Relax, car culture, it’s gonna be OK

August 13th, 2011

Who Speaks For Cyclists? – Patch.com
Who Speaks For Cyclists?Patch.comIf you’ve ever participated in Bike to Work Day, you’ve witnessed WABA at work. Founded in 1972, WABA is working hard to create a truly bicycle friendly transportation system in the region. They have been instrumental in the creation and preservation and more »
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:05:35 GMT+00:00
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Relax, car culture, it’s gonna be OK – Winnipeg Free Press
Relax, car culture, it’s gonna be OKWinnipeg Free PressIt’s a pretty slick operation for a service whose first official event was just last year, for Bike to Work Day. Then, they used the same crowd control fencing as was used for the Queen’s visit to Winnipeg, but over the winter, Wieser built his own
Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:29:22 GMT+00:00
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Vail Daily letter: Bike Month success – Vail Daily News
Vail Daily letter: Bike Month successVail Daily NewsEvents included the Commuter of the Year Contest, Bike to Work Day and the Vail Pass Trail Clean Up. Thank you to all the prize and supply donors and volunteers, including The Sonnenalp of Vail, Vail Recreation District, Vail Resorts, Beaver Creek and more »
Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:10:16 GMT+00:00
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Pima County’s Clean Air Program a success – Tucson Citizen
Pima County’s Clean Air Program a successTucson CitizenMore than half those surveyed know about the program and more than half also knew about the county co-sponsored annual Earth Day festival and parade, the Bike to Work Day and Bike Fest. Also, 74 percent of those surveyed said they have seen or heard TV and more »
Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:25:50 GMT+00:00
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Pedaling to art – Anchorage Daily News
Pedaling to artAnchorage Daily NewsThe group hosts other events to promote its mission, including Bike to Work Day, Summer Bicycle Challenge and the upcoming East Meets West ride that leaves from the new Summit Spice and Tea location in Midtown. There are also plans to integrate a
Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:28:55 GMT+00:00
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US 36 report: 7 of 10 motorists drive solo, but Boulder bus ridership high – Daily Camera
US 36 report: 7 of 10 motorists drive solo, but Boulder bus ridership highDaily CameraUntil then, DeBarros said, getting people to leave their cars at home and take a bus, carpool or bike to their workplaces will have to be accomplished through incremental steps, such as incentive programs and Bike to Work Day. and more »
Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:48:22 GMT+00:00
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Bike to work and look cool — even if you’re not | The Republic – The Republic
Bike to work and look cool — even if you’re not | The RepublicThe RepublicEach May, the League of American Bicyclists organizes Bike-to-Work Day, wherein cities across the country promote the idea of schlepping your Schwinn to the office. I live 2 miles from my office, and while I’m not a serious cyclist, I do it for fun
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:33:18 GMT+00:00
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Summer sightseeing series: SF’s recipe for bicycling success – Tucson Velo
Tucson VeloSummer sightseeing series: SF’s recipe for bicycling successTucson VeloEvery year for bike to work day he’d show up in gray flannel sweats and a backward baseball hat for his 10-block, three-miles-per-hour parade up Market Street. It is like, ‘this is not what we trying to show people. We are trying to show people that
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:22:26 GMT+00:00
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Making hay in Iowa – Seacoastonline.com
Making hay in IowaSeacoastonline.comThe first Bike to Work Day was held in 1956 by the League of American Bicyclists as a way to get people on their bikes and out of their cars. The Seacoast has turned the day into a week and embraced it wholeheartedly. “Bicycling is part of the solution and more »
Sun, 07 Aug 2011 08:43:02 GMT+00:00
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County report shows cycling levels remain largely unchanged. – Tucson Velo
County report shows cycling levels remain largely unchanged.Tucson Velo57 percent of the people were aware of Bike to Work Day, which was down slightly from 61 percent in 2008. Respondents in the northwest part of the region were the most familiar with Bike to Work Day. People in the south had the lowest rate of
Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:58:46 GMT+00:00
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Sidewalks are safer – Winnipeg Free Press (blog)

June 10th, 2011

Sidewalks are safer – Winnipeg Free Press (blog)

Sidewalks are safer
Winnipeg Free Press (blog)
On a slightly more positive note, Winnipeg's "Bike to Work Day" is Friday, June 24. Go to www.biketoworkdaywinnipeg.org to register. The city says this year, Bike to Work Day will cater to the rider and to feature new commuter paths.

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:34:05 GMT+00:00
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Bike to work with City Council – Colorado Springs Independent (blog)

June 9th, 2011

Pedal power! June 9th is Bike to Work Day – KARE

Pedal power! June 9th is Bike to Work Day
KARE
MINNEAPOLIS — You may have noticed fewer cars on the road during your morning commute Thursday. That's because it is designated as Bike/Walk to Work Day, all part of Bike/Walk Week in the Twin Cities. The day is intended to encourage folks to leave

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Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:44:32 GMT+00:00
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Bike to Work Week events: baseball and a ride with Abele – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog)

Bike to Work Week events: baseball and a ride with Abele
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog)
Friday is also Bike to Work Day in Waukesha, and bikers and walkers can grab free coffee and pastries at the Riverfront Plaza from 6 am to 9 am Check here for details on the afternoon activities. With a return to cooler weather, Larry Weingarten should

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Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:13:38 GMT+00:00
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Bike to work with City Council – Colorado Springs Independent (blog)


Colorado Springs Independent (blog)
Bike to work with City Council
Colorado Springs Independent (blog)
In case you haven't heard, Bike to Work Day is just around the corner, on June 15. You can register here, but since you're late, you'll have to pay $5 for the breakfast and entertainment. One group you can count on to participate in the festivities is

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:18:47 GMT+00:00
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Bike To Work Day – Washington Park Profile

Bike To Work Day
Washington Park Profile
GET A FREE BREAKFAST, FRESH AIR AND EXERCISE, as well as a shot at great prizes: register for the metro area's Bike To Work Day on June 22. The annual nationwide event aims to encourage commuting by bike, and to reduce motor vehicle emissions and

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:14:57 GMT+00:00
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Claire Solan Wants Dubs To Cycle! – 98FM

June 8th, 2011

Bike to Work Day is Friday – Patch.com

Bike to Work Day is Friday
Patch.com
Friday is Bike to Work Day in Waukesha, according to the Waukesha Bicycle Alliance's website. The events included breakfast and grab bags from 6 am to 9 am under the pavilion at Riverfront Plaza. Free coffee from Café de Arts will be served.

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:39:45 GMT+00:00
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Claire Solan Wants Dubs To Cycle! – 98FM

Claire Solan Wants Dubs To Cycle!
98FM
DJ Claire Solan put her foot on the pedal to launch Dublin Bike to Work Day with co-host Aidan Power in Dublin's Grand Canal Square. This Dublin City Council initiative running as part of National Bike Week is inviting all people working within the

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:29:27 GMT+00:00
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Walk Bike to Work Day is Thursday – Examiner.com

Walk Bike to Work Day is Thursday
Examiner.com
Commuters throughout the Twin Cities will be ditching their cars Thursday to take part in Bike Walk to Work Day. The event encourages Minnesotans to walk or bike a commute that they would normally make in a car. The day's festivities are part of Walk

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Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:05:10 GMT+00:00
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Bike to Work Day sees record 6100 cyclists on the road – San Diego Union Tribune

Bike to Work Day sees record 6100 cyclists on the road
San Diego Union Tribune
Stephanie Medina, of Vista, choose goodies offered at the Bike to Work Day Pit Stop at ViaSat on El Camino Real in Carlsbad. — Charlie Neuman Taking part in National Bike To Work Day David Harding stops at the local pit stop in

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:30:15 GMT+00:00
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Workers around Sonoma County enjoy freebies, exercise on Bike To Work Day – Santa Rosa Press Democrat

June 7th, 2011

City counts 219 bicycle commuters on Bike to Work Day – Issaquah Press

City counts 219 bicycle commuters on Bike to Work Day
Issaquah Press
By Staff The city Resource Conservation Office declared National Bike to Work Day a success in Issaquah. Cascade Bicycle Club, the largest such organization in the United States, helped put on Puget Sound's F5 Bike to Work Day event May 20.

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:30:29 GMT+00:00
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Workers around Sonoma County enjoy freebies, exercise on Bike To Work Day – Santa Rosa Press Democrat


San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
Workers around Sonoma County enjoy freebies, exercise on Bike To Work Day
Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Riders leave an Energizer Station in Santa Rosa after breakfast on Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 12, 2011. By MARY CALLAHAN Organizers of Bike to Work Day in Sonoma County have scheduled four community “Bike Home From Work” celebrations around the
City officials pedal and praise on Bike to Work DaySan Francisco Bay Guardian
Bike To Work Day Brings Out Record Number of CyclistsPatch.com
On Bike to Work Day, electeds unite in support of future bikewaysSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)
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Thu, 12 May 2011 23:34:05 GMT+00:00
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Bike to Work Day events in Cincinnati, Ohio: A tradition since 1956 – Yahoo! Sports

June 6th, 2011

Bike to Work Day events in Cincinnati, Ohio: A tradition since 1956 – Yahoo! Sports


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Bike to Work Day events in Cincinnati, Ohio: A tradition since 1956
Yahoo! Sports
Pull out your rusty old bicycle and observe Bike to Work Day in Cincinnati, Ohio. You'll be part of a tradition started in 1956 by the League of American Wheelmen. Don't be ashamed if both tires are flat because you haven't used your bike in a while.
Bike to Work Week begins today: Who's in?Dallas Morning News (blog)
Pamela Reinsel Cotter: Bike to work? I finally did itProvidence Journal
Bike to Work EverydayPatch.com
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Tue, 17 May 2011 16:17:33 GMT+00:00
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City will observe Bike to Work Day later this week – West Central Tribune

June 5th, 2011

Hundreds of bicyclists join in Circle Boulder tour – Daily Camera

Hundreds of bicyclists join in Circle Boulder tour
Daily Camera
The ride is sponsored by Boulder's Greenways Department and kicks off the city's Walk and Bike Month, which culminates with Bike to Work Day on June 22. Annie Noble, Boulder's greenways coordinator, said she tries to change up the ride each year to

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 02:55:37 GMT+00:00
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City will observe Bike to Work Day later this week – West Central Tribune

City will observe Bike to Work Day later this week
West Central Tribune
The contest is being held in conjunction with Thursday's Bike to Work Day. Tribune photo by Ron Adams WILLMAR — A couple of days a week, when the weather is nice, Andrew Bjur rides his bike to work at Engan and Associates in downtown Willmar,

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:44:29 GMT+00:00
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Chicago’s 1st protected bike lane to be installed on Kinzie – Chicago Tribune

Chicago's 1st protected bike lane to be installed on Kinzie
Chicago Tribune
It said completion is expected by June 17, which is "Bike to Work Day" in Chicago. Pavement markings will be added through intersections to indicate bicyclist travel, the alderman's newsletter said. In addition, parking will be shifted off the curb to

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Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:21:39 GMT+00:00
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HEALTH: Step in the right direction: Polk County residents encouraged to bike … – Grand Forks Herald

June 4th, 2011

Breckenridge bikes to work – Summit Daily News

Breckenridge bikes to work
Summit Daily News
Throughout Colorado and the country, Bike to Work Day is a time-honored tradition when commuters trade their car keys in for helmets and make the trek to work on two wheels instead of four. But in Breckenridge, just one day encouraging

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 06:19:52 GMT+00:00
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Rant & Rave A grateful salute to the service – The Seattle Times

Rant & Rave A grateful salute to the service
The Seattle Times
Rave and Rant Rave to my fellow cyclists who rode politely and legally on Bike To Work Day; rant to those who didn't. The Seattle Times publishes reader rants and raves on a space-available basis. We reserve the right to edit for length or content.

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 02:12:43 GMT+00:00
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HEALTH: Step in the right direction: Polk County residents encouraged to bike … – Grand Forks Herald

HEALTH: Step in the right direction: Polk County residents encouraged to bike
Grand Forks Herald
East Grand Forks residents also are encouraged to bike to work on Thursday, which is Minnesota Bike to Work Day. If they are unable to bike to work, they are encouraged to go for a bike ride or for a walk during their lunch hours, Reese said.

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 04:06:06 GMT+00:00
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Plan to ride a bike to work Thursday, June 9 – Park Rapids Enterprise

Plan to ride a bike to work Thursday, June 9
Park Rapids Enterprise
The bandanas have arrived and registration is underway at Third Street Market and Northern Cycle for Bike to Work Day. Thursday, June 9 has been declared a day to pedal into Park Rapids. The bandannas have arrived and registration is underway at Third

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:20:45 GMT+00:00
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‘Bike Walk Week’ kicks off June 4 in Crookston – Crookston Daily Times

June 3rd, 2011

‘Bike Walk Week’ kicks off June 4 in Crookston – Crookston Daily Times

'Bike Walk Week' kicks off June 4 in Crookston
Crookston Daily Times
If you answered yes to either of those questions, you are ready for Bike to Work Day. Join us on Thursday, June 9 for Minnesota Bike to Work Day. What if you live to far away from your work to bike or walk to work? Try taking a walking break at work or

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Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:18:51 GMT+00:00
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Austin’s Bike Month Goes Out With A Splash – PRLog.Org (press release)

June 2nd, 2011

Austin’s Bike Month Goes Out With A Splash – PRLog.Org (press release)

Austin's Bike Month Goes Out With A Splash
PRLog.Org (press release)
The largest event was Bike To Work Day, held on Friday, May 20. Bike shops, cafes, libraries and other bike-friendly businesses all over the city hosted breakfast stations and after-work “happy hour” stations to provide refreshments to those who

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Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:41:08 GMT+00:00
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