As the Greek economy tanks and the center of Athens becomes jammed with protesters, more and more Athenians are turning to bicycles as a means of getting about the city. Until recently, it was mostly the poor or foolhardy who considered bicycling in Athens’ notorious traffic. But new converts say they are saving gas money read more
Study shows gutter bunnies get squeezed; for maximum passing distance, ride three to four feet from the curb. The Florida Department of Transportation published a study [PDF] in which highway researchers measured how much room car and truck drives gave cyclists on Florida roads.
Shout out to Jim aka “Bikerly” from Minnesota. He’s in Santa Cruz this week and camping out in my garage. He has more bicycles than me! (Not Bikerly)
60 year old Stephen Jones is cycling from Maine to San Diego, distributing radiation detection equipment and information to first responders along the way.
Reminder: Transportation networks are built for people, not cars.
The city of Santa Monica has built a new bicycle transit center. Beginning Real Soon Now, Santa Monica residents, visitors and local employees will enjoy secure indoor bike parking and many cycling-related services located in the parking structures adjacent to Santa Monica Place at 2nd & Colorado and 4th & Broadway.
