Biking Bis

Hit-and-run driver tweets about “#bloodycyclists”, then apologizes

Gene Bisbee — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:11:48 +0000

A female motorist in England sparked outrage among bicyclists in her home country and around the world by tweeting on Monday:

Definitely knocked a cyclist of his bike earlier – I have right of way he doesn’t even pay road tax! #bloodycyclists

In reaction to her tweet, hundreds of cyclists took to Twitter to say …

Cross-country bicycle tour film marks recovery from hit-and-run

Gene Bisbee — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:31:46 +0000

"If you're a driver, slow down, give us some room. This is our life. What's a few more feet. Take it easy on us." That's one message that Pearson and Peter Constantino want to share in a soon-to-be released video, "The Long Ride Back." The film chronicles Pearson's recovery from a hit and crash with an SUV, and the challenge of making a 3,500-mile cross-country bicycle ride....

Lots of support for Friday’s Bike to Work Day

Gene Bisbee — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:03:41 +0000

If you plan to Bike to Work on Friday, you'll likely find a lot of encouragement at morning commute stations set up throughout the Puget Sound region.

Here's a map created by Cascade Bicycle Club of 43 commute stations set up throughout Seattle and its suburbs where bicyclists can pick up water, snacks, maps, and free bike-related swag. Many bike commute stations are hosted by local bicycle shops.....

Ride of Silence rolls out in 360 cities tonight

Gene Bisbee — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:25:37 +0000

You can show your support for bicyclists who have been killed or injured in traffic by joining tonight's 10th Ride for Silence in your community. There is no fee and there are no T-shirts. Memorial bike rides will begin in some 360 cities around the world beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday. You can find a list of all the Ride for Silence starting locations in the United States here. There are rides in 48 U.S. states. Only North Dakota and Hawaii ...

17 communities join “bicycle friendly” club

Gene Bisbee — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:49:19 +0000

The League of American Bicyclists opened Bike to Work Week on Monday by announcing its 17 new additions to the list Bicycle Friendly Communities.

Kudos to bicycle advocates and city staff and officials in those communities who worked together to achieve recognition for making the streets safer for bicyclists. The list now comprises 259 communities …

More miles added to U.S. Bicycle Route System

Gene Bisbee — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:53:34 +0000

The U.S. Bicycle Route System continues to get longer.

The addition of three new routes in Minnesota, Missouri and Kentucky means the bicycle network now covers 5,612 miles in 10 states.

A special committee of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials has approved the numbering of US Bicycle Route 45 in Minnesota, …

Surly recalls faulty Pugsley forks

Gene Bisbee — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:58:24 +0000

Surly Bikes is recalling about 975 Pugsley bicycle forks because they can bend right above the mount for the disc brake.

There has been one report of a faulty tubular cromoly steel fork bending above the brake mount; no injuries were reported.

Users should stop riding bicycles with those forks installed and contact a Surly …

Mountains-to-Sound Greenway seeks federal status

Gene Bisbee — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:48:40 +0000

The sprawling Mountains-to-Sound Greenway that stretches from Ellensburg to the Puget Sound shoreline is seeking status as a National Heritage Area.

We know the 1.5 million acre area as the location of hundreds of miles of regional bicycling and hiking trails that link communities and landmarks from Seattle, throughout the Cascades, to Central Washington.

The …

Snoqualmie Valley Trail closed near North Bend until August

Gene Bisbee — Sat, 04 May 2013 15:18:32 +0000

A 1.7-mile stretch of the Snoqualmie Valley Trail between the Mount Si Golf Course and North Bend will be closed for bridge replacement until mid-August.

There is no off-road detour. To get from one side to the other, bicyclists have to ride on Boalch Avenue (there’s an adjacent trail through the old Meadowbrook farm) and …

Bicyclist killed in south Seattle collision with a semi-truck

Gene Bisbee — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:39:01 +0000

Update: A 54-year-old male bicyclist died in a collision with a semi-truck Wednesday morning in Seattle at the intersection of South Hanford Street and East Marginal Way South.

The cyclist was identified as Lance David of Federal Way, an avid cyclist. Reports say he regularly pedaled more than 5,000 miles a year and rode from …