“If you’re a driver, slow down, give us some room. This is our life. What’s a few more feet. Take it easy on us.”
That’s one message that Pearson and Peter Constantino want to share in a soon-to-be released video, “The Long Ride Back.”
The film chronicles Pearson’s recovery from a hit and crash with an SUV, and the challenge of making a 3,500-mile cross-country bicycle ride….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/05/22/cross-country-bicycle-tour-film-marks-recovery-from-hit-and-run/
If you plan to Bike to Work on Friday, you’ll likely find a lot of encouragement at morning commute stations set up throughout the Puget Sound region.
Here’s a map created by Cascade Bicycle Club of 43 commute stations set up throughout Seattle and its suburbs where bicyclists can pick up water, snacks, maps, and free bike-related swag.
Many bike commute stations are hosted by local bicycle shops…..
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/05/16/lots-of-support-for-fridays-bike-to-work-day/
You can show your support for bicyclists who have been killed or injured in traffic by joining tonight’s 10th Ride for Silence in your community.
There is no fee and there are no T-shirts. Memorial bike rides will begin in some 360 cities around the world beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday. You can find a list of all the Ride for Silence starting locations in the United States here.
There are rides in 48 U.S. states. Only North Dakota and Hawaii …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/05/15/ride-of-silence-rolls-out-in-360-cities-tonight/
The League of American Bicyclists opened Bike to Work Week on Monday by announcing its 17 new additions to the list Bicycle Friendly Communities.
Kudos to bicycle advocates and city staff and officials in those communities who worked together to achieve recognition for making the streets safer for bicyclists. The list now comprises 259 communities …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/05/13/17-communities-join-bicycle-friendly-club/
Congratulations to the state of Washington for once again ranking No. 1 on the list of Bicycle Friendly States compiled by the League of American Bicyclists.
This marks the sixth year in the row that Washington has led the list compiled by the bicycle advocacy group.
The list is released every year on the …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/05/01/washington-leads-bicycle-friendly-state-list-again-in-2013-north-dakota-is-the-least-friendly/
Tuesday’s announcement by Puget Sound Bike Share that it has chosen an operating partner and plans to roll out in about 12 months makes Seattle just the latest in a recent string of cities embracing bike share.
It seems like only a couple of years ago that the major U.S. cities with bike share systems …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/04/23/bike-sharing-is-steamrolling-in-cities-across-north-america/
The executive director of the nation’s largest “local” bicycle club is stepping down after more than 15 years at the helm.
Chuck Ayers made the announcement on Thursday at the Cascade Bicycle Club’s website.
Citing the achievements of reaching 15,000 members, selling out many annual rides months in advance, and successful lobbying on many issues …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/03/14/chuck-ayers-is-retiring-from-cascade-bicycle-club-leadership/
Automobile maker Volvo says they’ve developed a new safety system that detects bicyclists and automatically applies the brakes if the bicyclist veers into the path of the car.
I thought all cars already had such a safety device — it’s called the driver.
If motorists pay attention to the road in front of them, and I know that is a big “if” sometimes, then they can stop their cars if they see a bicyclist veer into their path. ….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/03/08/volvo-cyclist-detection-system-should-be-redundant/
The Washington state legislator who told a constituent that hard-breathing bicyclists cause pollution has apologized for his statement.
Republican Rep. Ed Orcutt of Kalama wrote:
“First of all, let me apologize for the carbon emission line of an email which has caused so much concern within the bicycle community. It was over the top and …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/03/05/legislator-back-pedals-on-bicycle-pollution-statment/
When I read about a Washington legislator’s response to the proposed tax on bicycle sales, I honestly thought it was someone’s elementary attempt at sarcasm.
Wrong again.
State Rep. Ed Orcutt, a Republican representing Kalama down in Cowlitz County, says bicycle riding is not an environmentally friendly activity. He wrote to a constituent:
“If I …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2013/03/04/washington-legislators-mind-boggling-response-to-bicycle-tax-proposal/
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