Thousands Play in Oakland’s Streets at the First-Ever ‘Oaklavia’
On Sunday, June 27th, Downtown Oakland opened two miles of its streets to fun and activities—zumba dancing, circus arts, BMX bike competitions and performances from local musicians.
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Short cycle ride may prevent pre-menopausal weight gain
Increased bicycle riding and brisk walking may be the secret for preventing weight gain, women have been told.
A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that cycling or a brisk walk was associated with less weight among pre-menopausal women, particularly those who were already overweight or obese.
The US study calculated that about two-thirds of American adults were overweight or obese, while 16 per cent of children and adolescents were overweight and a further 34 per cent were at risk.
St John Ambulance to use bicycles at Devon incidents
A cycle response unit has been set up by the Devon branch of St John Ambulance to reach isolated incidents.
The cycling team will respond to incidents at locations where casualties would be hard to reach by ambulance.
The bikes will also be used at events like the Devon County Show to transport medical care through crowds.
Medical equipment, including minor treatment kits, has been fitted to the bikes.
'Saving lives'
ECF Road Safety Charter: Halving fatality and injury rates by 2020
What needs to be done to achieve more and safer cycling across Europe?
Efforts on Bicycling Also Attract Thieves
It has become a kind of mantra for cities looking to encourage cycling through a widening network of bicycle lanes: Build them, and the riders will come.
And, it turns out, the same might be said of bicycle thieves.
Cycling Cultures - Research (UK)
Why cycling?
The UK – and the world – faces major policy challenges including climate change, economic crisis, and the rise in limiting, costly illnesses linked to low levels of physical activity. Transport contributes to these problems.
Trek Supports Cycling Advocacy with ‘Go By Bike’ Campaign
The month of June marks the running of Trek’s Go By Bike campaign in the UK. For 2010, Trek has partnered with advocacy organizations London Cycling Campaign (LCC), CTC-The UK’s National Cyclists’ Organisation, and Sustrans.
Bicycle: Love Your Bike: The Complete Guide To Everyday Cycling
The World's Luckiest Cyclist (video)
Andrew Sullivan shows us the world's luckiest bicyclist, and writes that "it looks as if he barely notices." It's true.
From Treehugger.com
Is Cycling's Critical Mass in Critical Condition?
In Madrid last week, up to 3,000 cyclists slowed traffic to a grind in a few of the car-clogged central arteries of the capital city, but according to this blog, riders "made friends with drivers and pedestrians." Meanwhile, In Los Angeles, a Streetsblog report and YouTube clip shows at least one bike rider during a Critical Mass last week purposefully kicked or tripped by police standing by.