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Bikes, bicycling, and road safety.

January 28, 2011
by julie
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Education & Children’s Cycling Behavior

Via the League of American Bicyclists’ LCI group, I recently learned of this study from the UK that examines the impact of a cycling training program on the bicycling behavior and perceptions of children who have gone through the program. … Continue reading

January 14, 2011
by julie
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Minnesota Bicycle Summit – February 28

The inaugural Minnesota Bicycle Summit, at the Capitol in Saint Paul, is open for registration. The event will take place on February 28 and is an excellent chance for bicycle advocates from throughout Minnesota to get together and talk about … Continue reading

October 27, 2010
by julie
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Bike Lanes As Cyclist Hazards

Yesterday, a cyclist was killed while in the bike lane at 1st Avenue North and 5th Street in Minneapolis. While details remain sparse, the cyclist was in a bike lane painted to the right of the road, and was struck … Continue reading

June 9, 2010
by julie
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Cycling Classes for Women

Women and girls have traditionally been underrepresented among cyclists – recreationally and as bicycle commuters. There are a lot of reasons for this, including the traditional role of female as caregiver. Trailers aside, heavy use of a bicycle is a … Continue reading

April 13, 2010
by julie
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Group Riding Skills Seminar – May 8, 2010

On behalf of the Twin Cities Bicycling Club, I will be teaching the League of American Bicyclists Group Riding Skills curriculum in Saint Paul the morning of May 8. This event is free to TCBC members. If space permits, non-members … Continue reading