Letters to the Editor (Dec. 30) Dec 31, 2008
System could help motorists share road with bicyclists ... Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians must interact by watching each other, instead of watching lights and signs. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The charge of the lycra brigade Dec 30, 2008
They don't like cars at all and think the way to deal with unforgiving, impatient drivers is to be unforgiving, impatient cyclists. These cyclists are also irritated by other cyclists. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Protein Sports Drinks Proven To Give Best Performance Dec 30, 2008
Research published in BioMed Central's open access Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition has shown that drinks containing a mix of carbohydrate and protein are superior to carbohydrate-only drinks in improving cyclists' recovery from exercise ... John Berardi of Precision Nutrition worked with researchers from Gettysburg College and The University of Western Ontario to study which energy drink best helped cyclists recover after a strenuous ride ... In the test, cyclists rode... (Science Daily)
The wheel man: John Allis knows the life cycle of bikes Dec 30, 2008
It was there, in Boulogne, that he met the owners of the bike shop La Gazelle, famous for having built the bicycles of Jacques Anquetil one of the most important cyclists from the 60s ... Allis, as the first American on the team, had to prove twice as hard to the French cyclists that he was a fine racer ... A few years ago, the loop was given the name of The Allis Loop and is currently ridden by dozens of cyclists from the Boston area in their everyday exercise. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
GBHFH name changes Dec 30, 2008
Cyclists will pay 50 apiece to take part, and Glaize said Habitat will also encourage cyclists to raise more donations. It's a different way to raise money, she said. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Sports site plans grow Dec 27, 2008
While cyclists were enthusiastic, it was hard to see how a bike racing track would generate widespread public interest ... It could appeal not only to cyclists but also rock climbers, skaters, and baseball and softball players. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
A message to south-end drivers Dec 27, 2008
lorax wrote on Dec 24, 2008 9:20 AM:" Yes, Inquiry, obstructing the public right of way is against the law. However, being a pedestrian or cyclist does not legally constitute obstructing the roadway. To the contrary, there are specific laws that support the rights of pedestrians and cyclists to use roadways. And if a pedestrian or cyclist was struck by a motor vehicle, the driver would likely be subject to criminal and/or civil charges (e.g., the Solitude owner who killed the cyclist a couple... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
D-S Community Notes (Dec. 25) Dec 26, 2008
To make it safer for all, here are a few rules governing pedestrians and cyclists ... Only cyclists and automobiles should use the right lane of a roadway ... For cyclists, lights and reflectors are required equipment. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Inauguration-bound on 2 wheels and a lot of hope Dec 25, 2008
But Bowen hopes that by the time he reaches Washington he will have attracted an escort of 50 or even 100 cyclists. "That would be my dream," he said, "to roll into Washington with something like that.". (Boston Globe)
Bostonians of the Year: The Spokes Woman Dec 21, 2008
Two Bike Friday events drew 500 cyclists each ... Other goals include a place along the waterfront for downtown cyclists to shower and an arrangement with health clubs to open up their facilities to cyclists. (Boston Globe)
Gift ideas for cyclists at Boston-area shops Dec 21, 2008
Gift ideas for cyclists include brightly painted wooden fenders. By Leighton Klein Globe Correspondent / December 21, 2008. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
* Taipei unveils new 500m bicycle path in Gongguan Dec 21, 2008
The Taipei City Government opened a 500m bike route yesterday in front of the Taipei Water Park, connecting Gongguan (]) to the riverside bike path that runs from Sindian (s) to Tamsui (H), in a bid to provide a better environment for the growing number of cyclists in the city ... Addressing the launching ceremony at the park, Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin (qsy) yesterday said the route would provide a safer and more convenient environment for cyclists and promised to increase the budget... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
'Tis the season: Your gift-shopping just got a lot easier Dec 21, 2008
Great for commuters or recreational cyclists in search of a kick, the bike can travel 30 miles on one charge, but that distance is doubled with an optional battery. It uses about 9 cents of electricity to travel 50 miles, according to the company. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
SugarMill Bikes rentals and repair shop opens on North Shore Dec 20, 2008
"As a distance triathlete or cyclist, sooner or later you have to train on the North Shore to get the benefit of long upward climbs," stated owner Loredana Barth, "we have gotten very positive feedback in the triathlon community." Barth and Captis have also received excellent reception from the mountain bike community, casual riders and road cyclists on the North Shore and are pleased to be able to offer a new service to the area ... Training on the North Shore provides cyclists the opportunity... (Honolulu Advertiser)
SUBVERSE: Horn of plenty Dec 20, 2008
The horn properly pronounced ho-run works by emitting sonic waves which displace all particulate matter protons, neutrons, electrons, cows, stray dogs, pedestrians, cyclists, other vehicles in front of you and creating a vacuum which you keep progressing to fill. Take your hand off the horn, and wham. (India Times, India)
Tour of California lands top pro teams Dec 19, 2008
Cyclists will be driven to Visalia for Stage 5, which will pedal 134 miles from Visalia to Paso Robles. Showing: lect. (Fresno Bee)
Jerit hands over memorandum to govt Dec 19, 2008
The 80 cyclists were allowed to enter in stages with half of them cycling in the compound while the others left their bicycles at the entrance and walked in. Jerit national coordinator Y. Kohila said that it was a meaningful occasion for them as the cyclists who cycled from Kedah and Johor had faced many obstacles but successfully arrived in Parliament to submit the memorandum ... Dr Michael Jeyakumar Devaraj (PSM - Sungai Siput) said 111 arrests had been issued to the cyclists for allegedly... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
YouTube video cop pleads not guilty Dec 18, 2008
According to the Critical Mass Web site, the event "is a monthly bicycle ride to celebrate and to assert cyclists right to the road.". Pogan arrested Long and charged him with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and obstructing governmental administration. (CNN -- Tech)
Proposed bike route map lets cyclists hit the open road Dec 17, 2008
New interstate road map takes shape for bicyclists ... A new U.S. map featuring bike-friendly routes is in the works for cyclists who want to hit the open road ... For a route to qualify, it must have traffic volume under 1,000 vehicles a day, a grade no steeper than 6 percent and enough width for cyclists to ride two abreast. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Pioneering mind-set at George Mason produces new HGH test Dec 17, 2008
The most recent incarnation of the test for endurance-boosting EPO a test that has flagged several cyclists at the Tour de France and a handful of athletes at the Beijing Olympic this summer took four years, Donze says. Don Catlin, who founded the UCLA Olympic Analytical Laboratory and is widely viewed as the dean of anti-doping research, spent years seeking this HGH test and has been in constant contact with the professors in hope of getting their test accepted. (USA Today -- Sports)
Nov. 19, Newton Notables Dec 17, 2008
Nearly 5,000 cyclists rode in the 29th annual PMC, raising roughly $34,000,000 for the Dana-Farber. Schenk and his brother would like to create an NHS team to ride in next year s PMC, or, alternatively, invite NHS graduates to join them in supporting the PMC. Checks can be made payable to the Pan Mass Challenge and mailed to Paul W. Schenk, 3589 Habersham at Northlake, Tucker, Ga. (Newton Tab, MA)
Austin cyclists feel safer than those elsewhere in Texas Dec 16, 2008
Cyclists in Austin feel safer than those in other major Texas cities, according to a new report from the Center for Transportation Research at the University of Texas at Austin ... The survey, sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, was conducted online and included more than 1,600 bicyclists in more than 100 Texas cities ... However, only about 14 percent of commuter bicyclists report the presence of bicycle lockers or safe storage rooms at... (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Chasing away the rain Dec 16, 2008
Cyclists move past the windmill in Hamlet Square in Solvang on Monday, part of the city's Ride The Route festivities, where it allowed local riders to traverse the 15-mile course that the Amgen Tour of California will use for its Stage 6 time trial on February 20 ... As of 10 a.m., showers pelted Solvang the Danish translation for Sunny Fields but on cue, the sun broke through to gleam off the spinning wheels as 35 cyclists set out on a picturesque 15-mile ride ... On Friday, Feb. 20, the... (Lompoc Record, CA)
City bike plan gets early endorsement from council Dec 16, 2008
The proposal would cost roughly 100,000, mostly to put pylons on the road to separate cyclists and vehicles. City officials said Monday night that they likely won t implement the proposal unless they get federal funding for it. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Waipahu's iron bikers of 1930s Dec 16, 2008
Kessner's father, Giyei "Buster" Takayesu, is one of the cyclists. He was 22 at the time. (Honolulu Advertiser)
United Pedal Service Dec 16, 2008
Instead of drivers in brown box trucks, you might start seeing cyclists hauling 200 pound capacity trailers if you live in the UPS Oregon District. Jeff Grant, workforce planning manager of the Oregon District, claims, "For every three bikes we use for deliveries, we save an average of 17 gallons of fuel per day.". (W-USA News, DC)
Near Porter Square, a rough crossing Dec 15, 2008
But tipster Janice Zazinski of Somerville says a couple of relatively simple upgrades to this one key intersection could vastly improve safety for cyclists and speed up the traffic flow. "I am wondering if you can investigate Beacon Street in Cambridge/ Somerville, where it intersects/dead-ends with Somerville Avenue," wrote Zazinski in an e-mail to GlobeWatch. (Boston Globe)
War on our footpaths Dec 15, 2008
Cyclists and pedestrians are at war on Brisbane's footpaths ... GROWING tension between cyclists, joggers and walkers on Brisbane's burgeoning bikeway network has forced their separation on one busy strip, where a refusal to share the bitumen has been likened to "kindergarten behaviour" ... Walkers and joggers have lodged 37 complaints this year about cyclists speeding or riding into them, as patience on Brisbane's two main shared cycle and pedestrian tracks wears thin. (The Age, Australia)
Cheap Stocking Stuffers for Christm... Dec 13, 2008
The Shadow Conspiracy Survival Kit is a bicycle emergency tire patch kit for the cyclists and sports enthusiasts in your life. It comes in a nifty little black pouch that fits in the palm. (Suite101.com)
Farmington shoots for Tour of Missouri spot Dec 13, 2008
Many of the worlds top cyclists were among the competition in this years event. I'll be anxiously awaiting January's route announcement. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
My View: Stimulate economy and environment Dec 13, 2008
Bicycle route improvements allow more people to make the choice to ride, which benefits both cyclists and drivers. Dozens of these projects are on the SACOG list of immediate stimulus options. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Bike MS raises record amount for charity Dec 12, 2008
The Lone Star Chapter of the attracted more than 3,200 cyclists to participate in the annual Bike MS: Valero Bike to the Beach Ride 2008. This year s event marked a 41 percent jump in the number of participants over 2007. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
New map paves way for bike-friendly travel Dec 12, 2008
State officials, bicyclists stitch together vast network of bike routes ... For a route to qualify, it must have traffic volume under 1,000 vehicles a day, a grade no steeper than 6 percent and enough width for cyclists to ride two abreast ... Quebec set rigorous conditions for operators who want business from the cyclists. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Think warm thoughts with a few frosty fundraisers Dec 12, 2008
To join, all cyclists need is a gift for the Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady (for ideas: http://www. bgcschenectady. (Albany Times Union)
Forest park in a derelict state Dec 12, 2008
The team observed that quite often, cyclists trekking the park had to stop by the road to allow the buses to drive through. There is no cycling track on the main road for their safety. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Peacock Lane will host car-free night Dec 12, 2008
Residents of the Southeast Portland lane, which has drawn wide-eyed crowds since it began decorating and lighting up its Tudors in the 1920s, have asked bicyclists to park at the end of the street and walk Sunday ... To avoid looking like anti-cycling grinches, the neighborhood group worked out a deal with BikeRacker to supply parking for hundreds of cyclists. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Weiner, city reps tell C.B. 10 of plans to help improve the economy Dec 12, 2008
Friday December 12, 2008. Congressman Anthony Weiner told members of C.B. 10 that job creation is the quickest way to stimulate the economy. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Congressman Anthony Weiner told members of C.B. 10 that job creation is the quickest way to stimulate the economy. (photo by David Quintana)"> Dec 12, 2008
Queens Chronicle - Weiner, city reps tell C.B. 10 of plans to help improve the economy. Friday December 12, 2008. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
BETTER LIFE: Sexual health news Dec 12, 2008
Sexual health - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Review finds abortion doesn't cause mental health problems. (USA Today -- Tech)
NYPD suspects vandal link to Times Square blast Dec 11, 2008
The Mexican and British consulates also had been targeted by cyclists with small explosives. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
New interstate road map takes shape for bicyclists Dec 10, 2008
For a route to qualify, it must have traffic volume under 1,000 vehicles a day, a grade no steeper than 6% and enough width for cyclists to ride two abreast ... Quebec set rigorous conditions for operators who want business from the cyclists ... For example, certified campgrounds must guarantee space to cyclists, reservation or not, and offer a sheltered place to eat. (USA Today -- Travel)
West Somerville students ride with confidence on two wheels Dec 9, 2008
A six-week pilot program during gym classes has encouraged young cyclists to take charge of keeping themselves and others safe, and to make good choices when fueling their bodies ... Professional cyclists depend on good nutrition and plenty of exercise. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Cycling group wins award for Underground Railroad route Dec 8, 2008
Because cyclists like to travel on back roads, many unnamed, the maps provide visual and written instructions turn by turn. They fold up so one panel can be visible from a handlebar bag. (Missoulian, MT)
'Team Maureen' a Pan-Mass powerhouse Dec 7, 2008
The PMC annually draws more than 5,000 cyclists, who hail from 36 states and eight countries. More information is available on the website. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Editorial: Amgen race will bring a day of flash – and cash Dec 7, 2008
Instead of a much more arduous 100-mile romp through the foothills, 150 of the world's fastest cyclists will pedal along the capital city's downtown streets ... 4-mile prologue, a contest of pure speed in which individual cyclists race against the clock ... A week or so before the race, scores of professional cyclists will be in town to train. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Age will not weary Armstrong Dec 6, 2008
RG: A number of cyclists such as Ivan Basso are coming back from doping bans. Can they redeem the lost confidence of people in them and their own confidence in their ability to race. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Roberts announces run for another term Dec 6, 2008
Roberts says the committee of seven is on a mission to address the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in our town ... Among other things, the committee is researching grants for safe routes to school, planning ways to educate cyclists, pedestrians and drivers and planning a bicycle safety rodeo for children in the spring, said Roberts. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Armstrong happy to let Contador lead team Dec 6, 2008
Astana team cyclists Lance Armstrong, left, and Alberto Contador shake hands during a news conference Thursday ... Astana team cyclists Lance Armstrong, left, and Alberto Contador shake hands during a news conference Thursday. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
New York Commuters Use Bikes as Economy Sags, Now Need Place to Park Them Dec 6, 2008
Concern that their bike will be stolen or vandalized is the top reason that cyclists dont ride to work, according to a 2007 study conducted by the Department of City Planning ... Indoor parking for bicycles would trigger a wave of commuter cyclists eager to avoid higher subway and bus fares, Maguire said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Instead of hoofing it, more kids ride to school Dec 5, 2008
Among the major factors that deter parents from letting their children walk to school is that the urban environment is not conducive to pedestrians or cyclists ... Another major factor that deters parents from letting their children walk to school is that the urban environment is not conducive to pedestrians or cyclists ... Few urban environments have large enough sidewalks, and many cyclists may not have access to space on the road, presenting a potential safety hazard, he said. (Globe and Mail)
Modesto garners finish-line status in 2009 Amgen Tour of California Dec 5, 2008
Modesto residents will get a double dose of the 2009 Amgen Tour of California when cyclists entering the city take two circuits in and around Modesto Junior College and Graceada Park before finishing the third stage downtown. Route details were released Thursday morning. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Holiday spirit reigns in downtown Athens Dec 5, 2008
Cyclists with lights decorating their bikes provide a swirl of color around Washington Street during Thursday night's Downtown Parade of Lights in Athens. Kelly Lambert / Staff. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Letters to the Editor (Dec. 4) Dec 5, 2008
So drivers, PLEASE watch out for us bicyclists, especially in the rain ... Onerous Mallory wrote on Dec 4, 2008 10:36 AM:" As someone who rides my bike to work every day, I have to agree with curly. Too often the seeming arrogance of hardcore cyclists asserting their completely valid 'right to the road' ends in them being injured or killed. Sure you have a right to be there, sure you had all requisite safety gear, but when a 4000 pound car collides with a 25 pound bike who do you think is going... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Cyclists get warnings to get off sidewalks Dec 5, 2008
The Somerville Police Department is keeping an eye out for bicyclists who ride where they shouldn t where the elderly, the stroller-bound, the pregnant and the regular everyday folks are walking. No tickets have been written, and right now we re treating it as an educational tool by only giving out warnings, said Somerville Police Deputy Chief Paul Upton. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Letters to the editor, Dec. 4 edition Dec 4, 2008
There are dog walkers, cyclists, joggers, hikers and cross-country skiers. At lunchtime, you will pass people taking a respite from their workday. (Burlington Union, MA)
Helmets: let it be on our head, says councillor Dec 2, 2008
Cr John McInerney has called on the State Government to let cyclists decide if they want to wear a helmet. "When you see those photos of those French ladies flying through Paris, they look so free of 'helmet hair'," Cr McInerney said yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Pedestrians to share paths with bikes Dec 2, 2008
PATHWAYS shared by cyclists and pedestrians could be the way of the future, the body representing local councils says ... The shared pathway model would require "a cultural change, a behavioural change from pedestrians, cyclists and motorists", the council's director of city projects, Michael Leyland, said ... According to legal advice prepared by the law firm Slater & Gordon for the Pedestrian Council of Australia, the absence of third party insurance for cyclists and large flaws in the laws... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
TJ bicyclists sticking to their Wednesday routine Dec 1, 2008
Despite the violence, Tijuana bicyclists keep a Wednesday night tradition alive ... In place of police, dozens of cyclists chatted and laughed as they slowly pedaled past ... Every Wednesday at 7 p.m., bicyclists gather outside Tijuana City Hall, happily greeting each other as they prepare to venture together into the dark. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Lost opportunities for bike transit Nov 30, 2008
Now, after spending billions in public funds to depress the Central Artery, and with gasoline prices likely to rise again, it seems inexcusable that cyclists (and pedestrians) must use the Greenway at their own risk. Although this opportunity for sustainable transit seems lost, the potential to retrofit the Greenway for safe bicycle commuting and recreation remains. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
* Taipei City snubs cyclists demanding more MRT access Nov 29, 2008
Taipei City snubs cyclists demanding more MRT access ... The Taipei City Government said yesterday that it would not open any more MRT stations to cyclists as passenger numbers on the MRT were expected to exceed 1 ... Despite passengers urging the city government to open up more stations to cyclists, the government said that stations would become too crowded if it did so. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ito wins fourth stage of Tour d'Indonesia Nov 27, 2008
Several cyclists crashed out turning on the sharp downhill after the steep climb at Karangreja, Purbalingga, including Indonesia's Under-23 teammate Rully F. Ibnu ... During Thursday's fifth stage, cyclists will face the steepest terrain of the race along the 146-km route from Semarang to Yogyakarta. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Attorney for person of interest in bike crash contacts Sheriff Nov 26, 2008
Five cyclists were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries, and one of them remains in critical condition. Courtesy of Pima County Sheriff's Department. (FOX 11, AZ)
El Tour race marred by crash Nov 25, 2008
Thousands of bicyclists from around the world took part in the event on Saturday, November 22, but along the northern perimeter of the course, a car ended up in the road and about ten bikes slammed into it. Deputies say the driver, described as an elderly male, turned right into a pack of about 60 cyclists ... The car that the bicyclists hit was turning north from Ina onto Westward Look. (FOX 11, AZ)
'Use your vote wisely' Nov 25, 2008
This is good not just for other road users, cyclists and pedestrians; but it frees the city up. Ambulances, taxis and delivery vans can move more easily. (Manchester Online)
Kokua Line: State regulates pesticide use and can teach safe spraying Nov 25, 2008
Runners have sidewalks and a wide median, while cyclists have only the narrow lane. And runners in the bike lane force cyclists into the line of traffic ... "Traffic throughout Waikiki is heavy, and officers are constantly balancing the safety of runners, bicyclists, drivers and thousands of pedestrians," he said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
