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Coffee is More Expensive than Owning a Bicycle
And we’re not talking $4 mochachinos here. According to this BikePGH article, it costs $0.95 / day to own and operate a bike. And you don’t have to tip anyone….
Bicycling: Comparing Pittsburgh to Austin
As you probably may or probably may not know, I’m currently on the road, for awhile. Right now I’m staying in Austin, TX and I’m blown away by the biking…
Why Cyclists Have to be Assholes
Motorists often feel and state that there isn’t room for bicycles on the street. Some beep and scream and go as far as to try and run people off the…
Help Justin Ride His Bike and You Could Do Some Good without Doing Much at All
Justin Chechile is planning on riding his bike from Pittsburgh to my former port town home, Lake Erie. He’s trying to raise some cash to help people suffering from MS…
Shiny Red Bikes are for Sharing!
Clear Channel Outdoor…will launch the country’s first bike-share service in Washington, D.C., in mid-May in partnership with the district’s Department of Transportation. SmartBike DC will initially offer annual subscribers access…
Pittsburghian Peds and Peddlers get $7M in 2008
Recently the City of Pittsburgh hired a Bicycle / Pedestrian Coordinator to help improve those of use who navigate these streets sans automotech. More recently, Venture Outdoors, an organization that…
Pittsburgh Hiring Bicycle / Pedestrian Coordinator
The City of Pittsburgh is finally hiring a dedicated Bicycle / Pedestrian Coordinator who’s primary job function will be to improve the city’s cycling and walking options. This is such…
Puma Urban Mobility Bike
Puma has come out with a new version of their Urban Mobility Bike, pretty similar to the original foldable velo aimed at those city dwelling soldiers who know the virtues…
Climbing Squirrel Hill
Last year I conquered Squirrel Hill on an every other day basis in an 8 mile loop from Shadyside, over the hill, into Oakland and back. But alas, those were…
Great Bike News for Pittsburgh
There have been a lot of really great things coming out of Bike Pittsburgh working with the city and PennDOT lately. The Alternative Transportation Festival is this weekend, celebrating hybrid…