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Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days ago

The Most Expensive Trip You Can Take is the One You Could Have Walked - Streetsblog USA

Fuel prices reflect how car-centered community design forces families to drive short trips that drain household budgets and limit safe walking and biking options.
World news
fromThe Globe and Mail
5 days ago

Modi urges Indians to work from home, cut back on travel amid energy crisis

A senior judge cycled to court to encourage citizens to save fuel by using bicycles for short distances during an energy-price crisis.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Data: New Yorkers Keep Biking In This Cold, Cold World - Streetsblog New York City

New Yorkers continued substantial bicycle travel during snow and extreme cold, with tens of thousands of daily Citi Bike rides and many DOT-counted crossings.
Bicycling
fromFuncheap
5 months ago

San Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)

A monthly, leaderless mass bicycle ride meets at Embarcadero Plaza on the last Friday (6:00pm meet, 6:30pm ride); open to all; expect disruptive street riding.
Music
fromThe New Yorker
6 months ago

David Byrne's Career of Earnest Alienation

David Byrne, seventy-three, continues to question what it means to be alive while embracing hopefulness and service.
Environment
fromThe Oaklandside
7 months ago

Oakland needs an 'all-encompassing' citywide greenway, bike commission says

Create a citywide network of safe, car-free, tree-lined greenways to connect neighborhoods and prioritize tree-barren flatlands in East Oakland.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

My 11-year-old wanted to ride his bike alone. It took bravery from both of us.

He had to prove he was responsible enough to ride his bike alone When we took bike rides together, I would wait to see if he noticed a car backing up ahead or coming up behind us. But I could see that he wasn't paying attention and would have to tell him to stop or move out of the way.
Parenting
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

Viva CalleSJ will close nearly 10 miles of streets this weekend as it wraps up its 10th year

Viva CalleSJ closes miles of San Jose streets to vehicles, allowing cyclists, skateboarders and unusual transport like penny farthings, BMX shows and even horses.
Bicycling
fromFuncheap
10 months ago

San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride | SF

Every third Saturday, cyclists gather for the San Francisco Midnight Mystery Ride to explore unknown locations.
fromGame Informer
10 months ago

Wheel World Review - A Rough Ride - Game Informer

Wheel World's visual style and inviting atmosphere promise an adventure on bicycles, but gameplay becomes frustratingly monotonous due to its repetitive mechanics and dull narrative.
Mobile UX
California
fromAbove the Law
10 months ago

First-Year Biglaw Associate Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash - Above the Law

Blake Ackerman, a 27-year-old first-year associate, was killed in a hit-and-run while biking in West Hollywood.
Bicycling
fromFuncheap
10 months ago

Oakland Critical Mass | First Friday

Monthly Critical Mass in Oakland promotes biking culture and advocacy.
Riders meet at 8 pm on the first Friday, starting at 14th and Broadway.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
11 months ago

2 cyclists crossing Marine Parkway Bridge get sliced by kite string

A kite string caused serious injuries to two cyclists on Marine Parkway Bridge, prompting an investigation.
fromStreetsblog
11 months ago

Campus Bike Programs Are The Next Big Student Movement - Streetsblog USA

Many campuses now offer vibrant, bicycle-centered spaces that build community while encouraging students to get out and ride, forging new friendships amid cultural divides.
Bicycling
Bicycling
fromCyclingnews
11 months ago

Thirteen sprockets and thumb shifters -Campagnolo launches new Super Record 13 groupset

Campagnolo Super Record 13 introduces the world's first 2x13 speed groupset, enhancing functionality with upgrades while being lighter and more affordable.
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