Cyclists v motorists Nov 23, 2009
In Victoria, VicRoads is upgrading its principal bicycle network arterial cycling routes in Melbourne, managed by VicRoads while local councils are maintaining the municipal bicycle network of local cycling routes managed by councils ... This restricts which bicycles can be imported and legally used in Australia meaing a less competitive market and a much higher intial financial commitment, discouraging people from taking up powered cycling ... Ha, Melbourne is 'upgrading its principal... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Ticket to ride: High-end bicycles ride into India Nov 4, 2009
That along with the fact that many of those working in this space have spent time abroad and picked up cycling as a hobby which they are determined to continue pursuing back in India. The IT industry does contribute to the growth of this market. (India Times)
Get out of my bike lane Oct 24, 2009
Southern California should be a bicycling paradise ... So why don't we have better cycling infrastructure ... The biggest local do-gooder cycling event is Bike to Work Day. (FOX61, CT)
Baylor Cycling 24-Hour Ride to benefit cyclist Jon Pursley Oct 17, 2009
For 24 straight hours beginning at noon on Thursday 11/12, Baylor Cycling members will be riding their bikes on trainers and working with Bicycles Outback to provide minor bike repairs, tires, tubes, etc ... All proceeds will go to benefit the Jon Pursley Victim Fund and Baylor Cycling ... Jon is a loved and important member of the Waco cycling community, and did not have health insurance to pay for his resulting surgeries and treatment. (KWTX.com, TX)
The right path Oct 16, 2009
We think other adults or even older students would be appropriate cycling chaperones ... The Saratoga Springs school board eases its restrictions on bicycling students. (Albany Times Union)
A student of bicycles Oct 15, 2009
But Thomas is no stranger to the sport of cycling. He started riding mountain bikes at 15 and was racing by 16. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Green Fair, blood drives Saturday Sep 26, 2009
The Frisco Police Department, in cooperation with the Shawnee Trail Cycling Club and AAA, will be conducting a bicycle rodeo and safety clinic for children at the Frisco Athletic Center 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The Bike Safety Clinic/Rodeo will feature bike safety inspections, a safety talk about the rules of the road, and a miniature chalk street/traffic cone course. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Triathletes gear up as Ironman draws closer Sep 26, 2009
Roads along the cycling route will be open, with major intersections monitored by law enforcement officials and side streets monitored by volunteer course marshals. - In downtown Augusta, the running portion is expected to last from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. One lane of traffic along Broad, Greene and Reynolds streets will be designated for the race. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tour de Fat: Fun on 2 wheels in the park Sep 25, 2009
The brewery, which prides itself on its sustainability, updates a chart throughout the afternoon showing how many pounds of recycling, compost and trash the event has created. Last year, according to the SFBC, the 6,500 attendees generated 300 pounds of compost, 70 pounds of recycling and 12 pounds of trash ... It's an appealing mix to many: the opportunity to hang out with friends old and new, listen to music and immerse oneself in bike culture, with the knowledge that every drop of beer you... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Bayside bicyclist raises funds to honor his dad Sep 25, 2009
Friday September 25, 2009. Lon Blais is preparing for a 40-day bicycle trip to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America in honor of his father. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
City dedicates Al's Place, holds ride Sep 11, 2009
Hospitality and cycling were a big part of his life and we are honored that the city is remembering him in this way, said Kathy. Before the ribbon was cut, Farmington Mayor Stuart Mit Landrum read a proclamation for Al s Place and handed the plaque to Kathy and the children. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
City dedicates bike hostel Sep 10, 2009
Hospitality and cycling were a big part of his life and we are honored that the city is remembering him in this way, said Kathy Dziewa, Al s wife. Before the ribbon cutting was held Farmington Mayor Stuart Mit Landrum read a proclamation for Al s Place and handed the plaque to his wife and children. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Lacking trails and facing safety concerns, area bicyclists find progress slow going Sep 6, 2009
Meanwhile, Burley doesn't have a single bike path, which is ironic considering the town hosts two triathlon events that include cycling stages. But City Administrator Mark Mitton said the city's been working for a decade to create a three-mile biking and hiking connection across the city along the Snake River. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Bicyclist struck, injured in College Terrace Aug 26, 2009
Reading these posts confirms my decision to give up cycling ... Maybe we should have a cyclist license test so that all cyclists learn the cycling traffic rules ... Just because cycling is politically and environmentally correct, Cyclers have no right to be above laws. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
The journey for Aaron Aug 21, 2009
He and Aaron, last summer, had also planned a cycling trip from Pennsylvania to California, where the best friends were going to live together. Aaron, who was an exercise science major at Bloomsburg University, had lined up an internship while Justin was going to try his luck in the film capital of Los Angeles. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Honolulu has plans, lacks funds to add 40 miles of bike paths Aug 16, 2009
Bicycling advocates are applauding an ambitious new city bike plan that calls for 40 new miles of bike pathways by 2020, better connectivity of bike paths from urban Honolulu to bedroom communities on O'ahu and incorporating bikes into transit development ... "What we have seen is a broader acceptance from the community of sharing the road," said Mitchell Nakagawa, executive director of the Hawaii Bicycling League, which has about 1,000 members ... "Fully half of all cycling crashes involve you... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Electric Bike Export Opportunities Aug 9, 2009
In the Canadian province of Ontario, an e-bike s battery power must not exceed 500 watts which limits top cycling speed to about 20 miles (32 kilometers) per hour. Cyclists can pedal an e-bike like a regular bicycle without motor assistance. (Suite101.com)
Group seeks to ban bicyclists from Iowa roads Aug 5, 2009
cf1981 wrote on Aug 4, 2009 12:23 PM:" i wonder if the drivers who comment on this thread EVER ride a bicycle. they'd know how much concentrate it takes not just to pedal but to pay attention to speed, wind direction, obstacles in the road that would trip up a bike or cause a flat, not to mention a car with a driver who's too busy sending text messages or singing along to the radio, whose inattention would cause a life-threatening accident. when bikes and cars collide, it's rarely the car or the... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Bicycles built for two Jul 31, 2009
For growing fan club, tandem cycling an exercise in closeness ... They are so passionate about the sport that they are convinced if more people try tandem cycling, they will get hooked ... While long-distance cycling is a lonely sport, tandem riding is an exercise in togetherness. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Brits are biking across Americas Jul 24, 2009
Duck said after more than 10 weeks, theyve developed a bit of a routine and have become accustomed to the cycling. We have a destination each day. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
A Skinnier, Safer America Jul 21, 2009
Courtemanche found evidence in his data that rising gas prices resulted in more Americans walking and more Americans bicycling ... In addition to more strolling and cycling, people use public transportation more, Courtemanche says, and that, too, burns far more calories than sitting in a bucket driver s seat, sipping coffee, and flipping through radio channels. (Forbes -- Business)
* The Bike God of Asia Jul 18, 2009
BMX champion Liao Wu-hsiung began his love affair with extreme bicycling at the tender age of 8 X and hes never looked back ... Liao recalls his start in extreme bicycling: BMX came to Taiwan at the beginning of 1980 ... The Chinese Taipei Cycling Association. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Former Seacoast biking enthusiast killed in car accident Jul 18, 2009
Though she resided in Dover, Portsmouth is where she spent most of her time and she was very active in the Seacoast cycling scene, which is how she met Delaney ... Bicycling was an interest that captured Cary at a young age, which Donald said turned into a passion that pushed her to race competitively. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
LETTER: Compared to biking in Nigeria, towns roads are war zones Jul 18, 2009
The cycling enthusiast is pushing for more bike safety measures to be implemented in town ... The Winchester Star has been hospitable and public-spirited enough to print an article and at least one letter from me about the deplorable conditions for bicycling in Winchester ... Our daughter Susan, when bicycling perfectly, was struck by a hit-and-run angry driver, and the then the town s chief of police would not answer telephone calls or letters asking for a meeting with him. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Clovis to play host to a new cycling race Jul 16, 2009
com Launches New Cycling Gear Range for the Tour De France. To give cycling fans a treat during the 96th Tour De France, LightInTheBox ... com ) has announced the expansion of their cycling range: including everything from patented CoolMax fabric cycling shorts (http://www. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Popular Seattle-to-Portland ride pedals into 30th year Jul 13, 2009
Riders of all ages, some clad in cycling clothes, arrived at Seattle's flagship REI Friday to pick up race packets tucked into bright-yellow bags. They spread throughout the store stocking up on energy bars, buying spare inner tubes and examining cycling shorts ... Houck, 45, entered his first race several years ago, and the training got him hooked on cycling. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bike fashion shifts into high gear Jul 13, 2009
With the Tour de France coursing into its second week, and the San Francisco Bike Coalition firmly reminding me that now is the time to renew my membership, I thought I'd take a spin through cycling style, leaving off the high-tech yellow jerseys of Paris - and Marin County on sunny weekends - in favor of the uniform of the casual rider ... The first order of cycling gear to consider is the helmet ... I asked Mission Bicycle store manager Jeremiah Capurro which trends he's seen take hold, and he... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bike & Build rolls through the county Jul 11, 2009
According to information from the Bike & Build organization: "Through fundraising cycling trips, Bike & Build raises money for and awareness of affordable housing efforts. (Their) events act as a catalyst to build homes, foster the spirit of service and empower young adults ... mile by mile, house by house.". As of Thursday, Bike & Build had raised $148,518. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Bikes have more room to ride Jul 11, 2009
The collaboration between the MDT, Missoula Downtown Association, Business Improvement District, Bike/Walk Alliance and others was an important component of the creation of the new bike lanes, said Jim Sayer, executive director of the Adventure Cycling Association. He said Moeller is new as the district administrator for the MDT in Missoula and wants his staff to look for ways to connect the bike network. (Missoulian, MT)
Deadliest Bay Area Roads Jul 5, 2009
He was cycling to work in the wide bike lane along Market when a driver disobeyed the "No Right Turn" sign and turned from Octavia onto Market ... Many of the Bay Area's most dangerous roadways are hugely popular stretches for bicyclists - whether they're commuters trying to get to work in downtown San Francisco or cycling enthusiasts out for a weekend ride in the hills of San Mateo County ... So it may not be surprising that they have so many accidents, said Sean Co, bicycling coordinator for... (San Francisco Chronicle)
The mother and daughter combo of Rosemary, left, and Chelsea Taugher made a stop in Port Lavaca in their way across the country - and later further south. The two are on a bicycle journey that will eventually take them to South America. (Contributed photo by Lauren Scroggs) Jul 2, 2009
The pair started cycling together quite some time ago, but made their first cross country trip in 2006 from Florida to California. It was then, they said, that they realized cycling had become a lifestyle for them and served to combine many of the things they love: travel, fitness and adventure ... This trip, they both agree, has been less about cycling and more about experiencing the life and culture of each town along the way. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Cyclists input sought Jun 30, 2009
Bicycling also helps with air cleanup, according to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District ... I was cycling home recently on the Alluvial Avenue bicycle lane when I encountered a red light at Maple ... Lets make cycling in Fresno more safe, convenient and fun. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Downtown churches concerned bike race will affect Sunday services (1086) Jun 25, 2009
While Pastor Alan Kimber is a cycling enthusiast, he is still upset that the upcoming Lodi Cycle Fest could make it harder for his parishioners to get to First United Methodist church's service at 9:30 a.m. ... The Delta Velo/Grand Prix Cycling Team, which is organizing the race, has submitted a traffic plan to the city that has the goal of avoiding congestion around the churches, organizer Damian Gonzalez said ... Rhodie wrote on Jun 24, 2009 8:41 AM:" tanner b " bicycling thru what kinda... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Bike beats car, train in commuter race May 29, 2009
Cycling contestant Rachel Myers finishes the Great NYC Commuter Race a full 15 minutes before the next contestant. "> Cycling contestant Rachel Myers finishes the Great NYC Commuter Race a full 15 minutes before the next contestant. For the eighth straight year, bicycling has proven to be the fastest way to get to work in New York City, judging from the results of the annual Great NYC Commuter Race. The race, held this year on May 21 and organized by a bicycling advocacy group called... (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Melon City Criterium draws elite racers to Muscatines Weed Park May 25, 2009
Charlie Rabinowitz, WYOMING, OH Prochain Cycling ... Jordan Loucks, OWENSBORO, KY, Prochain Cycling ... Jon Sulzberger, MUSCATINE, IA, Melon City Bike Club Inc. Harper's Cycling & Fitness. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Toronto on track to becoming Ontario's Bike Train hub May 21, 2009
Originally developed by Toronto cyclist Justin Lafontaine and launched in partnership with VIA Rail between Toronto and Niagara in 2007, the Bike Train has proven to be a fun, economic and environmentally friendly way to enjoy a cycling getaway ... Knowledgeable Bike Train staff are available onboard to provide cycling maps and useful information ... This summer the Bike Train will connect Toronto with destinations across Ontario, providing cyclists of all abilities easy access to the Greenbelt,... (Canada Newswire)
Biking brings new kind of traffic jam May 18, 2009
This month -- national Bike to Work Month -- a shocking event provided more proof that cycling isn't a mere novelty on our mossy patch of planet. Yes, Mayor Sam Adams, for the first time in recent memory, pulled the Trek out of his North Portland garage Friday and biked to City Hall. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Mountain bikers oppose closing key forest areas May 16, 2009
Chris wrote on May 12, 2009 12:23 PM:" I ride a bike everyday in San Francisco. I love cycling, but I wholeheartedly agree that they have no place in a wilderness area. Mountain bikers usually are pedaling fast through these areas, which not only surprise equestrians and hikers, but also wildlife. Cyclists have plenty of other trails - use them! ". Pete wrote on May 12, 2009 12:25 PM:" It seems to me that there is a distinction between and 'action' and a 'person'. Mountain-biking is an action,... (Missoulian, MT)
Armstrong leads team protest over money at Giro May 16, 2009
Alberto Contador, considered cycling's top rider, also competes for Astana, although he is not defending his Giro title ... The International Cycling Union has given Astana a May 31 deadline to straighten out its financial situation or risk suspension ... Efforts to reach the Kazakhstan Cycling Federation, which holds the team's ProTour license, were unsuccessful. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Spring, 2009 Outdoor Gear Sales May 9, 2009
Discounts from REI, EMS, Sierra Tradinig Post, and Cabela's. Save money on outdoor gear this month at spring sales events. (Suite101.com)
Cycling: Plenty of rides available to and from Washington May 4, 2009
Larry Walsh writes about recreational bicycling for the Post-Gazette. First published on May 4, 2009 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Friends cross country for pal May 1, 2009
The grief from his death served as the impetus for Jarrett to brainstorm ideas for a feature-length documentary to be filmed while embarking on a cross-country cycling quest starting in August ... The cycling trip will take him 3,000 miles from Los Angeles to Milton, averaging 55 to 60 miles each day. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Riding for a cause Apr 30, 2009
However, cycling was not out of the question because the mechanics of bicycles minimize the amount of shock legs absorb ... Proctor said the two-month cycling expedition will take determination and stamina from the participants. (The Battalion, TX)
City bike trails Apr 28, 2009
Is it possible to increase bicycling in Anchorage and make it safer at the same time ... The plan doesn't deal with recreational cycling, to be reviewed in a separate plan, she said ... In additional to new or improved cycling routes, the plan proposes increasing bike parking, bike traffic signs and safety and education projects. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pedaling the park Apr 28, 2009
Shed winter cycling blues in Yellowstone Park ... If you go Following are tips for spring bicycling in Yellowstone: Arrive later: There's nothing wrong with showing up at the crack of noon for an early spring ride in Yellowstone. (Montana Standard, MT)
Is Boston Ready For a Revolution? Apr 12, 2009
Can Boston really go from being the worst city for bicycling to the best ... Perhaps sensing momentum -- or maybe just sick of seeing Bicycling magazine routinely label his city the worst in the country for biking -- Menino in 2007 hired Nicole Freedman, a Stanford graduate and former Olympic cyclist, as his bike "czar." She began slowly, first by expanding the one-day Hub on Wheels event as well as putting more bike racks and paths in place ... When our discussion turns to financing, the mayor... (Boston Globe)
Cal wins bicycling hall sought by Madison Apr 11, 2009
wins bicycling hall sought by Madison - The Business Journal of Milwaukee ... wins bicycling hall sought by Madison ... has been named the new home of the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame that was sought by Wisconsin's state capital. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Davis lands Bicycling Hall of Fame Apr 11, 2009
Davis beat out 11 other cities vying for the Bicycling Hall of Fame ... Davis this year was the starting point for the first stage of the the Amgen Tour of California, the statewide cycling race. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Real estate agent tries new approach: bike tours Apr 8, 2009
They told him his bicycling days might be over ... Cycling is the one thing that I really strove to get back to, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cyclists, please stay on roadway Mar 25, 2009
First of all, I hope the bicyclist fully recovers from any injuries he suffered and that this event does not stop him from further bicycling ... Stephen wrote on Mar 24, 2009 8:35 AM:" Jim ~!~ I think there should be an age where children are allowed to ride in the streets. School-age children should ride on a sidewalk for their own safety. I often cross school zones on my way to work (either driving or peddling). Children on bicycles there are never in the streets. They are on the sidewalk.... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Bike shop expands to meet Fulton's cycling needs Mar 18, 2009
Bike shop expands to meet Fulton's cycling needs By ROGER MEISSENThe Fulton Sun. Eric Burks works on a repair job in his shop on Monday in Fulton. (Fulton Sun, MO)
High-end travel, low-end prices Mar 14, 2009
What you'll payStandard rates are 13 per minute of cycling time, with a maximum of $14. 65 for 24 hours. (Globe and Mail)
* Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul Mar 12, 2009
While Guanshan parlays cycling mania into tourist dollars, Ruisui exploits its hot spring resources ... A hassle-free train ride through stunning scenery, a spot of leisurely cycling and a soak in a hot spring X just the ingredients for a relaxing long weekend ... But Guanshan is different; it has capitalized on the cycle mania that has swept the country in the past few years and turned itself into an east coast cycling mecca of sorts. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Man building bicycle tourist campsite Feb 28, 2009
At least that's how Bill White, a Twin Bridges building contractor, would like for bicycling tourists to look at Twin Bridges when they're planning routes across the Treasure State and beyond ... That's been the case for other towns on cycling routes, said Mike Deme, publications director for the Missoula-based Adventure Cycling Association, a nonprofit group that promotes bicycling ... The group publishes maps of preferred cycling routes that have Twin Bridges on a couple excursions, including... (Montana Standard, MT)
The Cycle Loft and Parlee Cycles working together Feb 21, 2009
Major awards given to Parlee bicycles include Cycling Weekly Race Bike of the Year, 2006, and Bicycling Magazine Editors Choice for Dream Bike, 2007. The Cycle Loft is a sophisticated retailer not only selling bicycles, but also the experience of cycling as a sport and lifestyle ... The Loft is involved in the cycling scene with its long-standing sponsorship of the Northeast Bicycle Club, technical support of the Pan-Mass Challenge, the MS 150 Great Mass Getaway, CRW Century Rides, the Harpoon... (Burlington Union, MA)
Armstrong's Twitter plea: find my stolen bike Feb 18, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Rugby Heaven Skip directly to. Lance Armstrong during the Tour of California. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'Fixies' bombing through a neighborhood near you Feb 16, 2009
Fixed-gear bicycles, or "fixies," are not new to the cycling world ... Fixed-gear bicycling evolved when riders started doing tricks, like pedaling backward in circles, sitting on their handlebars or riding while balanced on their rear wheel and spinning their front wheel. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Greater accountability for bicyclists, motorists in new law Feb 13, 2009
An avid cycling enthusiast who wrote a book titled , Catalini said both the clarifications and new laws in the bill should be obvious to both bicyclists and motorists ... New police recruits will also receive mandatory training on bicycling laws, although Watson from MassBike said fleshing out those details would take some time. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Leaner nations bike, walk, use mass transit Feb 7, 2009
At 51, he has become a cycling commuter, pedaling 11 miles from his home in the suburbs to his job in downtown Knoxville ... "How do we get more people walking and bicycling in the U.S.?" ... "The issue then becomes should we improve our transit, walking or bicycling opportunities simultaneously or should we focus on one of the three?". (MSNBC -- Health)
