Exercise: It's an hour a day, people. Seriously. Jul 30, 2008
Exercise: It's an hour a day, people. Oddities, musings and some news from the world of health. (Los Angeles Times)
Interest in commuting by bike on the increase Jul 24, 2008
At the workshop, conducted by the Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition, also known as MassBike, a nonprofit advocacy group, Power and 27 co-workers learned the nuts and bolts of bike commuting ... Promoting green commuting keeps employees happy and is just good business, especially with so many green-conscious clients, Lapite said ... Sales of bikes specifically designed for commuting have increased 10 to 12 percent since early April at Wheelworks, a three-store chain in Belmont and Somerville, said... (Boston Globe)
Brown: People are asking: could I bicycle to work? Jul 24, 2008
Bike paths make commuting easier. Bicycling could be a substantial part of our transportation system. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Rookie and rusty cyclists hit streets ... and hospitals Jul 22, 2008
Horrified by his first $70 trip to the gas station, Schatz drove to a bike shop last month, plunked down $2,500 on a new touring bicycle and began two-wheel commuting from his Grant Park home to his office in West Midtown. Courtesy of Mike Schatz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Bikes or cars who rules the road? Jul 19, 2008
With more Americans than ever before commuting to work by bicycle, cities are aggressively investing in biking trails, lanes, and rental and parking facilities. NBCs Tom Costello reports. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Biking to work forces fashion dilemmas Jul 14, 2008
Not by car or bus, but by an increasingly popular mode of commuting -- bicycle ... There are signs that more Pittsburghers, and Americans in general, are commuting to work on bikes, a trend fueled by warm weather, environmental concerns and the rising cost of gasoline ... Mr. Brady, the Venture Outdoors vice president, who bikes from his Observatory Hill home to his Downtown office several times a week year-round, said comfort and being visible are the two key factors in dressing for bike... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Safety is top priority for bicyclists sharing our roads with motorists Jul 14, 2008
Road cycling is gaining popularity as a way to maintain fitness and, recently, for short trips and commuting. This means there will be more bicycles on the road. (Florida Times-Union)
Tips for outfitting your bicycle for commuting Jul 13, 2008
Here are tips to help you pedal your way to a two-wheeled commuting future. The bike. (Cleveland.com)
REI peddles more bikes as gasoline prices keep going up Jul 8, 2008
Meanwhile, the company plans a webpage dedicated to bike commuting issues such as safety and equipment. And the company also is becoming more active in bike-related causes. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
For Chinese, Bike Remains Ideal City Ride Jul 8, 2008
For many, if not most Chinese, pedal power remains a mainstay, for commuting, sending children to school or making a living ... For many Chinese, pedal power remains a mainstay - for commuting, sending children to school or making a living ... The subways and buses can handle only one-quarter of commuting volume. (CBS News -- World)
Bikes thrive in China despite car invasion Jul 7, 2008
For many Chinese, pedal power remains a mainstay for commuting, sending children to school or making a living. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
* Number of cyclists continues steep increase: report Jul 2, 2008
As shown in the results of various surveys released this year, many people have changed their commuting patterns to cope with higher fuel prices, with some beginning to ride a bicycle to and from work. Government efforts to build a nationwide network of bicycle paths since 2002 have also helped promote cycling as a means of transportation and recreation, the council said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Commuter gas pains rev up sales at bike shops Jul 2, 2008
National Bike Dealers Association Executive Director Fred Clements says bike retailers across the country are reporting recent increases in sales for commuting purposes. Clements says the momentum should continue into other aspects of cycling. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
ISU: Timing couldn't be better for free bike loaner program Jun 29, 2008
Theyre meant for commuting on campus. Red bikes can be borrowed for up to 48 hours at a time by people who show valid student identification at Bone Student Center. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Gas price angst leads to increased pedaling Jun 29, 2008
Morales said he's going to use his bike for commuting to work and to get in shape for playing soccer. Photo by TOM BAUER/Missoulian. (Missoulian, MT)
Chicago residents seek to avoid dive-bombing birds Jun 25, 2008
Potential victims are taking new precautions to avoid the birds by changing their commuting patterns or cycling only with a helmet. Although it had been suggested that wearing any form of head covering was enough to prevent attacks, this myth was debunked recently when a man was swooped upon while wearing a baseball cap, the Chicago Tribune reported. (BBC News -- Americas)
Motor scooter sales up as people look for ways to save gasoline Jun 25, 2008
"The average person loses 13 pounds their first year of bike commuting. "Twenty-five percent of all [car] trips are made within a mile of the home. "Forty percent of all trips are within 2 miles and 50 percent of the working population commutes 5 miles or less to work.". (Florida Times-Union)
Walking a little can go a long way Jun 21, 2008
Try multitasking: A British study found that active commuting (incorporating walking and cycling into your sedentary commute) is associated with an 11 percent reduction in heart-disease risk, especially among women. 2. (CNN -- Health)
Saving fuel and firming our buttocks Jun 20, 2008
Being something of a seasoned car commuter, I never imagined I'd be as excited as I am about switching to the two-wheeled commuting option. And I feel like a kid at Christmas at the moment with my newly road-worthied treadly all set to go. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Van pool helps commuters save money Jun 19, 2008
Robb calls the ride the "Seinfeld of commuting." As they exit the van after parking in a lot at High Street just after 8 a.m., everyone agrees: Their group is its own little quirky community. "We call ourselves the damn van family," McGrail jokes as they ride an elevator to street level. (Boston Globe)
Bristol named UK's 'cycling city' Jun 19, 2008
BRISTOL'S CYCLING PLANS Create the UK's first on-street bike rental network Establish a 're-cycling' scheme that repairs bikes and provides them free of charge to deprived communities Build state-of-the-art facilities for cyclists commuting to the city centre Create a dedicated cycleway to link the suburbs with the city centre More than double the number of children receiving cycling training Develop a Personalised Travel Plan programme, focusing on changing the way people conduct short journeys... (BBC News -- UK)
Tips to be saddle happy Jun 18, 2008
Cycling is a healthy way to enjoy commuting, but getting the right bike can be full of pitfalls, writes Jock Cheetham ... The bike buyer's first job is to decide on the use - commuting, racing, off-road mountaineering, touring or recreation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Concept to completion: Biking in Helena Jun 16, 2008
With fuel prices pushing 4 per gallon and showing no signs of coming down, commuting by bike is catching on among residents who are using pedal power to get around town. Bob Jahner and his wife, Jan, began commuting by bike two years ago when fuel in Montana cost an average of 2 ... While more residents are hitting the streets on two wheels to beat record-high fuel prices, commuting by bike in Helena isn t always easy. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Riders celebrate bicycle bonus Jun 16, 2008
According to the latest StatsCan numbers, cyclists are more likely to enjoy commuting than those stuck behind the wheel, with 59% of bikers predicted to like the daily trips compared to 37% of drivers ... But a gradual shift is afoot, as bike sales -- whether for recreation or commuting -- grow at numbers unseen since the oil crisis in 1973. (Canoe.ca)
Cycling healthy for Ward, planet Jun 12, 2008
"While he still gets a workout, Ward also gets 140 miles to the gallon on his two-cycle bike engine, much better than the 15 miles per gallon he got with his truck. "For every 345 miles on the bike, I'm saving $88," he said.The savings in gasoline for his truck will pay for the bike motor. "In less than 10 weeks, I will have saved enough to pay for it," he said.The cycling works into his cross-training routine, which includes aquatics and weight lifting. "Even with the engine, it's still a... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Soaring gas prices have bike shops hopping Jun 11, 2008
The Stig wrote on Jun 10, 2008 7:59 AM:" Good comments by Ms. McCoy. I considered CUBS as a commuting option a couple years ago but passed on the idea when I realized how inefficient the process would be. Is anyone aware of local government plans to overhaul the public transportation system in the area? ". MizLiz wrote on Jun 10, 2008 8:50 AM:" For those of us who would break our necks if we attempted riding a bike: I have increased my gas mileage by 12%, which will help over the long run. Use... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Drivers, boaters, truckers, mowers share pain of $4 gas Jun 11, 2008
"It's going to take many months for this drama to completely unfold, he said. Diesel is worse Truckers don't have much sympathy now that the rest of us are paying $4 for a gallon of regular unleaded. That's because they passed that psychological threshold in March -- diesel costs are now averaging more than $4.70 across the United States, with a low of $4.64 a gallon in the Midwest and a high of $5.02 a gallon in California, the country's costliest motor fuel market. In Pennsylvania, the price... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Green spaces don’t promote exercise Jun 11, 2008
The aim of this study was to investigate whether physical activity (in general, and more specifically, walking and cycling during leisure time and for commuting purposes, sports and gardening) is an underlying mechanism in the relationship between the amount of green space in people's direct living environment and self-perceived health ... No relationship was found between the amount of green space in the living environment and whether or not people meet the Dutch public health recommendations... (BioMed Central)
Benefits of Bike Commuting Jun 9, 2008
As living expenses shoot higher, especially for the fuels Americans, in particular, are reliant upon for transportation, commuting by bike is worth serious consideration ... Bike commuting has some rather obvious benefits: exercise, economics, environmental preservation ... Bike commuting creates instant return on the effort and investment of the simplest biofuel human energy. (Suite101.com)
Cycling keeps health costs down in Australia Jun 8, 2008
Sydney: Commuting to the workplace or the marts on bicycles is saving Australia $227. 2 million in health costs alone every year, according to an official report. (Sify.com, India)
Bicycle board is on the table Jun 7, 2008
Biking will still be mostly recreational because of the limited corridor that we have for commuting, said Cohen. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
The strange decline of the paperboy Jun 4, 2008
There's competition from supermarkets and convenience stores, people are commuting such distances that they leave the house before delivery is possible, and newspaper sales themselves are in long term decline. It was horrible - the papers were heavy, it rained every day, it was cold and I wanted to sleep but couldn't because I had to get up at 6. (BBC News -- UK)
Cure those cycling spasms Jun 4, 2008
You save money by commuting on two wheels. You reduce your carbon footprint and help the planet. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Atlantans' cars idle in mid-1970s time warp Jun 3, 2008
In Atlanta, commuting by mass transit is a Herculean undertaking. For me it's nearly impossible. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Interest grows in commuting by bike Jun 2, 2008
Matt said commuting cyclists are looking forward to light rail because they will be allowed to take their bikes inside the cars during off-peak hours ... He recently tried bicycle commuting after he moved closer to downtown offices. (AZCentral)
Gearing up to bike to work May 30, 2008
Cycling advocates admit bike commuting in the Midlands is not for the faint of heart. It requires safe equipment, road skills and a certain bravado. (Anchorage Daily News)
How commuters are coping with gas prices May 29, 2008
More than 40 per cent of 539 working Canadians polled by Robert Half International said they have changed their commuting habits to ease the financial burden of higher prices at the pumps ... One-quarter of those surveyed said they have asked their employers for more money to cover higher commuting costs, 23 per cent said they are taking public transportation more often and 18 per cent said they are walking or cycling to work ... The most common form of assistance now offered or about to be... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Cheap oil is history. But why? May 27, 2008
My wife has kept her car - our "good" car as it is a convertible - but uses the bus for commuting. Even this is free to her as she gets a free travel pass as I work for a bus operator. (Telegraph.co.uk)
As prices spiral, are you cutting back? May 24, 2008
A local bank president was seen commuting to work on a scooter to avoid being pillaged at the pumps. What are you doing to save a buck. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Highway Two staff takes part in rides during Bike-to-Work Week May 23, 2008
Linda Brown, Highway Two Marketing c Relations Manager, has been an avid cycling enthusiast for years and is hoping to get more individuals riding locally not only for exercise, but also for commuting purposes ... For Your Pocketbook: Think how much money you could save by commuting to work or running errands a few times a week. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Projects will plug the gaps in Anchorage's trail system May 18, 2008
LINKS: New segments will make bike commuting, city riding safer ... Several trail projects planned for Anchorage this year should combine to make bike commuting and city cycling easier, safer and more enjoyable ... " Those connections, said bicycle commuter Tomas Jensen, are key. Jensen belongs to the newly formed Bicycle Commuters Alliance of Anchorage, a group of citizens interested in spreading the word about the environmental, health and economic benefits of commuting by bike. "We're trying... (Anchorage Daily News)
Freedom from fuel May 17, 2008
People are getting additional bags and racks to use for commuting, Brown said. People coming in who haven't used a bike for a long time, especially older people, want to know if it will be as comfortable for them as when they were a teenager. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Fuel prices, 'green' movement raise profile of Bike to Work Day May 16, 2008
A lot of people are talking about commuting ... Scott Davis, manager at Bloomington Illinois Cycle and Fitness on Constitution Trail at Empire Street, said recent increased interest in commuting by bike has helped move sales upward ... Customers also are buying fenders, bags and lights to make commuting more comfortable and safer, he added. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Brookline to host Beacon parade to encourage bicycling May 16, 2008
Brookline officials are trying to convince more people that bicycle commuting isn't just for hardcore riders anymore. Brookline resident Kate Lindy, a social worker at Children's Hospital, rides her bike to work weather permitting. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Americans Leery of Bicycles Despite Gas Price Jump May 16, 2008
Jesse Gould, a salesman at Assenmacher's Cycling Center in Flint, Michigan, said more people are buying bikes for commuting. "Gas prices give them a kick, but the big thing that makes them start riding to work is that they see their friends doing it," Gould said. (Planet Ark, United States)
Gas costs push commuters to park and pedal May 16, 2008
Cities such as New York are considering the next evolution of bike lanes that protect riders from vehicular traffic, says Anne Lusk of the Harvard School of Public Health, who advocates more bicycle commuting. The bike lanes are built between the curb and parked cars to allow riders protected street access. (USA Today -- News)
Expensive Gas: Good For The Bike Business May 12, 2008
Heinert has been commuting by bicycle since 1973, and says he's seeing more cyclists riding to work with increased gasoline prices ... "We're seeing a spike in the number of calls we're getting from people wanting tips on bicycle commuting," he said ... Steve Stelton, 47, of Bismarck, was inspired by Greg LeMond's 1986 Tour de France victory and has been commuting year-round e 00002539 ver since. (CBS News)
How is $4 gas good? If you own a bike shop May 12, 2008
"We're seeing a spike in the number of calls we're getting from people wanting tips on bicycle commuting," he said. The League of American Bicyclists is promoting Bike-to-Work Week this week and Bike-to-Work Day on May 16. (MSNBC -- Business)
Business: Gas prices bolster bicycle sales, repairs May 12, 2008
We're seeing a spike in the number of calls we're getting from people wanting tips on bicycle commuting, he said ... Steve Stelton, 47, of Bismarck, was inspired by Greg LeMond's 1986 Tour de France victory and has been commuting year-round ever since. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rider brings National Bike Week to Medfield roads May 10, 2008
Those interested in trying out Mazurenko s commuting lifestyle, therefore, can give it a test run by participating in Bay State Bike Week ... Your added miles of biking throughout the week, no matter how small they are, will contribute to the state-wide total and help spread the word about encouraging this increasingly popular commuting trend ... Anyone interested in commuting from Medfield into Boston with Mazurenko can e-mail him at victor. (Medfield Press, MA)
Cyclists can punch tickets to Beijing in Italian race May 9, 2008
The bikes aren't for long-distance commuting, they're meant for short-trips. A rider can get a bike and ride it to another kiosk location. (USA Today -- Sports)
The bicycle backlash unfolds May 7, 2008
A Brompton folding bicycle, it's the bowler hat of modern commuting - compact, popular, a bit of a design classic ... Cramming into a busy train while under pressure of time - commuting is hardly an experience that brings out the spirit of generosity in us ... Perhaps more people should consider this rather neat way of commuting. (BBC News -- UK)
For Portlanders who commute by bike, riding wear is expanding beyond spandex May 6, 2008
Those skintight, quick-wicking, aerodynamic outfits are essential for long, hard rides, but some cyclists find simple street clothes are fine for everyday commuting. It's purely practical. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
What do you think? Sharing road with cyclists May 6, 2008
Perhaps the solution to our traffic problems is to restrict the use of public roads to those with productive purposes such as commuting to work. We could set up police roadblocks on all major highways to interrogate drivers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Bicycles: Is bigger better? May 2, 2008
"The 29er for certain applications is a nice choice, for commuting to work or use as a bike that I might want to use for camping and not have to haul a BOB trailer. "It's a personal preference on what works for you. " Whether the 29er is destined to be a niche market or will one day be mass-produced like its smaller-wheeled cousins remains to be seen. Also in the mix is an in-between tire size that the racing community, in particular, is trying. The success of these 27.5 inch wheels are still... (Anchorage Daily News)
Bicycle club hosts celebrations during National Bike Month May 2, 2008
Commuting miles, recreational/training miles and miles to run errands will all count toward the goal from May 10-16 ... "If commuting by car is your usual form of transport, Bike Week is a great opportunity to join with others and travel differently," said Barbara Kelly, 2008 Bike to Work coordinator. (Juneau Empire)
Should cyclists use roadways? May 2, 2008
The biggest issue I have with packs of cyclists is that if you are out for exercise/sport (not commuting), you can choose the roads on which you travel ... And yes, drivers here are way behind the times when it comes to commuting cyclists ... Our extended family has been cycling in Atlanta since the 1890 s. I ve been bike commuting to school and work since 1966. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
With smog season at hand, some chose not to pollute on commute May 2, 2008
Rebecca Serna, executive director of the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign, said people joining her 570-member biking advocacy group are commuting by bike to be green ... "I am not generally a 'Let's save the Earth' kind of guy. We recycle at home, but I'm not biking so I emit less carbon dioxide. I'm commuting because I know it's good for me.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
No spandex required: Town bikes get rolling Apr 15, 2008
Commuting to meetings just might become fun. Planner John Richardson gears up for a quick ride to a meeting on one of Chapel Hill's Blue Urban Bikes. (News & Observer)
Back on track Apr 7, 2008
And he suggests creating cycle "superstations" to provide parking, showers and lockers for commuting cyclists, an idea now being tested in London. Bicycle Victoria's strategy aims to quadruple the number of cyclists commuting to work in the city ... Eddington proposes that all new roads and infrastructure developments include walking and cycling components and that a new "whole of government approach to cycling policy and infrastructure" be adopted with the purpose of making cycling competitive... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Latest census shows commute is greening Apr 6, 2008
Of workers commuting to Surrey, 12 ... The census also measured a reduction in the typical commuting distance in Metro Vancouver to 7 ... He said it appears people and jobs are ending up closer together as the region urbanizes, perhaps leading to less long-distance commuting. (Peace Arch News.com)
For Boston's bicycling czar, gung ho is the only speed Apr 6, 2008
I use my mountain bike to get around Metro Boston, but sometimes I'd like to take it on the T. Readers of this column complained that bringing bikes on the subway and commuter rail is far from convenient (they're only allowed during off-peak hours, which defeats the purpose of commuting by bike). Suburban riders wish paths like the Minuteman, which ends in Cambridge, would connect with routes to bring commuters directly downtown. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Fewer people driving cars to work Apr 4, 2008
"A lot of my peers do a lot of commuting, and I see the exhausted look on their faces on Thursday of the work week." ... More Canadians were commuting to workplaces in the sprawling suburbs of major cities, away from established public transit networks ... commuting 25 km or more. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Younger Canadians turning green, census data shows Apr 3, 2008
Surprisingly, Calgary with its booming economy and growing population ended up about middle of the pack when it came to transit use and distance travelled during commuting ... "Things don't change dramatically over a five-year period. I guess the most interesting thing is to see in some of them the green transportation is growing much faster than in other ones,'' he said. There are other factors that can influence commuting patterns as well, he said. "The way the cities are built - some... (CTV.ca)
Austin's bike plan to be revamped Apr 3, 2008
Several attendees suggested that solving connectivity gaps would lead to more bike commuting. Page 1 of 1. (The Daily Texan, TX)
