I had other plans tonight but had about an hour free so I hit the start of tonight’s San Jose Bike Party.

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French President Nicolas Sarkozy rides his bicycle with bodyguards a day after Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. (more…)

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This photo of a smiling Andy Schleck and his friend deserves a caption. $20 Amazon Gift Certificate for whoever can write the best caption.

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Happy Friday!

I think those of us who ride on a mix of roads and bike facilities already know that bike lanes seem to encourage more dangerous passing behavior by motorists. A study by Leeds and Bolton universities in England backs this up: Researchers mounted a camcorder on the rear rack of a bicycle and rode on three roads that each had sections with and without cycle lanes. On all three roads, drivers gave cyclists less room where there was a cycle lane.

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(The following is posted in its entirety……….Ed)

Dear friends,

I am sorry for the long delay in updating you all about my legal status and situation. I have allowed myself to be distracted and I have neglected you. I shall aim to avoid allowing it to happen again. Thank you for your forbearance.

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I published this interview with Bicycle Colorado director Dan Grunig back in 2007. There have been some changes since then (Bicycle Colorado has grown, Thunderhead Alliance is now “The Alliance for Biking and Walking”) but Dan’s advice on getting involved with local advocacy still holds true.

I intended this to be the start of a series on “practical bike advocacy” that I never really got off the ground. I’ll try again, but in the meantime…

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