Ty Robinson says his bike and gear stolen in Hannibal, Missouri
September 2010 archive
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Capital Bikeshare in metro DC-Arlington rolls out this month; more to come
The nation's biggest bike-sharing system yet is scheduled for launch in late September with more than 1,000 bicycles at 114 stations spread across Washington DC and Arlington.
It's the third major bike-sharing system roll-out in 2010. Denver's B-cycle system launched in April with 500 bikes and Nice Ride Minnesota launched in June with 700 bicycles at 65 kiosks around Minneapolis.
Other cities with bike-sharing in the pipeline include Boston and Philadelphia. Even Boulder, a platinum-level bicycle-friendly city, is considering a bike-sharing system.
In 2008, Washington DC became the first city in the US to offer high-tech bike-sharing ….
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Capital Bikeshare fleet
Some of the 1,000-plus bicycles for the DC-Arlington Capital Bikeshare system are ready for delivery.
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Hushovd wins Stage 6; Gilbert still leads Vuelta
With some of the hot-shot sprinters dropped on an earlier climb, Norway's Thor Hushovd won Stage 6 against a reduced field in Murcia on Thursday.
It was the third career Vuelta victory for the 32-year-old, who rides for Cervelo. Belgian cyclist Phillipe Gilbert of Omega Pharma-Lotto ….
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Black Hawk says 'no' to bicycles but solicits bicycle convention
Just because Black Hawk, Colorado, banned bicycling on nearly every street through town doesn't mean that they wouldn't welcome a bunch of conventioneering bicycle-types.
That's what Andy Clarke, president of the League of American Bicyclists, learned when he opened an e-mail solicitation from a Black Hawk casino asking him to steer some business its way. His description of Black Hawk sums up his reaction:
“… an unlikely destination for a national bicycling organization to choose for a meeting, unless perhaps we are planning some civil disobedience, or a field trip to see what life would be like …
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Marking for traffic detection devices
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Tripping a traffic light on your bike — some improvements due
When it comes to tripping a traffic signal with your bicycle, many of us get the feeling — “Does anybody know I'm here?”
Those loops in the pavement don't always pick up your bike, especially if it's shy on steel or other metal parts.
Depending on where you live, sometimes pavement markings show where to line up. Placing your front tire on the “T” is supposed to work in Seattle, while “X” marks the spot in Bellevue.
Neighboring Redmond, Washington, has produced a video that gives some guidance on how a cyclist can trigger a stop light if there aren't any pavement markings.
Since July 2009, Washington state law requires that intersections with traffic sensor devices be able to detect bicycles …..
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New pavement marking
New pavement marking informs bicyclists where to stop to get the most from traffic sensors at intersections.
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Tyler Farrar notches 1st win at 2010 Vuelta
Tyler Farrar certainly looked like he's over whatever has been ailing him as he beat Mark Cavendish in a man-to-man bike sprint to the finish on Stage 5 of the Vuelta a Espana on Wednesday.
The 26-year-old sprinter from Wenatchee, Washington, won the stage without benefit of a lead-out from teammates on his Garmin-Transitions cycling team.
In the closing kilometer of the race, he sat near the front behind …
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Adventure Cycling Association
- Gender Equity Mechanics Reflects on a Year of Bicycle Maintenance WorkshopsGender Equity Mechanics (GEM) is a gathering of women and non-binary people interested in learning hands-on bicycle maintenance and repair skills. We would like to give a shout out to […] The post Gender Equity Mechanics Reflects on a Year of Bicycle Maintenance Workshops appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Me, Myself, and IThis story originally appeared in the 2024 Nov/Dec issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine’s Final Mile essay anthology. *** I rode with tears streaming down my face. I pedaled as hard […] The post Me, Myself, and I appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Out Our Front Door Celebrates Successful Adaptive Cycling SeasonThis year, we were able to welcome 19 young people with adaptive needs (and their families), plus two adults with adaptive needs on our weekend bike camping trips for free. […] The post Out Our Front Door Celebrates Successful Adaptive Cycling Season appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
Trail biking
- Bicycling in Nature — The Bicycle Art of Savannah Cottam - Cycling West - Cycling UtahNew Bike Trail in Box Elder County? It's Up to Congress · Advocacy Charles Pekow - September 15, 2024 ...
- GT Bicycles to pause new bike development, with staff layoffs imminent - MBRGT Bicycles, one of the biggest names in mountain biking throughout the ... Best mountain bikes under £3,000/$4,000: serious trail bikes for riding hard.
- I hated L.A. bike lanes. Then I fell in love - Los Angeles TimesCicLAvia. Cruising up river bike trails. Circling the Rose Bowl, Santa Fe Dam and UC Irvine. All places that felt off-limits for so long.
Rails to Trails Conservancy
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League of American Bicyclists
- LCI Spotlight: Michael PotocznyThe League certifies hundreds of League Cycling Instructors every year and there are thousands of LCIs across the country leading bike education efforts in their communities. In our LCI spotlight… The post LCI Spotlight: Michael Potoczny appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
- New Bicycle Friendly State Rankings Highlight Progress and Challenges for Safer Cycling Across AmericaWashington, DC — The League of American Bicyclists has released its 2024 Bicycle Friendly State Rankings, a comprehensive evaluation of state efforts to improve conditions for bicycling. This year’s rankings… The post New Bicycle Friendly State Rankings Highlight Progress and Challenges for Safer Cycling Across America appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
- Take Action: Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians by Supporting Safer Vehicle StandardsIn the United States, pedestrian and bicyclist deaths have been increasing with an 83% increase in pedestrian deaths and 76% increase in bicyclist deaths between 2009 and 2022. If you… The post Take Action: Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians by Supporting Safer Vehicle Standards appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
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