Michiana Bicycle Association

https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/transportation-changing-families-lives-san-19532740.php

'This is not a blip': A quiet movement grows on San Francisco's streets This "quiet movement" is growing on streets all over the San Francisco Bay Area. And it is not just a blip.

https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/cyclists-worlds-best-city-cycling-the-hague-3185285

Why you won't find any 'cyclists' in the world's best city for cycling A ride across this ‘city of the future’ serves up sand dunes, beach bars and the ‘Dutch Mona Lisa’

https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/nyc-porous-pavement-green-infrastructure-flooding-stormwater-project/721530/

NYC bets big on porous pavement with $32M flood-control project It's the city's first large-scale implementation of the approach after years of testing different porous pavement products.

https://www.wbez.org/the-rundown-chicago-news-podcast/2024/07/17/chicagos-major-taylor-bike-trail-celebrates-a-trailblazing-american-cyclist

Chicago’s Major Taylor bike trail celebrates a trailblazing American cyclist Major Taylor was both a world champion American cyclist who once held seven world sprint records and an activist who demanded equal treatment in the face of racist competitors and race organizers.

https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/a-decade-apart-how-far-have-tour-de-france-bikes-come/

A decade apart: How far have Tour de France bikes come? Pro bikes don’t stay the same for long but what has changed in 10 years?

https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2024/07/16/michigan-avenue-bike-public-art

Michigan Avenue's Light Lane mixes public art and cycling Riders can hop on a stationary bike to activate music.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/07/09/letters-070924-bicycle-infrastructure-chicago/

Letters: Smartly designed bicycle infrastructure can transform Chicago neighborhoods Bike infrastructure is only effective when it truly delivers on its promise of safety. The reality in Chicago is far from ideal.

https://www.yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Bicycling-In-Bremen--Germanys-Two-Wheeled-City

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https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2024/07/05/best-bike-routes-chicago-area

20/40/60: Best bike routes in Chicago area We turn to a local biker to give us three great spots to get out of the city.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3g9vwvy430o

Cyclist Julien Bernard fined for kissing wife during Tour de France Cycling's governing body says the fine is for "unseemly or inappropriate behaviour".

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-02/europe-s-e-bike-boom-has-lessons-for-us-cities

How E-Bikes Won Over Europe Battery-powered bicycles now outsell pedal-only ones across several European countries. A transportation researcher explains the policies behind the boom.

https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-department-transportation-cdot-says-working-make-city/15025557/

As more bicyclists take to Chicago streets, city says it's working to create safer ride Chicago has had the highest increase in bikers across the major cities in the U.S. from fall 2019 to spring 2023, an analysis showed. But biking around the city isn't always a smooth ride.

Exciting and important news! This Thursday, we are going to gather and start at Howard Park, in the circle, with post-ride food and drinks at the Lauber.

Start time remains the same - 6:15pm. More details on routes and groups to come.

A beautiful day for a bike ride! (In the trees!!!)

https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/06/20/professional-cycling-race-chicago-grit-coming-to-fulton-market/

Professional Cycling Race Chicago Grit Coming To Fulton Market The Fulton Market Grand Prix is part of a 10-day racing series that attracts professional riders from across the world.

https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2024/04/photos-bicycles-world-war-ii/678086/

The Bicycles of World War II Images of some of the many ways people put bicycles to use during the Second World War

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240623-europes-underdog-leader-in-slow-travel-biking

Europe's 'underdog leader' in slow-travel biking The glorious Velo Baltica cycling route along Poland's windswept Baltic Coast takes in endless dunes, romantic windmills, historic Hanseatic towns and abandoned forts.

Footrests at traffic lights in Germany. See 7 more utterly genius solutions here 👉 discerningcyclist.com/bicycle-infrastructure-examples/

Florida bicyclist on cross-country trip hit and killed in Bay County Investigators believe a distracted driver hit and killed an 83-year-old man from Florida, who apparently was riding his bicycle across the country.

https://bikebiz.com/bikmo-partners-with-trek-across-uk-and-german-markets/

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Why didn’t you join us on tonight’s ride? Swift Cycle

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/what-to-do-along-the-chicago-river

The Chicago River was a toxic wasteland. Now it's an urban oasis. Four sites along Chicago’s waterways reveal remnants of the river’s industrial past alongside restoration efforts that reveal its wild future.

https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/06/14/chicagos-best-bike-trails-13-spots-to-explore-the-city-and-beyond-by-bicycle/

Chicago's Best Bike Trails: 13 Spots To Explore The City And Beyond By Bicycle Miles of greenway, converted rail trails and picturesque paths wind through city parks, the Forest Preserves of Cook County and dozens of neighborhoods.

https://momentummag.com/top-10-euro-2024-countries-ranked-as-bicycle-friendly-cities/

The top 10 Euro 2024 Countries Ranked as Bicycle-Friendly Cities Here’s a look at the top Euro 2024 countries leading the way with rankings based on culture, infrastructure, and policies.

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2024/06/10/france-Guinness-World-Records-tallest-rideable-bicycle/2841718052419/

Watch: World's tallest rideable bicycle measures 25 feet, 5 inches - UPI.com A pair of friends from France said it took them about 5 years to realize their dream of building the world's tallest rideable bicycle, which measures 25 feet, 5 inches high.

JOIN US TOMORROW JUNE 14th WITH !🚨 🥳🚨Meet up at 4PM and roll off at 8PM! There will be a contest for best lit bike, so be creative and you might win an amazing prize!

CALL TO ACTION: The city is in the process of applying for a combined grant to build pedestrian bridges over two highly-used trail intersections, for the new Nickel Plate Trail across 82nd Street and the Monon Trail across 86th Street. Both of these will be tremendous projects for the northside to benefit pedestrian safety and the accessibility of both trails, in highly-trafficked areas for Castleton and Nora. Please consider offring your support by the 13th. Thanks in advance!

Here is a sign on letter that has been created to show your support: https://forms.gle/Q7a51m2QGEcvJkao9