Urban Cycling News

Los Angeles Open Streets Party CicLAvia Announces Huge New Plans for 2025

Ron Johnson — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:21:28 +0000

CicLAvia, Los Angeles’ long-running open streets initiative, has announced its 2025 schedule, featuring eight car-free events across the city. Now in its 15th year, the program continues to offer Angelenos and visitors a chance to walk, bike, and roll through neighborhoods without the presence of cars. The 2025 lineup includes a mix of returning routes […]

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Here’s the Communities Across the U.S. that are Prioritizing Active Transportation

Ron Johnson — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:45:04 +0000

The good news is that people are still advocating for active transportation alternatives at the grassroots level across North America. People at the city and neighborhood level understand the benefits of healthier, more connected communities. And local investments in bicycling infrastructure are gaining momentum. To that end, the venerable League of American Bicyclists has announced […]

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Here’s a look at the longest purpose-built cycling tunnel on the planet

Ron Johnson — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:45:29 +0000

The city of Bergen in Norway opened the Fyllingsdalen this spring — the world’s longest purpose-built pedestrian and bicycle tunnel. The new piece of infrastructure slices a pathway through the Lovstakken mountain and run parallel to a new light rail line, which opened last fall. It will connect the residential neighborhood of Fyllingsdalen to the […]

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Study Shows Biking to Work Reduces Sick Days Amongst Other Benefits

Ron Johnson — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:27:29 +0000

A new study from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health highlights the significant benefits of biking to work, as well as walking, in reducing sickness absences among workers. The research, published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, shows that biking to work can lower the risk of longer-term absences due to […]

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Winter Cycling Programs Making a Difference: Three Canadian Cities Lead the Way

Ron Johnson — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:19:19 +0000

As cities look for ways to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable transportation, a number of Canadian citie are stepping up with innovative programs that make winter cycling not only possible but also enjoyable. Thanks to community-driven initiatives like Bike Edmonton’s Free Studded Tires Program and B!KE’s Winter Wheels Program in Peterborough, cycling through the […]

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How to Drive If You Don’t Want to Kill People

Hilary Angus — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:03:54 +0000

More friendly advice for motorists.

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Timothée Chalamet shows up for film premiere on a Lime bike share bike and we love it

Ron Johnson — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:04:17 +0000

Popular actor Timothée Chalamet made headlines at the London premiere of A Complete Unknown by arriving on a Lime bike. Riding the bike share ebike onto the red carpet at the BFI Southbank, he parked it, ended the ride on his phone, and casually joined the event, turning a routine film premiere entrance into a […]

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The 7 Mental Health Benefits of Riding Bikes

Hilary Angus — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:20:42 +0000

Bicycling is great for your physical health, but did you know it has numerous positive mental health impacts as well?

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Montana ‘politicians’ put forward one of the most ridiculous cycling bills, ever

Ron Johnson — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:31:36 +0000

When you are a city cyclists, there are a lot of things you see that make you shake your head. Ontario Premier Doug Ford deciding he wants to rip out existing bike lanes because he believes making people drive will ease congestion, is one recent example. San Francisco moving to create a bike lane that […]

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Justin Timberlake Thrills Kids With Appearance at Portland Bike Bus

Ron Johnson — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:03:49 +0000

Pop star Justin Timberlake made a surprise appearance on the weekend with a bike bus group of kids in Portland, Oregon. The group, which went viral in October with a social media request for Timberlake to join while in town for a concert, welcomed the singer for a half-mile ride to Alameda Elementary School. The […]

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