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17 October 2019

• Cycling Infrastructure Can Deliver $138.5 Billion in Econ. Benefit Annually

  New Research Finds Public Investment in Trails, Walking and Biking Infrastructure Delivers Potential Economic Benefits of $138.5 Billion Annually. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's newest study, “Active Transportation Transforms America,” provides nation's most comprehensive analysis of the quantifiable health, climate, mobility and economic impacts of public investments in trails, walking and biking WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — […]

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• Bridger Bike Park in Logan, Utah to be Unveiled October 16

  UPDATE: 10/7/2019 – Due to early season valley snow in Cache County, the opening of the Bridger Bike Park is being rescheduled for October 16, 2019. The Cache Metropolitan Planning Organization's (CMPO) Bicycle Planning Advisory Committee (BPAC) is excited to announce that on October 9th, 2019, at 6pm, the City of Logan, Utah will unveil […]

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• UK Rider Chris Opie Breaks 133-Year-Old Penny Farthing Hour Record

  BATH, UK (October 15, 2019): Chris Opie is the new holder of the Penny Farthing World Hour Record, having broken the historical mark at Herne Hill Velodrome, London, UK. Opie beat the previous distance, which had stood for 133 years, with the aid of two pace setters: Around-the-World Cycling Record holder Mark Beaumont and James […]

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• DNA Pro Cycling Signs Track Stars from Canada and New Zealand

  SALT LAKE CITY, UT (October 15, 2019) – The DNA Pro Cycling team is happy to announce the signing of Maggie Coles-Lyster from Canada and Nicole Shields from New Zealand for the 2020 season. Both are 20 years of age with track backgrounds, racing for their respective national teams. Notching substantial results on the velodrome, […]

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• Pioche Backcountry Cruise – A Ride on Some of the Loneliest Roads in Nevada

  By Wayne Cottrell –  For southern Nevada travelers, Pioche and Lincoln County are promoted as getaway alternatives to the glitter and heat of Las Vegas and Mesquite. While those cities are 150 to 200 miles away from Pioche, Cedar City and St. George, in Utah, are actually closer, at 90 to 110 miles away. Pioche […]

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• SB 127: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Vetoes “Complete Streets” Bill

  Late Saturday evening, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the Complete Streets for Active Living Bill (SB 127) championed by State Senator Scott Wiener, and which had the support of 70 communities and other organizations, including the City of Los Angeles, City of Oakland, City of Sacramento, the City & County of San Francisco, the American […]

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• Bike Path Planned for US 50 in Lake Tahoe

  By Charles Pekow – U.S. Route 50 in the Tahoe area will be getting some new and improved bike lanes in both Nevada and California. Federal, state and local authorities approved a project to realign the highway after it passed environmental reviews. The area stretches about 1.1 miles in South Lake Tahoe, CA and Stateline, NV. […]

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• Study: Safety of Different Types of Protected Bike Lanes

  By Charles Pekow – Protected bike lanes are probably the safest places to ride in busy areas. But they're not perfect and some have proved safer than others, says a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. They encourage people to ride and work best on bridges and road stretches without many intersections or […]

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• Why We Continue to Ride, Even After Seeing Many Serious Bike Accidents

  By Russ Hymas and Ken Christensen – “Every week you work with cyclists who have been injured – often seriously – by a driver’s carelessness. How do you keep riding?” We’ve been asked this question many times, and it’s understandable. As bicycle accident attorneys, we are constantly reminded of the dangers associated with biking alongside 3,000 […]

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• Los Angeles to Host California Bicycle Summit 2019: Intersections

  The California Bicycle Coalition announced on October 11, 2019 that the the California Bicycle Summit will be held in Los Angeles, California from October 15-17, 2019. The California Bicycle Summit attracts some of the most influential planners, policymakers, and advocates in California. Highlights include: Seleta Reynolds, LADOT’s General Manager; and Ryan Russo, Director of Oakland […]

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