February 5, 2011
by julie
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The Swedes are good for more than just delish meatballs, lingonberries, and glögg. Club Global has published a manual from their “Cycling for Everyone” program. It’s available in both English and Swedish. Much like the League of American Bicyclists’ Traffic … Continue reading
January 28, 2011
by julie
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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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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
November 3, 2010
by julie
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It’s a sad morning for cyclists all over the United States this morning as a result of the voters’ choice in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional district (MN-8), which covers much of northern Minnesota and the Iron Range. Long-time Congressman Jim Oberstar … Continue reading
June 9, 2010
by julie
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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