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Three days of pro cycling in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend

May 15, 2013 – 4:49 pm

The Amgen Tour of California bicycle road race will pass through the several cities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area beginning Friday, with a final stage out of San Francisco on Sunday.

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East Palo Alto Capital Improvement Plan discussion tonight

May 15, 2013 – 2:54 pm

Our bike advocate in East Palo Alto (EPA), Andrew Boone, reports the city of East Palo Alto will discuss their Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) during a budget study session tonight at the EPA Government Center at 2415 University Avenue. The city will review, among other things, how to spend the $1.5 million the city received read more »

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Driver arrested for killing cyclist known for his anti-cycling views

May 15, 2013 – 1:31 pm

A Colorado man recently arrested and charged with vehicular homicide is known for his anti-cyclist rants at town meetings, reports the Boulder Daily Camera.

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Philippe Gaumont R.I.P.

May 13, 2013 – 3:15 pm

Olympic medalist and confessed doper Philippe Gaumont passed today at age 40 after three weeks in a coma. The former road cycling pro suffered a heart attack on April 23 and never recovered. The Frenchman became pro in 1994. In 1996, he tested positive for anabolic steroids twice. During his time with Cofidis after 1997, read more »

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Santa Cruz to consider $10M Highway 1 bridge project

May 13, 2013 – 1:31 pm

The Santa Cruz city council will consider Tuesday night whether to move forward on widening the Highway 1 bridge over the San Lorenzo River. The city plans to widen this bridge from four lanes to seven lanes at an estimated cost of $10M to $15, half using local funds, the other half using state provided read more »

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Cycling as a means of enabling the differently abled

May 8, 2013 – 1:57 pm

Michie O’Day was born with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a genetic disorder in which tumors grow on the ends of nerve fibers. In O’Day’s case, the tumors grow in her brain and spinal cord. The disease and its treatment eventually led to loss of hearing and balance for Ms. O’Day. She is unable to participate read more »

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