With rising gas prices and concern over auto emissions, more workers are taking to two wheels. But they must navigate an obstacle course of anarchic traffic conditions.

Matt Corwin was pedaling home from work on his usual route when he approached the University Bridge. A line of cars waited at the red light, as Corwin cruised past in the bike lane.

Hello, Los Angeles! Man, I've always wanted to say that. A warm hello from me in Copenhagen -– the World's Cycling Capital.

Where has low volume friendly advocacy gotten LA the last 2 years? Nowhere.

Look, I know you’re just going to scroll right by this introductory text and go look at the pictures of the new Fat Cyclist Jersey.
I don’t blame you. Heck, I’d do the same thing myself.
So for now, I’ll just give you some general info (which you can ignore), and I’ll put the details [...]

Timetable for I Bike MCR 2008 see http://ibikemcr.org.uk/festival.htm If you wish to take part in any of these events please register your interest by emailing us Friday 28th March 6pm Central Library Critical Mass Bike Ride Festival Opening Party (everyone invited!!!): 8pm - 3am Cafe Saki (opp EBC, Wilmslow Road) Bands: 7 Hertz ("folk, jazz, free improv, punk and just plain odd") Al Baker ("Radical folk singer extroadinaire") One Day In Our Garden (Electronica / Folk Rock / Trip Hop), Egszsgedre (Amazing Gypsy Ska band from Leicester) DJ's from Pick Your Own and Longshot AND PICK YOUR OWN Bring your favourite record and the Pick your own Djs will play it. PLUS... Bicycle visuals, bike games, slow race. Saturday 29th March Bicycle Art Exhibition Opening 10am-6pm..  read more »

Stephen Box sent me an email explaining that a coalition of cyclists in Los Angeles got together to formulate a Bill of Rights for bikers. Feeling the pen could be mightier then the spoke, a newly formed group, the bike writers, got together and made a declaration which included the following demands. Bicyclist Bill Of Rights WHEREAS, cyclists have the right to ride the streets of our communities and this right is formally articulated in the California Vehicle Code; and WHEREAS, cyclists are considered to be the indicator species of a healthy community; and WHEREAS, cyclists are both environmental and traffic congestion solutions; and WHEREAS, cyclists are, first and foremost, people with all of the rights and privileges that come from being members of this great society; and NOW, THEREFORE, WE THE CYCLING COMMUNITY, do hereby claim the following rights: 1. Cyclists have the right to travel safely and free of fear. 2. Cyclists have the right to equal access to our public streets and to sufficient and significant road space. 3. Cyclists have the right to the full support of educated law enforcement. 4. Cyclists have the right to the full support of our judicial system and the right to expect that those who endanger, injure or kill cyclists be dealt with to the full extent of the law. 5. Cyclists have the right to routine accommodations in all roadway projects and improvements. 6. Cyclists have the right to urban and roadway planning, development and design that enable and support safe cycling. 7. Cyclists have the right to traffic signals, signage and maintenance standards that enable and support safe cycling. 8. Cyclists have the right to be actively engaged as a constituent group in the organization and administration of our communities. 9. Cyclists have the right to full access for themselves and their bicycles on all mass transit with no limitations. 10. Cyclists have the right to end-of-trip amenities that include safe and secure opportunities to park their bicycles. 11. Cyclists have the right to be secure in their persons and property, and be free from unreasonable search and seizure, as guaranteed by the 4th Amendment. 12. Cyclists have the right to peaceably assemble in the public space, as guaranteed by the 1st Amendment. And further, we claim and assert these rights by taking to the streets and riding our bicycles, all in an expression of our inalienable right to ride! #12, seemed to create the most discussion for cyclists to be able to peaceably assemble. Hmmm, I can't imagine where else some sort of document like this would also be useful?  read more »

Neuvations reputation for wheels is at the inexpensive end of the market. Known for wheels that can rival the performance of costly imports, Neuvation seems more memorable for the cost of its wheels rather than the quality. Anecdotally, there are reports of spoke breakage among riders, but to be fair, there are similar reports for Mavic and American Classic. At a certain point, all wheels fail. Lets be honest, that you can get a set of wheels with skewers for $350 may be the most remarkable thing you remember about Neuvation wheels.  read more »

Rising gas prices might have you wishing that you could sell off your car and move to a fantasyland where nobody has to get behind the wheel in order to commute to work every day.