Category Archives: United States

Bicycling Benefits Everyone

An article in the April 18, 2012 Christian Science Monitor explains why bicycling is good for everyone, including motorists: http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/Change-Agent/2012/0418/Boom-in-biking-benefits-everyone-not-just-bicyclists Share on Facebook

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Safe Routes to School Program Needs Your Support

With encouragement and help from the Cleveland Heights Bicycle Coalition, the Cleveland Heights University Heights School District and the cities of Cleveland Heights and University Heights are beginning to be involved with the Safe Routes to School program.  This program provides funding for education, enforcement and infrastructure that will improve the safety of school children [...]

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Ohio Congressman Recieves Award from Ohio Delegation

Ohio Congressman Steven LaTourette (R) found himself in hot water last year when he questioned whether Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood was on drugs, and quipped, “What job is going to be created by having a bike lane?” (Here’s your answer.) Things have changed. Thanks to the help of Lois Moss and other bicycle advocates, [...]

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Chicago Bicycle Station

The Cleveland Bicycle Station (also known as “The Bike Rack) is set to open in the next few months, and while we wait with bated breath in anticipation for it’s grand opening, here’s a video of Chicago’s Bike Station: We can’t wait for Cleveland’s station to open soon! Share on Facebook

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Lance Armstrong Officially Retires

Seven time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has retired from competitive cycling today. Armstrong won the coveted yellow jersey between the 1999-2005 Tour de France races, raised over $325 million for cancer research from his LiveStrong Foundation, and survived stage three testicular cancer in 1996. Armstrong also retired in 2005, but, after returning for the 2009-2010 Tours, he [...]

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Prospective Budget Cuts Threaten Cycling Programs

The White House released its budget proposal today, which has caused a stir in the news. Fortunately, president Obama has not included cycling programs in his budget-cutting proposal, but, as Kevin Cronin from ClevelandBikes notes, “that doesn’t mean they are safe.” Over the next few weeks, it’s possible that cycling programs such as Rails to [...]

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