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Cyclehoop Turns Every Street-Sign Into a Bike Rack

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:08:00 -0700

Here’s a genuinely good idea for bike parking, which is currently, and surprisingly, being trialled in London. Published Novmeber 9, 2009 by Wired.com Here’s a genuinely good idea for...

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Latest in Japan, Environmentalists' Dream; Bicycle-Parking Robot

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:57:00 -0700

what happens when there are too many bikes and not enough parking spots? Rows and rows of bikes parked on the sidewalk can make any greenie's heart swell with pride. But what happens when there...

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Imagine: L.A. bicyclists in the driver's seat, one day a week

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:36:00 -0700

Imagine Los Angeles without cars. A town where people ride their bikes and walk in the streets and the smells of tacos and veggie burgers drift through the air instead of exhaust. Published November...

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Lessons learned from bike-sharing pioneers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:33:00 -0700

Greener cities need good bike-sharing programs. What can be learned from Portland, Maine, and Paris, France?Published November 3, 2009 by Mother Nature Network Last summer The Soap Group, a...

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County Public Health Department Seeking Stimulus Grant

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:09:00 -0700

C.I.C.L.E. had the privilege of meeting up with representatives from various local bike groups to see how we all might work together with the County Public Health to spend some of the CDC federal...

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cicleorg — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:03:29 PST

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The Tweed, Moxie & Mustache Ride

A reunion of wool, bare knees, slanted caps and facial hair - the Tweed, Moxie & Mustache Ride awaits you on Saturday, November 21st, hosted by C.I.C.L.E. Chaps and dames will enjoy this cheeky ride through the Art Deco highlights of Downtown Los Angeles.

Uniting at Union Station as the those in the 1920’s would have, we will ride in our finest garb through the oldest streets of our fine city and arrive at Royal Claytons English Pub, a gin mill of sorts, to have some whoopee and award prizes to our contest superlatives.

We’ll meet at Union Station in front of the south courtyard and conclude with an option to stay for a post-ride hooch (aka adult beverage) at Royal Claytons Pub.

This ride is the bee’s knees!

Contest Categories include:
Best Facial Hair
Best Period Outfit
Best Common Bike and Tweed Pairing
Most Graceful Mount and Dismount

Ride Details:
When: Saturday, November 21 at 12:30pm. Tour starts at 1:00pm.

Where: Meet at Union Station in front of the South Courtyard. 810 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA

Who: You, your friends, in you finest cycling garb.

What to Bring: Bring plenty of water and a snack too. 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. Please equip your bike with a white headlight and red tail light.

Urban Expeditions is a program developed by C.I.C.L.E. that works to grow bicycling by inviting everyday people to come out and experience the joys (and the benefits) of city bicycling. For more information about Urban Expeditions visit www.CICLE.org. Urban Expeditions is made possible with support from REI.

For more information contact C.I.C.L.E. 323.478.0060, or email info (at) CICLE.org.

C.I.C.L.E. Urges Key Leaders to Support a Better Bike Plan

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:40:00 -0700

We decided to express our concerns to folks who are empowered to improve the plan. We urge you to do the same. Published November 3, 2009 by C.I.C.L.E. By Joe Linton :: Photo Credit:...

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Physician Convicted in Cycling Case

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:55:00 -0700

A physician accused of deliberately injuring two cyclists by slamming on his car’s brakes on a narrow Brentwood road last year was convicted Monday of assault with a deadly weapon, mayhem and...

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S.F. Bike injunction not lifted yet

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:53:00 -0700

San Francisco Superior Court Judge Peter Busch declined today to grant City Attorney Dennis Herrera's motion to lift the 3-year-old injunction that has stalled the San Francisco Bicycle...

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Lady Madonna, cyclists at your feet

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:51:00 -0700

Reflections of blinking white bike lights danced up and down the organ pipes inside St. Stephen's Episcopal Parish on Monday night. On the north wall, Lady Madonna had 35 bicyclists at her...

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Bikes and cars: Can we share the road?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:56:00 -0700

This surge of new bicycles on the road frustrates some motorists, leading to antagonism and altercations of which the Mandeville Canyon incident is an extreme example. Published November 2, 2009 by...

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Ditch the Car -- Tips for Becoming a Bicycle Commuter

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:49:00 -0700

Fall is an excellent time in many areas to bike to work. It’s not too hot, not too cold -- just right for biking. Published November 2, 2009 by OpposingViews.com By Sierra Club Fall is an...

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Bicycling Considered an Impractical Transportation Choice for Some Families: C.I.C.L.E. Seeks Solutions

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:43:00 -0700

Some local families consider city bicycling to be a drag, but with you, we can make it FAB.Take our short online questionnaire to help out. Published November 2, 2009 by C.I.C.L.E. By Shay Sanchez...

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Proposed Burien levy would pave way to bike-friendly future

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:28:00 -0700

The small city of Burien is a few strides in front of its neighbors, by proposing to build sidewalks and bike lanes using a $25 car-tab fee. Published October 29 by The Seattle Times By Mike...

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Plucky 84-Year-Old Bikes 150 Miles for MS

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:23:00 -0700

Lan Yin "Eiko" Tsai, attired in a classy dress and pumps, is a standout among the spandex-clad crowd at New Jersey's City to Shore, a 150-mile bike ride that benefits multiple sclerosis...

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Stop Means Stop: How do we get bikers to obey traffic laws?

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:03:00 -0700

Heading home from work yesterday, I ran five red lights and three stop signs, went the wrong way down a one-way street, and took a left across two lanes of oncoming traffic. My excuse: I was on a...

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Bicycle rental plan falls flat

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:59:00 -0700

Bicycle rental companies in Beijing are going broke because nobody wants to hire their services. Published October 23, 2009 by China Daily By Yang Wanli Bicycle rental companies in Beijing are going...

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Segways are a waste of money, CMU police should use bicycles

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:06:00 -0700

I see the approachability of police officers important to relationships with all of campus and the surrounding community. Published October 21, 2009 by Central Michigan Life I see the...

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Despite Ban, Electric Bikes Gain Favor on City Streets

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:03:00 -0700

Surrounded by cellophane-wrapped bike parts and small pieces of recently imported hardware, Sheng Chang sat in the window of a storefront on Broome Street in Manhattan and watched two men assemble...

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Business Travelers Take to Their Bikes

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:21:00 -0700

Christopher R. Bennett, a civil engineer for the World Bank who was out of the country for work 172 days last year, is one of what experts say is a growing number of business travelers who bicycle...

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Will e-bikes be the new 'commuter cool'?

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:24:00 -0700

Keith Felch is admittedly a big guy, but more than a few super-fit cyclists in Southern California have been left wondering how that dude just went flying by. Published October 15, 2009 by CNN By...

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Bike your way through Napa wine country

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:20:00 -0700

Wanting to do something a bit different for our third trip to California wine country -- without sacrificing the wine part -- my husband and I decided to get a bike involved Published October 2009 by...

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Nintendo Wii to Introduce Cyberbike

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:48:00 -0700

Keen eco-warriors will be pleased to note there is a sub-plot of saving the environment in the game, with riders collecting virtual recycling tokens as they go. Published October 14, 2009 by...

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Going With the Glow: A Fall-Foliage Bike Ride

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:42:00 -0700

When it comes to the finer points of nature, I often feel at a loss. Published October 13, 2009 by New York Times Blog : Frugal Traveler By Matt Gross When it comes to the finer points of nature, I...

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Bicycle Commuting

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:40:00 -0700

I may not be a movie star, best-selling author, or billionaire when I grow up, but one thing I will be known for, at least locally, is commuting by bicycle. Published September 2009 by TeenInk.com By...

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You'd Look Sweet on the Front Seat of a Tandem Made for... R2D2

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:37:00 -0700

Many a cyclist has wished for a bit of extra help when tackling strenuous hills. Now one inventor has hit on the answer... a cycling robot. Published September 18, 2009 by Daily Mail UK By Claire...

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Bicycle Cellar: Storage, Showers, Safety

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:17:00 -0700

You arrive at work and, climbing sweatily off your bike, you look for a safe place to lock it up for the day, somewhere that it will hopefully still be when you want to go home. Published September...

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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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