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Cycling Survey for Non-cyclists
The BTA is asking for participation in a survey to help design a strategy for developing bike boulevards that people who don’t cycle today will use. So even if you only have a dusty bike down in the basement (or are just thinking about buying a bike), please share your perspective. http://surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=800062376079
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Today in Cycling History
From the Critical Mass list via SHIFT: July 25, 1896 – 6,000 bicycle parade down Market Street, San Francisco, in demand for good roads (be careful what you ask for) July 25, 1997 – 6,000 bicycle parade takes over San Francisco (corrupt Mayor, police attack with mass media uproar conveniently masking major transportation scandals) July…
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Post Peak Oil Family (of 6) Car
Just because it made me smile. Hat tip to Miles for the pointer. http://www.portlandground.com/archives/2006/07/family_in_irvington_out_f_1.php
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Toronto Star Effuses Over French Bike Rental Program
Via the SHIFT list. Ooh la la.It’s Sunday morning. The sun banks higher. The breeze is sultry. You inhale the swooning perfume of the linden blossoms. You think: a crisp, new book would be nice. And then a latte. So you swipe your bike card through the kiosk nearby, dislodging one of these fine steeds,…
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KBOO Bike Show: Biking Through Laos and Sharing the Road
Listen to the show (mp3, 12.6M) Sara is joined by guest host Tim Calvert (of tall-bike commuting fame) and guests Carie and Allan Cougar – who tell us all about their recent month-long bike trip through Laos with their 2 yr. old cougar cub, Cody Wyoming. And in celebration of Portland’s ongoing campaign and the…