“Most chop shop operations are not threats to legitimate bike shops, as the customer base is completely different – our customers are too poor […] to shop at any normal bike shop.” Welcome to the Comment of the Week, where we highlight good comments in order to inspire more of them. You can help us … Read more
Happy Juneteenth, the (now national) holiday that marks the day in 1865 when word of the Emancipation Proclamation made its way to Texas and the last remaining Black slaves in America were finally set free. Learn more about it here. Here are the most notable stories and other items our writers and readers came across … Read more
Hey everyone! We hope your Pedalpalooza is everything you dreamed of so far. Rain is expected Friday, while a lighter drizzle could come Saturday. We recommend watching the news for updates on closures and bridge lifts related to high river water levels. And before you head out for a ride, be sure to check with ride … Read more
Welcome to the Comment of the Week, where we highlight good comments in order to inspire more of them. You can help us choose our next one by replying with “comment of the week” to any comment you think deserves recognition. Just off the top of my head, I can think of five comments this … Read more
Welcome to the week. Here are the most notable items our editors and readers came across in the past seven days… Better barriers = better bike lanes: New York City’s transportation department has launched a new initiative to add more physical barriers to existing bike lanes in a shorter timeframe. Deadly infrastructure: Chicago is reeling … Read more
“Great cities require vibrant urban spaces that are human scaled, and car storage is antithetical to that goal.”— Andrew
