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Study: Biking Infrastructure Projects Create More Jobs Than Auto-Based Initiatives

A new study claims that building bike infrastructures creates up to twice as many jobs than auto-based infrastructure projects.READ»

Dispatch From a Livestrong Rally: Insult Cancer, Ride With Lance Armstrong, Grow a Mo

As I chronicle in our November cover story, much of what Lance Armstrong's foundation does on a daily basis happens behind the scenes. But not this weekend. The Livestrong Challenge in Austin is a major rally.READ»

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Google Maps 4.2 for Android Introduces Bike Directions and Location Sharing

Google updated Maps for Android yesterday with some welcome new features that continue the app's reign as the best maps app on any smartphone, period.READ»

Transportation Secretary Announces "Sea-Change" for American Transport: Bikes!

The much-admired Ray LaHood announces a new emphasis on better bike lanes.READ»

Cycling Snobs and Lit Snobs Agree: Huzzah for The New Yorker Bike Jerseys!

Monocle not included with a new line of cycling gear.READ»

Standing Stone Brewery Offers Free Bikes to Pedal-Powered Commuters

Would you bike to work more often if your employer subsidized the cost of a brand new bike? The Standing Stone Brewing Company, in Ashland, Oregon, is betting the answer is yes. On August 26th the brewery launched "RPM ...READ»

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Four Wooden Bicycles That Will Grow on You

Maybe it's the craze for sustainable products, or just retro-hipsterism gone amok. But whatever the reason, wooden bikes are gaining in popularity. They're not rickety, jury-rigged jobs either. They're super-sleek, statement pieces. ...READ»