Archive for May, 2008
Aussie drivers can be ignorant too!
Brian G. sent us a link to this article from CyclingNews.com. A training ride in Sydney, Australia yesterday became endangered by an enraged motorist who pulled in front of the ride and forced the group to slam into the vehicle. Several Olympic hopefuls as well as former Olympians were participants in the ride. [...]
Read More..>>Bike Commuters on the rise in NYC
According to a city count the number of bicycle commuters has increased by 75% in the past seven years in NYC. Several people interviewed for this LA Times article reported a growing motorist awareness of bicyclists as a result. However, there are still plenty of difficulties to overcome as an urban bike commuter…getting [...]
Read More..>>Hearing for Jose Rincon next Wednesday– please attend!
I just received this media advisory about Jose Rincon, the young man who was killed while riding his bike on January 12. He was struck by Glenda Rumsey, who fled the scene. She had a blood-alcohol content of .246 (!). Ms. Rumsey is out of jail and back on the streets now, [...]
Read More..>>Lots of cops apparently citing people on the Tuesday Night Ride
Tucsonbikelawyer has a jury trial he is preparing for and didn’t make the Tuesday Night Ride because he is working late . . . but lots of calls are coming in that police have swarmed the ride and are ticketing people. Sounds like a real mess out there! We’ll have more tomorrow I [...]
Read More..>>Girls Bike Out this Saturday!
Cycle N’ Style
1st Saturday of every month you’ll see a group of girls on wheels with heels.
Do you bike? Are you a femme? Come join us, 6:30pm at Time Market.
Not in Tucson? Girls Bike Out is Global- we currently have an honorary member in Finland! Just invite a girlfriend, and hop on your bike the [...]
Ride of Silence this Month
From the Ride of Silence website: On May 21, 2008, at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a [...]
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