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Gentrification, labels and the “privilege” of bike commuting

A guy on a bike — not a “self-serving”, “agenda driven”, “bike commuter”.(Photo © J. Maus) A Portland blog that covers “gentrification and other problems” has published an article about “bike commuters” that I found interesting and wanted to share. It also brought up some thoughts of mine on how people tend to lump “bike … Read more


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One Million Bicycles officially launches: Watch the video

One Million Bicycles, the ambitious event that plans to hold 100 bike rallies in 50 states and recycle and donate 1 million bikes by August 2009, is rolling full steam ahead. Organizer and author/activist Joe “Metal Cowboy” Kurmaskie is assembling his staff, registration is now open at OneMillionBicycles.org and a kick-off video has just been … Read more


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Beaverton PD: Walk your bike advice meant only for kids

The Beaverton Police Department’s Public Information Officer Sgt. Paul Wandell says a statement about bike safety printed in a city newsletter has been “blown out of proportion.” The advice — that bicyclists should, “walk your bike across busy intersections and streets” — was printed as a bike safety tip and it has touched a nerve … Read more