The Riveting World of Cycling Legislation

The Riveting World of Cycling Legislation

Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by Stacey Moses.

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Reading about legislation is generally only slightly more exciting than watching paint dry, but there are some pieces of knowledge that are important for all utility cyclists to understand to ride safely.  First, I should point out that laws pertaining to cyclists on the road vary from state to state.  As with automobile traffic codes, [...]

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Political Activism by Bike

Political Activism by Bike

Posted on 22. Aug, 2010 by Stacey Moses.

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Using their bodies and their bicycles, groups of people all over the world organize and pedal to support and defend a multitude of political causes.  Riding a bicycle for transportation, for deliveries and for recreation is an obvious solution to many of society’s most considerable issues, and political activism through bicycles has become more prevalent [...]

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Analysis of Google’s Bike-There Feature: Part III

Analysis of Google’s Bike-There Feature: Part III

Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by Melanie Meyers.

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Over the past few months, I have been slowly putting together a series on the new Google Bike-There Feature, which was released in March of 2010.  Part I of the series reviewed the overall application, how it works, and some of its advantages and disadvantages.  Part II discussed various online options for mapping bike routes [...]

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48 Hours in Austin

48 Hours in Austin

Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by Ted Johnson.

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Austin, Texas has beckoned me for many years in the form of a college friend who has made Austin her home. And in those years, the only footprints I’ve left in Texas have been carbon–airport layovers, and marathon road trips (where the state was regarded as an enormous obstacle between me and my ultimate destination).
Austin [...]

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Urban Trails and Bike Paths, Safe Alternatives or Hidden Perils?

Urban Trails and Bike Paths, Safe Alternatives or Hidden Perils?

Posted on 11. Aug, 2010 by Adam Cornette.

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For many utility (and recreational) cyclists, urban trails and paved bike paths are a welcome alternative to riding and commuting on the street with motor traffic.  Bike paths can provide worry-free riding away from the woes of unaware motorists. As a child, I first learned how to ride a bike on the [...]

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Delicious Deliveries: Food via Bicycle

Delicious Deliveries: Food via Bicycle

Posted on 04. Aug, 2010 by Stacey Moses.

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Food delivery by bicycle is a growing trend in progressive urban areas. In cities like Portland, San Diego and New York City, where local restaurants and food culture are an integral aspect of the cityscape, there is a need to seek out methods of delivery that are more efficient than the traditional sedan with [...]

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Pedicabs: Hop On In!

Pedicabs: Hop On In!

Posted on 29. Jul, 2010 by Melanie Meyers.

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On a recent trip to San Diego, CA, for a conference, I was impressed with the enormous number of pedicabs that were carting people around.  As a result, I decided it was high time to write a post dedicated to the versatile, human-powered form of transportation that is the cycle rickshaw or pedicab.  When we [...]

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The City Hub: People-Managed Bike Share

The City Hub: People-Managed Bike Share

Posted on 18. Jul, 2010 by Stacey Moses.

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In March 2010, Revolution Cycles, an independent bicycle retailer in the DC metro area, opened its fifth location.  This new shop, the City Hub, is no ordinary bike shop, however.  After more than a decade of success in traditional bicycle retail with Revolution Cycles, owners Mike Hamannwright and Santiago “Pinkey” Gonzalez decided to venture into [...]

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