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Thu 3 Jul 2008
Declare Independence From Oil
Posted by Bicycle Maniac under News
Join the members of BikeDenver and other advocacy organizations nationwide in being independent of oil for our daily transit needs. Starting this Independence Day, we will be observing "Gas-Free Fridays", every Friday.
While most of the members of BikeDenver also own or have access to cars, ...
Mon 30 Jun 2008
But it’s a dry heat, right?
Posted by thalasin under News
Hot enough for ya? Here are some tips on keeping your cool when riding in the heat. From BikeRadar.com.
Mon 30 Jun 2008
Portland has More Bike Thefts Than Denver.
Posted by Bicycle Maniac under News
Kryptonite, makers of fine locking apparatus, have once again released their list of the worst cities for Bike Theft. While it's still a drag that some adults choose to spend their time and energy stealing from the rest of us, this is one bicycle ranking for ...
Wed 25 Jun 2008
SHAZAM! It’s Bike To Work Day!
Posted by Bicycle Maniac under News
If you were wondering why there were four times as many cyclists on the paths this morning, and a surprising lack of car traffic, it's because June 25th is Bike To Work Day.
It was good to see many of you at our table in Civic Center Park. I hope you ...
Tue 24 Jun 2008
Denver’s Sharrow Era Begins on Bike To Work Day ‘08
Posted by Bicycle Maniac under Denver News
The first of many sharrows to go in on Denver streets occurred today in front of the City and County Building on Bannock. This is great news personally, as I've been a major proponent of these markings since I moved to town. For the full press release, and a fabulous ...
Mon 23 Jun 2008
Follow-up on Portland’s car-free day
Posted by thalasin under News
It looks like Portland's Sunday Parkways program was a rousing success! This is a fantastic effort with a lot of neighborhood support and provides an excellent example for what could be done in Denver. I can envision a park-to-park connection from Washington Park to Cheesman Park ...
Thu 19 Jun 2008
A day of car-free bliss in Portland
Posted by thalasin under News
Six miles of public thoroughfare in Portland will be shut entirely to traffic in the hopes people show up on foot and by bike to mingle, dance, shop and dine. Read: no cars allowed, but mass transit routes through the area will remain open to pack 'em in.
This ...
Thu 19 Jun 2008
17 Reasons why bicycles are the most popular vehicles in the world
Posted by thalasin under News
Preaching to the choir, I know. Still, it's nice to be validated.
