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Bike Lanes From Around The World (PHOTOS) - Huffington Post

"Sometimes when space is tight, cyclists and motorists don't like the share the road. Some cities around the world have come up with creative and unique ways of trying to make biking a safer, more pleasant experience."

See the whole story on The Huffington Post.

BBC NEWS | Africa | Pedal power for Kenya's mobiles

BBC NEWS | Africa | Pedal power for Kenya's mobiles.

Oberstar Unveils Bike-Friendly $450 Billion Transportation Bill | Bikes Belong

It was just the first stage of what could be a long race to finalize the next transportation bill, but the June 22 unveiling of the Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 by Rep. Jim Oberstar (D-MN) was a promising start for the future of federal bike project funding.

Oberstar Unveils Bike-Friendly $450 Billion Transportation Bill | Bikes Belong.

Energy boss Steven Chu misses his bike | Grist

Q: Is it true you don’t drive a car?
A: My wife does, but I no longer own a car. Let me just say that in most of my jobs, I mostly rode my bicycle.
Q: And now?
A: My security detail didn’t want me to be riding my bicycle or even taking the Metro. I have a security detail that drives me.
Q: How do you feel about adding carbon emissions to the air?
A: I don’t feel good about it.

“I don’t feel good about it”?

Energy boss Steven Chu misses his bike | Grist.

GA Rides to the Capitol

On Tuesday March 3rd 2009 the 4th annual GA Rides to the Capitol event took place in the metro Atlanta  area. Put together by Metro Atlanta Mayors Association (MAMA) and Georgia Bikes! Some 1000 cyclists participated. Riders were escorted by police to the steps of Georgia's Capitol Building where a number of local politicians and bike advocates spoke to the crowd and the media.

Armstrong's bike stolen after race - CNN.com

Someone has stolen Lance's TT bike. I'd be checking my local pawn shops if I were you.

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Jimmy Carter's bike stolen from Carter Center. - NewsFeed Researcher Overview Of: Bikes, Carters, Bike, Carter, Atlanta, Center, President, Bicycles, Wicker, Jimmy, Wife, Stolen

Jimmy Carter's bike stolen from Carter Center. - NewsFeed Researcher Overview Of: Bikes, Carters, Bike, Carter, Atlanta, Center, President, Bicycles, Wicker, Jimmy, Wife, Stolen.

Off to Iraq!

We had to disassemble the bike a bit more and cut the box down to Postal Regulations but we were able to ship this Jaos 3.0 chopper style bike to a Soldier stationed in Iraq. This baby ought'a cheer them up!

Spreading the Gospel!

PORTLAND, Ore. — For years, Earl Blumenauer has been on a mission, and now his work is paying off. He can tell by the way some things are deteriorating around here.

Full story here.

Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Alleged Assault on Cyclist

A New York City Police officer plead not guilty to 5 charges (3 misdemeanor and 2 felony) after he allegedly body checked Critical Mass Rider Christopher Long to the ground in July of 2008. The officer, Patrick Pogan claimed that Long had assaulted him and arrested Long for disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and obstructing governmental administration. Here's the catch, the whole incident was video taped. Here's the full story from CNN.