The Alps Series: A Swiss Sojourn
For the first time in the history of the race, the Tour De France visits Bern, Switzerland. The capital city of both the Bern Canton…
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Two Wheel Tuesday: H. G. Wells
This week’s Two Wheel Tuesday features H. G. Wells, a British writer who is widely considered to be the father of science fiction. Wells penned The…
Why These 8 Cities Are Great for Bike Commuters
For having the largest percentage of bike commuters and spending the most on new bike infrastructure, these cities are role models for safer cycling in…
Rookie Commuter: Pump it Up
In my last column, I mentioned flat tires– the fact that they happen, and the fact that unless you’re prepared, they will reduce you to…
Rookie Commuter: Locked down
My favorite solution for problems is to ignore them. I haven’t gotten a physical in years, and as much as my girlfriend hints that I…
Rookie Commuter: Finding, whining, then fixing… a flat tire
In my experience, a bike sitting unridden will develop more issues than one exercised daily. After digging my bike out of storage and cursing my way…
This Bike was 3D Printed by a Robotic Welding Arm
It seems you can 3D print anything these days. While 3D printed bicycles are not unheard of, any prototype so far made has been made…
Winter Cycling Congress: Tackles Infrastructure, ‘Wimpification’ On Bikes
An international “congress” about biking in the winter? Yep, it started this week in Minneapolis, where the three-day symposium (February 2 – 4) has drawn…
New Evidence that Protected Bike Lanes Get People Cycling More
Cities making the most progress on protected bike lanes are seeing bicycling rates go up. But at the scale of a specific street with a new protected lane, it’s…
70% of US Mayors Would Prefer Bike Lanes Over More Parking or Car Lanes
Photo by Paul Kruger US cities are undergoing rapid changes. The rising costs of road building and maintenance, combined with out-of-control congestion and urban pollution…
Chicago Commits to More Progress on Vision Zero
Since adopting a Vision Zero goal in 2012 to eliminate all traffic fatalities by 2022, the City of Chicago has taken many steps to make…
How Biking Can Help with ADHD in Kids
A great story run on the Today show about how biking can help children with ADHD stay more focused in school and feel better about…
Is It Just the Way Things Are?
In the opening days of a new year, it’s fun to take stock. What’s working? What’s not? Where are you thriving? Where are you coming…
CO Governor Announces 16 Highest Priority Trail Projects
On Wednesday, Governor Hickenlooper announced 16 highest priority trail projects for 2016. The Colorado Department of Natural Resources identified these trail projects in coordination with the…
Kansas City joining ‘bike box’ trend for cyclist safety
There’s a mysterious new lime green rectangle of color in the black pavement at 11th and Main streets in downtown Kansas City. It’s intended just…
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