One Missouri college town that takes pride in its bike-friendly status is threatening jail time for motorists who aren’t so friendly. The Columbia City Council heard from a steady succession of cyclists who’ve been victims of road rage — including a bike shop owner who was pistol-whipped — before unanimously approving a new ordinance Monday read more
The 15 stage Penitentiary Tour de France finishes this Friday in Paris, France. Some 200 French prisoners (of whom only a few are attempting the complete Tour), closely accompanied by more than 100 cycling guards, prison sports instructors and magistrates have set off on their own Tour de France. Unlike the usual snarky coverage seen read more
I’ve recently learned there’s a new TV show on the FOX network that’s all about me! Chris Vance plays Dr. Jack Gallagher in “Mental.” Gallagher runs the psychiatric ward at a hospital in Los Angeles and he gets around almost exclusively by BICYCLE. When he’s in a car it’s because he took a cab. The read more
Amber Lee at Givers Blog has a couple of DIY bike projects: An upcycled handlebar bag. Reflective handlebar flower tutorial.
Starting today Inhabitat and Areaware are giving away an awesome folding bike by Strida, worth $950! They’re asking readers to submit pictures of their old clunker or evidence that they need a new ride. One lucky winner who is in most need or just has the most creative reason for wanting a slick new folding read more
It’s going to be a super busy week for me, so here’s a shotgun blast of bike news. Chicago’s Bicycling Ambassadors seen in Urbana, Illinois. Team Abu Dhabi? Ina Reinders poses for a photo during a press conference announcing the creation of this Triathlon team created by the emirate’s tourism authority. More here. Bicycle Design: read more
