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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Cycling Advocacy Behind The Scenes
The term “cycling advocacy” conjures up images of large, national organizations with highly visible websites, such as The League of American Bicyclists. On their website, they explain their mission: “To promote bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bicycling Advocacy, Local Bike Organizations, Massachusetts Bike Organizations, Sustainable Bicycle Transportation
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Bicycles As Getaway Vehicles
Cycling advocates always try to play up the positive aspects of cycling. Bikes reduce congestion and lessen pollution. Bikes provide health benefits as well as providing a mode of transportation for people who either cannot afford or choose not … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged Bicycles Used In Crimes, Biking Criminals, Negative Uses For Bicycles, Uncommon Uses For Bicycles
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Does Cycling Attract People Who Think Outside The Box?
Cyclists come in all shapes and sizes, with different abilities, interests, and goals. Some of them scoff at the idea of a “bicycling community,” contending instead that cyclists have nothing in common other than that they ride bikes. This is … Continue reading
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Tagged Cardboard Bicycle, Green Transportation, Innovative Bicycle Designs
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Where Bike Shares And Religion Intersect
Perusing the latest bicycle news often turns up the strangest things. In a list of article links, the one with the most unusual title is also the most irresistible. The lure isn’t necessarily the topic itself, but rather the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bicycle Controversies, Religion And Bicycle Riding, Tel Aviv Bike Share
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Can Everyday Cyclists Be Rock Stars?
Most of the attention towards cyclists goes to either the Lance Armstrongs of the world or the Lance Armstrong wanabees who often disregard traffic laws and the rights of everyone around them. In their bright, flashy second-skin clothes, these people … Continue reading
The World Of Vehicles In Reverse
Just as railroad tracks have always belonged to trains, roads have always belonged to cars. Their purpose was to create a level, smooth surface ideal for operating motorized rolling vehicles. Thick black tires glided over newly paved roads, almost effortlessly, … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Livable Cities
Tagged Bicycle Parking, Bicycles Alleviating Urban Congestion, Bicycles Replacing Cars, Livable Cities, Parking Shortages
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Boston’s First Mobile, After-School Bike Shop and Training Center
Sometimes ideas pop into one’s head without warning. Other times, ideas evolve slowly based on observations, insights, and inspiration. The method by which an idea is generated is not as important as the idea itself. And when a good idea … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Livable Cities
Tagged Banking On Youth Competition, Bikes Not Bombs Youth Employment Program, Chain Reaction Mobile Bike Shop, Social Entrepreneurship
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Cycling With Invisible Drivers
The description “invisible drivers” can mean many things. If you’re a driver, it can refer to a car in your blind spot or a car entering the road out of nowhere without stopping to look for traffic. If you’re … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Rides
Tagged Cars Sharing The Road With Bicycles, Driving With Obstructed View, Elderly Drivers
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