Bikes in the News

A new semi-daily roundup of news from the cycling world. Mostly it's a way to practice my editorial skills.

Volunteers gather to grow local bike train movement
Bike Portland - 9/27/11
Portland's grassroots movement to get kids and families to hop aboard school "bike trains" continues to grow. Last night 15 schools were represented at the second annual Bike Train Meet Up. That's quite a jump from the four schools that were a part of a similar gathering last year.
(A great idea. I always feel safer on Market Street when surrounded by other cyclists.)

Bike Lane Opponents File Appeal in Prospect Park West Lawsuit
Streets Blog - 9/27/11
Opponents of the Prospect Park West bike lane filed an appeal in their unsuccessful lawsuit against the city yesterday, hoping for a second chance to rip out the safety-enhancing redesign or, perhaps more likely, attract a few more months of headlines.
(This is part of the ongoing fight over bike lanes in NYC.)

The era of e-bikes is upon us
MSNBC - 9/27/11
E-bikes look and operate similar to their traditional pedal-powered equivalents, but contain a battery-powered motor that kicks on when, for example, pedaling up a menacing hill.

Arizona Cycling Wind Tunnel Unveiled Oct. 1
Bicycle Retailer and Industry News - 9/26/11
Faster, a combination retail and training facility whose features include a cycling-specific wind tunnel, will have its grand opening Oct. 1.
(A bike wind tunnel! Cool!)