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Motorcycle awareness month

May 20, 2013 – 11:22 am

May is both national bike month and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. In California, this means Caltrans posts “Watch for motorcycles” messages on their electronic Sigalert highway signs. What’s the impact of this enhanced safety awareness?

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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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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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Two new bike bills in the California legislature

April 30, 2013 – 9:30 am

Through the process known as “gut and amend,” two new bills that may affect cycling in the Golden State are on the legislative agenda for 2013.

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What does a 250 watt bicycle motor mean?

April 26, 2013 – 7:30 am

Electric bicycles are rated in terms of the power rating of their motors. But what does it mean to have a “250 watt” motor on your bike?”

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Santa Cruz Big Basin bus service in jeopardy before it even starts

April 10, 2013 – 4:07 pm

Do you remember my excitement yesterday over the possible restoration of bus service to Big Basin Redwoods State Park and Waddell Beach? That excitement might be premature. Budgetary juggling at the Federal and regional level may end up leaving Santa Cruz METRO a little short of cash.

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