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If you’re a cyclist in Canada, you’re in luck. The Canadian Automobile Association’s South Central Ontario branch is now offering roadside assistance for the cyclists among its 1.8 million motoring members. It’s yet another sign that many drivers also ride bikes and many cyclists have a driver’s license.
The program, … Read the rest
Without some additional info, let’s just do the typical SATW thing and assume the worst: This guy is a gas-guzzling, earth-hating, mass consumption worshipper. What the hell are you doing?
“Black 2001 Saturn SC2. That’s the car I drive – and if you’re a bicyclist on the road, but not in a bike path and you see my car, I hope you’re wearing a helmet, because I might run you over,” warns Zack Colman in an editorial printed in today’s… Read the rest
A few weeks back we wrote about Boaz Frankel, who on April 19th will take off on his “Un-Road Trip.” The goal is to cross the country with any mode of transportation other than a car.
WendTV got the chance to interview him and learn a little bit more about… Read the rest
Here’s some weekend food for thought: In 2003, cars idling in traffic wasted 5 billion gallons of fuel.
That’s via B-Cycle who would like to see more of the world cycling, and is working on promoting bike sharing programs that could be instituted in cities across the country. Type in… Read the rest
We all know we should drive less… so here’s a little piece of photographic encouragement from Moscow, Russia. Makes your morning traffic rush look good doesn’t it?… Read the rest
In order to encourage people to drive less, and also promote kicking back and truly enjoying the day, the City of Seattle will close three streets for several hours on three consecutive Sundays. With no cars on the street — except local traffic — they’ll be open for all kinds… Read the rest
Summer is the time for bike rides and celebrations and nothing combines the two better than Tour de Fat. Created by New Belgium, Tour de Fat is a festival devoted to spreading the word about all the benefits of bikes. Starting in Fort Collins, CO the tour runs through October… Read the rest
Overall US vehicle sales are down 10%. Ford alone is down 14% and expected to head for its worst annual sales in a decade. What is an automaker that has made a name for itself with big trucks and SUVs to do? Go small.
That’s exactly what Ford plans to… Read the rest
