The deadline to apply for that rolling bicycle party called the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) is coming up on April 1.
So many people want to ride, that the Iowa event organizers limit participation to 8,500 …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/23/deadlines-coming-up-for-multi-day-state-bicycle-tours/
Bellevue, WA: West Lake Sammamish Pkwy improvements a step back for bicyclists?
An analysis concludes that Bellevue's plan for improvements to West Lake Sammamish Parkway could actually make the road more hazardous to bicyclists than it is today.
The city's proposal for improvements to the 5.5-mile, two-lane road calls for no bikes …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/22/bellevue-wa-west-lake-sammamish-pkwy-improvements-a-step-back-for-bicyclists/
Lance Armstrong is looking for a few good cyclists
Lance Armstrong is looking for 20 bicyclists who can ride their bicycles — relay fashion — day and night for nine days from San Diego to Washington DC. Along the way, the cyclists will be called on to share their …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/21/lance-armstrong-is-looking-for-a-few-good-cyclists/
A summer's worth of cycling in Washington
Starting in early April, bicyclists in Washington State can find an organized cycling event to ride in just about every weekend through October.
The list I compiled over this past weekend starts with a colorful ride through the tulips and ends …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/20/a-summers-worth-of-cycling-in-washington/
Cyclists in Utah get 3 feet of space; bicycle traffic lights in California
(Updated March 21) Motorists in Utah will have to give bicycle riders 3 feet of clearance when they pass, according to a bill that Gov. Jon Huntsman was expected to sign on Friday.
The signing of the bill is only a partial victory …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/18/cyclists-in-utah-get-3-feet-of-space-bicycle-traffic-lights-in-california/
Win a Maryland bicycle shop in 25 words — or more
The owners of a bicycle shop on the C and O Canal in Hancock, Maryland, are offering their business to the best essayist. The business includes the shop, a general store, and bunkhouse for folks bicycle touring on the 185-mile trail along the Potomac River.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/18/win-a-maryland-bicycle-shop-in-25-words-or-more/
No bicycle lanes planned for busy West Lake Sammamish Parkway in Bellevue, Washington
Bicycling advocates are fighting for the addition of bike lanes to proposed improvements to the dangerous West Lake Sammamish Parkway in Bellevue. Currently, the city's staff is proposing a multi-use trail on the southbound shoulder that forces northbound and southbound bicycle riders and pedestrians to share the same 8- to 10-foot space. Bellevue City Council meetings on the issue are coming up.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/17/no-bicycle-lanes-planned-for-busy-west-lake-sammamish-parkway-in-bellevue-washington/
TransAmerica bicycle route's unforgettable Cookie Lady
When I set out to ride by bicycle cross-country 21 years ago, I didn't expect to meet so many helpful and remarkable people along the way.
There was Lazy Louie in Missouri, the preacher in Elk Garden, and a Navajo Code Talker in Arizona. But the first, and most memorable, person I met was June “The Cookie Lady” Curry.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/16/transamerica-bicycle-routes-unforgettable-cookie-lady/
Bicycle route's Cookie Lady doing “remarkably well”; needs help
June “The Cookie Lady” Curry, who suffered a stroke in February is doing “remarkably well,” according to close friend Joyce Cooke.
June lives in Afton, Virginia, a town on the TransAmerican bicycle route. She has provided refreshments and a place to stay …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/16/bicycle-routes-cookie-lady-doing-remarkably-well-needs-help/
Lance Armstrong interview at CyclingNews
CyclingNews conducted an interview with six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong last week that it just published today.
The timing of the interview is interesting …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/03/15/lance-armstrong-interview-at-cyclingnews/
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.
- Canal Queens Take on the Empire State: Beginners Guide to the Northern Tier Section 10There are many shades of adventure, and you have to start somewhere. I’ve learned from over 20 years of riding and leading group rides that adventurous cycling at any level […] The post Canal Queens Take on the Empire State: Beginners Guide to the Northern Tier Section 10 appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
Trail biking
- The World's Shortest Mountain Bike Cranks Tested - BikeMagPutting these short cranks to the test on jump lines, corners, and technical trails isn't the most scientific testing method, but the results are ...
- The Elemnt Ace debuts as Wahoo's most potent cycling computer | off-road.ccLance Branquinho is a Namibian-born media professional who graduated to mountain biking after injuries curtailed his fascination with trail running.
- $450 Dakine roller bike bag is the MTB deal of the day - Singletracks.comYou'll be shocked at how brutally-technical Connecticut's newest MTB trail is ... Explore MTB Podcast | Best Bike Trails | IMBA Epics | Best MTB Gear | ...
Rails to Trails Conservancy
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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.
- New League Staff: Meet Chris VaughanIntroducing Chris Vaughan, the League’s new Bicycle Friendly America Program Coordinator! An educator, poet, and advocate for sustainable transportation, Chris’s journey into bike advocacy began with a grassroots effort to… The post New League Staff: Meet Chris Vaughan appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
- Will the Trump Administration pull back Transportation Grants?During the campaign, Candidate Trump talked about pulling back funding from President Biden’s signature accomplishments including the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the Bipartisan Infrastructure… The post Will the Trump Administration pull back Transportation Grants? appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
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