents of Shiner, Texas and especially the 55 of them working for the Spoetzl Brewery will welcome an estimated 1500 bike riders from Austin who are participating in the legendary Great Austin to Shiner Pedal (GASP).

SFBC Condemns Violence at Critical Mass

Following media reports of trouble at last Friday’s Critical Mass bike ride, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (SFBC) condemned violence on the roads by anyone, whether they be driving or bicycling.

Clash reignites road wars

San Francisco's often-heated dispute between bicyclists and drivers flared anew Wednesday as news of a confrontation between a minivan driver and Critical Mass riders sparked outrage.

Seattle Mayor, Nickels unveils bicycle master plan, aims to triple commuter cycling

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels this morning released an ambitious bicycle master plan, which he hopes will triple the number of city residents who pedal to work.

Car-Free in L.A.

How I Joined Downtown's Elite 11.3% of Transit Users

Mexican officials to bike to work

Officials in Mexico City have been ordered to leave their cars behind and cycle to work once a month.

Freiburg: The Bicycle Capital of Germany

As Germany's environmental capital, Freiburg has more bicycles than cars and an extensive network of roof-top solar panels. Be careful though: if you fall into the stream downtown, legend has it you'll marry a resident.

Three Arrested in Critical Mass Bike Ride

Three people were arrested and almost 50 people given summonses last night in the first Critical Mass bicycle ride since the city adopted new controversial rules that limit the size of un-permitted rides, the police said.

New Legislation Protects Delivery Workers Who Use Bikes

Businesses that use bicycle delivery workers will have to give them helmets, require that they wear them and ensure that the bikes are safe, under legislation signed into law yesterday by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg.