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Take the Clif 2 Mile Challenge, and Get There by Bike!
Did you know that in the United States 40 percent of all urban trips are 2 miles or less? That's a lot of short trips that could easily be done by foot or bike, yet statistics show that we make 90 percent of these trips by car. Ninety percent! If we changed that, imagine the positive impact we could have on problems such as climate change, air pollution, and health problems such as obesity. Are you willing to get out of your car, and onto your bike? If so, you could help generate $100,000 for non-profits dedicated to greener travel and transportation ans climate change.+ READ MORE
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Eating, Biking, and Being Merry (Even Without A Bike)
Sometimes cyclists in their eagerness to spread the gospel of biking forget a few of the basics of human nature. We tell people, even brag about, how fantastic cycling is, forgetting that nobody radically changes their lifestyle or ditches their major mode of transportation (the car) simply because their freaky bike-obsessed neighbor says so. Happily, however, if said freaky neighbor can demonstrate how much fun cycling is, well, that's a different story entirely. + READ MORE
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"Cities for Cycling" Wants Cities to Share Biking Best Practices
The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) has created "Cities for Cycling". The goal is to to catalog, promote and implement the world’s best bicycle transportation practices in American municipalities. They take inspiration from the most bike-friendly cities in the US and around the world and try to package that information in a way that is easy to use for the urban planners and engineers of other cities that might not have much experience building quality bike infrastructure.+ READ MORE
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It's HOT Out There: How to Cycle Through it Safely
It's not a race; it is about getting from A to B. Take it slow and enjoy the surroundings. + READ MORE
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Chicago Realizes Bike-Sharing is Awesome, Gets Pilot Program
The mayor of Chicago, Richard M. Daley, has announced that the windy city is getting a bike-share program this July. The city will follow Denver's lead and adopt the B-Cycle system, starting small with a 100 bike pilot program.+ READ MORE
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Are Dedicated Cycling Lanes Better for Cyclists? Or Should We Share The Road?
It is controversial; some say that cyclists should take their place in the road and not be segregated. It's a complex, tricky, issue that has a variety of "right" answers. + READ MORE
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Mother/Daughter Team Bike Across the Nation for Land Conservation
Dr. Helen Steussy and Al, her daughter, have taken mother/daughter bonding to a whole new level. The two are biking the 3,630 mile trek from Oregon to New Hampshire to shine a spotlight on a cause very near and dear to their hearts, the plight of land conservation. Their "Flight for the Land," trek will raise money for the cause as the two set out on their 50 day voyage across the nation. + READ MORE
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Do Bike Helmets Save Lives? Or Do They Hurt Cycling?
You wouldn't think there would actually be any question about it, really. But in fact it is a big debate, and the issue is much more nuanced. Do helmets actually work? Here's the final answer...for now. + READ MORE
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Quiz: Are You a Savvy Cyclist?
Biking is green. Knowing how to do it better is greener. Take our quiz to see how savvy you are on the roads. + READ MORE
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Pedal People Haul It All on Two Wheels
Pedal People is a fantastic worker-owned human-powered delivery and hauling service. Popular for years, instead of cars and trucks, they use bikes. While they're located in the Northampton, Massachusetts area, their business is a smart idea for any location. Check out how they work, even in the winter snow! + READ MORE
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Boulder Says Yes to Bikes, No to Cars on Park(ing) Spaces Day
For one day in Boulder, local businesses adopted parking spaces and turned them into no-cars-allowed, bike- and pedestrian-friendly fun spaces. + READ MORE
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Bike Kitchen is DIY Central for Cyclists (Slideshow)
Learn the story of The Bike Kitchen, a major resource for cyclists in San Francisco. It is a donation-based, all volunteer repair shop where a low-cost annual membership will get you access to tools and expert help for keeping your bike in shape. + READ MORE
