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Open streets: Sunday events bar cars

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:31:00 -0700

To the benefit of San Francisco and Bay Area residents, Sunday Streets events are traveling about the city this year, opening miles of roads to people and creating unusual opportunities for the...

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Cycle babble: podcasting on a bike

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:27:00 -0700

If you want share the delights of cycle ride try podcasting from the saddle and mapping the results Published July 15, 2009 by Guardian UK : Ethical Living Blog If you want share the delights of...

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Cyclists push velodrome for Memorial Coliseum

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:23:00 -0700

The dreamers whom Steve Brown bikes with can see it already: a velodrome, with a gasp-inducing view of downtown Portland, centrally situated to draw on the city's bicycle culture and attract...

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The �Tour d�Admission�: Guidance Counselors Seeing Colleges by Bicycle

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:13:00 -0700

We don’t tend to think of our high school guidance counselors as having lives outside the office, but if we do, we probably don’t imagine them wearing athletically cut,...

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First Multi-Speed American Bicycle Discovered

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:18:00 -0700

A lone surviving copy of a bicycle from another era, a chainless 3-speed relic manufactured in early 1900, has been recovered and is being restored; called "The Hill-Climber," it was the...

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Look, Mom! No training wheels!

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:15:00 -0700

San Francisco mom and founder of Freedom from Training Wheels Jean Fraser offers tips and advice on a new way to teach your child to ride a bike. Published July 14, 2009 by San Francisco Chronicle By...

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Metro�s Identity Crisis

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:42:00 -0700

The Metro is proposing to take LA's cycling community for a ride, one step forward and two steps backward, all in a misguided effort to revise the Metro's bikes-on-rail policy. Published July...

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Bicycle Trail at Hahamongna Sparks Debate

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:31:00 -0700

Delgado’s request came after the Friends of Hahamongna raised objections over the planned construction of the 30-foot wide bicycle trail at the HWP, saying the trail could damage the...

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Bike fashion shifts into high gear

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:28:00 -0700

to the discerning eye, there are a growing handful of items that set the fashionable cyclist apart - both as a rider and stylish guy - from the everyday pedal pusher. Published July 12, 2009 by San...

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Take off your bicycle helmet, big boy!

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:23:00 -0700

A Berlin brothel has come up with a novel way to negate the impact of the global economic crisis and target a new group of customers at the same time -- offering a discount to patrons who arrive on...

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Bicycle Film Festival in San Francisco

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:19:00 -0700

The Bicycle Film Festival rides into San Francisco this week, presenting music, art, and lots of films, most of them shorts, that celebrate cycling. Published July 12, 2009 by Examiner.com The...

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AAA extends its reach to bicycles

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:55:00 -0700

AAA Oregon/Idaho announced a profound expansion of its mission on Thursday. Published July 9, 2009 by OregonLive.com by Mary Pitman Kitch AAA Oregon/Idaho announced a profound expansion of its...

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Confessions of a serial bicycle buyer

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:52:00 -0700

Is it an indulgence to own more than one bicycle? Maybe – but at least it's cheaper than yachting or cocaine Published July 10, 2009 by Guardian UK Is it an indulgence to own more than one...

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Test Out Rose Bowl Loop Plans

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:15:00 -0700

If you’re one of the thousands who use the Rose Bowl recreation loop, the city wants to hear from you. Published in the July-August 2009 Edition of In Focus Attention walkers, bicyclists,...

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Transportation Bikes Take Flight at Retail

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:02:00 -0700

What does the industry see as the next big thing? Published July 7, 2009 by BRAIN MORGAN HILL, CA—What does the industry see as the next big thing? Hint: Industry heavyweight Specialized is...

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Dumping the Golf Carts and Using Bicycles at Naples Zoo

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Oftentimes the reason why you do something is simply because it’s always been done that way. Published July 7, 2009 by ZandaVisitor.com Naples, FL - Oftentimes the reason why you do something...

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Bike Among the Ruins

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0700

While bike enthusiasts in most urban areas continue to have to fight for their place on the streets, Detroit has the potential to become a new bicycle utopia. Published July 4, 2009 by NYTimes.com By...

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From bush to bike - a bamboo revolution

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:48:00 -0700

On the outskirts of Lusaka, Zambia, next year's crop of bicycles is being watered by Benjamin Banda. Published July 1, 2009 by BBC News By Kieron Humphrey On the outskirts of Lusaka, Zambia,...

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Do bicyclists belong on the road? The San Francisco 2009 bicycle plan

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:36:00 -0700

The debate offers an interesting lens through which to look at the issue in San Francisco and to extrapolate to other cities across the country. Published July 1, 2009 by Examiner.com By David...

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"Bike Lady" turns passion for bicycling into educating kids

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:33:00 -0700

Kerri Martin of Ocean Grove is known as the "Bike Lady" to some in Asbury Park. Published July 3, 2209 by APP.com By SARAH WEBSTER Kerri Martin of Ocean Grove is known as the "Bike...

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Berlin Bans Brakeless Bikes

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:31:00 -0700

Not long ago, cycling enthusiasts took fixed-gear racing bikes out of velodromes and onto the streets, where they were a hit among bike messengers and hardcore urban cyclists. Published July 2, 2009...

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Bicycle Ballet, Paternoster Square, London

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:30:00 -0700

Live performance is easily affected by injury or illness, but this was the first time I'd seen a show delayed by a puncture. Published July 1, 2009 by Indepedent UK by Zoë Anderson Live...

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Back in the day, this was called a bike-decorating contest

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:28:00 -0700

Do you want to be a part of the Rotary Community Day Parade presented by Brookfield Renewable Power and Great Lakes Power? Published June 29, 2009 by SooToday.com SAULT STE. MARIE - Do you want to...

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2nd Street Sharrows Lane Makes Its Debut

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:27:00 -0700

Belmont Shore's 2nd Street may have seemed a little bit, "greener" in more ways than one. Published June 29, 2009 by LBPost.com by Ryan ZumMallen Belmont Shore's 2nd Street may...

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C.I.C.L.E. Publishes �The Bicycle Lifestyle Guide�

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:20:00 -0700

C.I.C.L.E.'s newly published booklet, “The Bicycle Lifestyle Guide”, is a small, but weighty, full-color 30-page little guide that features nice-thick pages, eye-catching...

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cicleorg — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:08:10 PDT

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C.I.C.L.E. Publishes “The Bicycle Lifestyle Guide”

C.I.C.L.E.'s newly published booklet, “The Bicycle Lifestyle Guide”, is a small, but weighty, full-color 30-page little guide that features nice-thick pages, eye-catching illustrations, great photos and an inspiring message. Thanks to REI, we were able to publish a nice share of these, but if you don't have a hot copy in your hands, you can get a "feel" for it online.

Its warm and inspiring tone makes it an easy read that never bores, drones or makes you feel like a schmuck for driving as much as you might. While it throws in a few notable hard facts, its direction keeps you encouraged and inspired, rather than using guilt or shame tactics to spur you into action. C.I.C.L.E.’s co-founder and Program Director, Shay Sanchez, has written and helped illustrate an inspired little gem that presents C.I.C.L.E.'s kindly message with snap and style. Great design and illustration was key to creating a winning booklet, and we really hit the mark with designer Eric Cushing. Eric’s impeccable sense of design and clever sensibility really helped the booklet spring to life. Packed with great tips, an easy-does-it attitude, and lots of right-on-the money motivation, this simple, yet smartly woven, little guide is sure to get more people interested in the Bicycle Lifestyle.

And why not—when it sounds so fresh and fun to do?

While not meant to be the end-all on bike life, it's a great introduction that's sure to butter up the fence sitters and get them to jump-on-in to enjoy the warm waters of The Bicycle Lifestyle.

Get a copy while they last… They’ll be available at the next Urban Expeditions on Saturday, June 27 in Venice, CA.

>> View and/or share a copy online with friends: issuu.com/cicle/docs/bicycle-lifestyle-guide

Special thanks to REI for supporting the Bicycle Lifestyle! Thank you Eric Cushing and Al Zesatti for the awesome design, illustrations and photography!

About C.I.C.L.E.
Cyclists Inciting Change thru Live Exchange (C.I.C.L.E.) is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles working to promote the bicycle as a viable, healthy, and sustainable transportation choice. C.I.C.L.E.'s Education, Encouragement, and Community-Building programs encourage and empower everyday people to choose bicycling as a lifestyle, and as a transportation solution that greatly enhances our quality of life on a personal and global level.

Learn more about C.I.C.L.E. at www.CICLE.org

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cicleorg — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:12:16 PDT

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The C.I.C.L.E. Goes to the Beach Ride

Known for its beaches, circus-style beach walk, and Italian influenced canals created by Abbott Kinney in the early 1900’s, the township of Venice is the highlight of the ‘C.I.C.L.E. Goes to the Beach’ ride. Meeting at the annual Venice Eco-fest, we will pedal our way along the byways and waterways that makes Venice such a unique community. This coastal ride will keep a relaxed pace as we rubber neck and star gaze at the passersby. Be sure to bring some water along to stay hydrated as this ride offers no stops. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon exploring the Venice Eco-Fest, the beach and enjoying a cold, New Belgium beverage in the Human Powered Beer Garden at the Venice Eco-Fest.

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009
Time: Meet 11:00am to enter the Urban Expeditions’ Challenge drawing.
Ride departs at 11:30am
Where: Meet in the parking lot at the intersection of Venice Blvd. and Pacific Ave.
Google Maps Link: tinyurl.com/cicle-beach-ride

Help Grow Bicycling by taking the Urban Expeditions’ Challenge
Just bring a *new rider out to Urban Expeditions, and you’ll get a chance to win an awesome prize. For each new rider that you bring, you’ll receive one Urban Expeditions’ Challenge raffle ticket. * A new rider is someone that is new or fairly new to city bicycling

What to Bring: A bicycle in good running order (please have your bike inspected and tuned at least once a year at your local bike shop). All participants under 18 must wear a helmet and be escorted by a parent or guardian. Children under age 9 should be on a tag-a-long, bike trailer, tandem, or other safe child-carrying device. Bring plenty of water and a snack too.

What You Can Expect on the Ride: Urban Expeditions, which are led by 2 League Certified Cycling Instructors and facilitated by an all-volunteer team of ride leaders and sweeps, provide a safe and enjoyable riding environment for beginning and experienced riders alike. Rides are typically under 7 miles, are fully supported, family-friendly and follow basic traffic laws and principles.

For more information contact Liz or Shay at 323.478.0060, or email info(at)cicle.org.

Urban Expeditions is made possible with support from REI.

Bike Week Pasadena Launches New Ongoing Community-Based Efforts

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:50:00 -0700

This year, Bike Week Pasadena took on a slightly different flavor then in years past—it functioned not just as a celebration, but also as a community-based push to support transformation in our...

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Tips for Motorists: Improving Motorist and Bicyclist Relations

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 13:49:00 -0700

Download and distribute our "Motorist Tips" sheet designed to educate motorists about the basics of bicyclist's rights.••• Published October 17, 2006 by C.I.C.L.E. As...

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