Family members of a bicyclist who was struck and killed by a legally blind motorist in central Pennsylvania are livid that prosecutors are only seeking home confinement for the driver.
The CentreDaily reports that the Boalsburg man had filed medical disability forms beginning in the mid 1980s stating he was legally blind. He pleaded guilty this week to homicide by vehicle.
The victim's daughter says she thinks the prosecutor is taking the easy way out….
Dynacraft recalled about 32,000 Triax PK7 and Vertical PK7 bicycles sold exclusively through Target. More information at the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/03/28/dynacraft-bicycle-recall/
“In my view, the industry's greatest opportunity is to create a bicycle friendly world.”
That was Trek president John Burke's message to industry leaders at the bicycle trade show in Taiwan last weekend.
Burke says that people are beginning to figure out that the bicycle is the simple solution to many of the world's greatest problems — air pollution, obesity, urbanization and traffic congestion.
Bike Biz editor Carlton Reid shot a video of Burke's talk before the bike industry's so-called A-team meeting in Taipei last weekend. It's 23 minutes on YouTube worth watching to boost your bike advocacy juices. …
Proper bicycling technique is all about spinning. There's also a lot of spin in the roll out of bicycles that use Shimano's Coasting concept.
Trek, Raleigh and Giant all have bicycle models based on the new Coasting prototype, a design to make bicycling more friendly for the 161 million Americans out there who don't already ride a bike.
US-based Trek is leading the charge with its new Lime bike. A couple of weeks ago it gave away Lime bikes to the entire Friday audience of the Ellen Degeneres show and launched a Lime blog, where it announces, among other things, celebrities who ride a Lime (Tom Hanks) …
LeBron James, the king of the basketball court in Cleveland, has acquired an undisclosed share of privately held Cannondale Bicycle.
James uses Cannondale bicycles for his annual charity bike ride for kids and single moms in Akron. In addition, he cross-trains on a custom-made Cannondale Caffeine 29er frame bike.
The 22-year-old All-Star for the Cleveland Cavaliers explained: “Biking is an extremely important part of my training routine, and I like to invest in what I know.” …
Giant Bicycles bought into the Shimano Coasting concept with the Suede and Suede DX Coasting models. Basically, it follows the Shimano Coasting prototype like Trek and Raleigh. Giant's extras include holders for a cell phone and MP3 player, a front handlebar bag with a headlight and a rear rack with a padded pannier for a …
Raleigh Bicycle's version of Shimano's Coasting concept. Utilizes the Nexus three-speed automatic shifter; also a front rack for groceries or six-pack of cold ones. Read more about the Coasting bike at the Raleigh website and Raleigh blog. Also quick reviews at places like GeekSugar.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/03/27/raleighs-coasting-bicycle/
When is a lime not green? When it's a Trek Lime in platinum. Different styles and colors at Trek Bicycle website. Automatic gearing by Shimano. Reviewed at BikePortland and Benepe's Bike Blog. Also check out the Trek's Lime blog.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/03/27/trek-lime-bicycle/
Climate change is increasing North America’s dramatic wildfires each year, with apocalyptic smoke-darkened skies and scorched landscapes. In 2021, smoke from California wildfires reached as far as New York City, […] The post Bike Touring During Wildfire Season: What to Know and When To Bail appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
The 16th Remember the Removal team completed its nearly month-long journey on June 21, 2024, as the team rode into Tahlequah, OK, the capital of Cherokee Nation. The annual endeavor […] The post Remember the Removal Team Completes 950-Mile Ride in June 2024 appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) was thrilled to receive a grant from Adventure Cycling for our second annual tandem bike camping trip. This year, 25 campers braved the […] The post Rolling with the Flow in the D.C. Summer Heat with Camp MWABA appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
by Shelby Ottengheime On June 20, 2024, a group of thirteen children made history by reaching a settlement in their climate lawsuit against the Hawai’i Department of Transportation (Hawai’i DOT).… The post Youth Response to Climate Injustice: Navahine + Hawai’i DOT appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
In 2024, the League’s Bicycle Friendly America program awarded Community Spark Grants of $1,500 each to 15 organizations for projects that spark change and catalyze a community’s ability to create… The post Sparking Change in Tempe with McClintock High School’s Bike Club appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
Say hello to the newest member of the League’s team: Shelby Ottengheime! As our new Federal Policy Fellow, Shelby brings insights from her experience as a campus bike shop leader… The post New League Staff: Meet Shelby appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
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