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In the helmets debate, cyclists need to use their heads

Thursday, May 16, 2013

The Herald: Inside Track: In the helmets debate, cyclists need to use their heads Helen McArdle News Reporter Thursday 16 May 2013 EARLIER this month Sheriff James Scott sparked o...



Bike advocates react to citys crash study

Thursday, May 16, 2013

The Boston Globe: Bike advocates react to city’s crash study By Martine Powers | Globe Staff May 16, 2013 Bicycle advocates were excited Wednesday about the release of an ...



Arrested driver complained bicyclists 'don't belong' in Lyons

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The Daily Camera: Driver arrested in cyclist's death had complained bicyclists 'don't belong' in Lyons Patrick Ward, 69, due to be charged Thursday in fatal weekend accident ...



Support grows for 'strict liability' for cyclists in Scotland

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Bike Biz: Support grows for 'strict liability' for cyclists in Scotland by Jonathon Harker Bike Station joins calls for a change to laws north of the border Scotland’s ...



With crash data, Boston tries to make bicycling safer

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The Boston Globe: With crash data, Boston tries to make bicycling safer Ridership up; 50% drop in injury rate is the goal By Martine Powers | Globe Staff May 15, 2013 Cit...



South African cyclist manhandled by occupants of diplomat's car

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Road.cc: Video: Diplomatic incident! South African cyclist manhandled by occupants of diplomat's car could face charges Footage shows rider being forced to ground following road rage incid...



Cyclists Aren't 'Special,' and Shouldn't Play by Their Own Rules

Monday, May 13, 2013

The Atlantic Cities: Cyclists Aren't 'Special,' and They Shouldn't Play by Their Own Rules SARAH GOODYEAR The other day, something happened in Chicago that made bicyclin...



More proof that bike lanes boost business

Monday, May 13, 2013

Treehugger: More proof that bike lanes boost business Lloyd Alter Transportation / Bikes May 13, 2013 In any discussion about installing bike lanes the argument often is put forwa...



Cyclist hopes to make 'strict liability' legal history with High

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Road.cc: Cyclist hopes to make 'strict liability' legal history with High Court case Suing both passenger and driver of car after being 'doored' in London Sarah Barth, May...



Cyclist Captures Harassment on Camera in South Williamsburg

Friday, May 10, 2013

Streetsblog: Cyclist Captures Harassment on Camera in South Williamsburg by Stephen Miller Elevated from today’s headline stack, via Animal NY: A driver on a South Williamsburg st...



The bike revolution and its backlash

Friday, May 10, 2013

The New York Daily News: The bike revolution and its backlash From bike lanes to Citi Bike and beyond, how the two-wheeled insurgency resembles other social uprisings BY LIONEL BEEHNER...



Driving schools promote safer habits around cyclists

Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Enterprise News: Driving schools promote safer habits around cyclists By Monica Jimenez/mjimenez@wickedlocal.com Posted May 08, 2013 @ 11:14 AM Bedford, Mass.- Almost every day, ...



Cyclists, e-bikers spar over bike lanes

Friday, April 26, 2013

The Toronto Star: Cyclists, e-bikers spar over bike lanes Stakeholder meeting seeks input on how bylaws should classify electric bicycles. Cyclists, e-bikers agree to disagree. Friday, Apri...



MPs: Cut speed limits to get millions more cyclists on the road

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

The Independent: Cut speed limits to get millions more cyclists on the road, urge MPs NIGEL MORRIS WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL 2013 The speed limit in towns should be cut to 20mph and more dangero...



Pedal power: Budapest's bustling bike culture

Monday, April 22, 2013

Al Jazeera: Pedal power: Budapest's bustling bike culture As the world marks Earth Day, a grassroots cyclist movement in Hungary is revolutionising the city's transport system. ...



Windsor council rejects ordinance aimed at protecting cyclists

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

The Press Democrat: Windsor council rejects ordinance aimed at protecting cyclists By CLARK MASON THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Published: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 3:00 a.m. Last Modified: Th...



Campaigners group to fight for strict liability for Scotland

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Bike Biz: Campaigners group together to fight for strict liability for Scotland by Carlton Reid Monday, April 15th 2013 Lawyer, driving school & organisations coalesce around 'p...



Lawmaker apologizes for saying bicyclists pollute  by breathing

Monday, March 04, 2013

The Seattle Times/Politics Northwest: Lawmaker apologizes for saying bicyclists pollute — by breathing Posted by Beth Kaiman From Transportation Reporter Mike Lindblom State ...



State lawmaker says bicycling is not good for the environment

Saturday, March 02, 2013

Seattle Bike Blog: State lawmaker defends bike tax, says bicycling is not good for the environment Posted on March 2, 2013 by Tom Fucoloro Representative Ed Orcutt (R – Kalama) do...



Tucson man facing charge he deliberately hit bicyclists

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

The Arizona Daily Star: Tucson man facing charge he deliberately hit bicyclists February 26, 2013 • Kimberly Matas Arizona Daily Star A 57-year-old Tucson man was arrested for felony ...



As cycling gains popularity, an anti-cyclist bias remains

Sunday, February 24, 2013

EDITORIAL The Boston Globe: As cycling gains popularity, an anti-cyclist bias remains FEBRUARY 24, 2013 DOES INTRINSIC bias against cyclists explain why a grand jury recently failed t...



Jamis-Hagens Berman team victims of hit and run

Friday, February 22, 2013

Cycling News: Jamis-Hagens Berman team victims of hit and run By: Laura Weislo Published: February 22, 18:55, Updated: February 23, 01:04 Edition: First Edition Cycling News, Saturda...



Separated bike lanes lower risk of cyclist injuries: study

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

CP24.com: Separated bike lanes lower risk of cyclist injuries: study The Canadian Press Published Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 4:57PM EST Last Updated Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 7:06PM EST ...



Separated Bike Lanes, Slower Speeds Greatly Reduce Bike Injuries

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Science Daily: Separated Bike Lanes, Slower Vehicle Speeds Greatly Reduce Bicycle Injuries Feb. 20, 2013 — Using your bicycle to commute to work has numerous health and environmental bene...



Cyclists react with anger after grand jury returns no indictment

Thursday, February 14, 2013

The Boston Globe: Cyclists react with anger after grand jury returns no indictment in Wellesley bike crash case By Martine Powers Globe Staff / February 14, 2013 It’s a common refr...



The psychology of why cyclists enrage car drivers

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

BBC: The psychology of why cyclists enrage car drivers Tom Stafford 12 February 2013 It’s not simply because they are annoying, argues Tom Stafford, it’s because they trig...



No indictment against truck driver in fatal bicycle crash

Monday, February 04, 2013

The Boston Globe: No indictment against truck driver in fatal Wellesley bicycle crash February 4, 2013 By Evan Allen, Town Correspondent The driver of an 18-wheel truck that allege...