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A bike lane, where — if you’re lucky — a car won’t try to hit you. Probably. (Matt McClain for The Washington Post) About 100 years ago, the auto industry pulled off a neat trick: It stole the public roadways from us. See, in the early days of the motor vehicle, there used to be this quaint idea that the person operating the giant machine should look out for other people. Then came mass production and the Model T. Suddenly there were automobiles all over the place, and by the end of the 1920s, cars (or, more accurately, their drivers) had killed  more than 200,000 people . We clung to our humanity, though. Cities called for stricter traffic laws and better enforcement. The auto industry responded by mounting a propaganda war masked as a safety campaign. One of their most successful salvos was inventing the concept of the “jaywalker,” which effectively robbed us of our right of way. (You can read more about all this  here .) [Keep reading at Washington Post]

Hope Pro 4: Adam Brayton RAW from hopetech on Vimeo .

A Wild and Scenic river, lush cranberry bogs, towering basalt sea stacks and vast ocean views await riders on the Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway. The 61-mile ride is anchored in the quaint fishing hamlet of Port Orford, the oldest town on the Oregon coast. Here you can count on a great cup of coffee, and you’ll find quiet, locally owned hotels and eclectic art galleries.   http://rideoregonride.com/road-routes/wild-rivers-coast-scenic-bikeway/

FORMER NYC DOT COMMISSIONER JANETTE SADIK-KHAN SITS AT A TABLE IN THE TIMES SQUARE PEDESTRIAN PLAZA SHE HELPED   From 2007 to 2013, Janette Sadik-Khan oversaw a dramatic transformation of New York City’s Department of Transportation organized with bikes in mind. She turned part of Times Square into a pedestrian oasis (one of 60 similar street plazas throughout the city); installed more than 35 miles of protected bike lanes (accounting for over a third of the protected lane miles installed nationwide between 2008 and 2013); and oversaw the introduction of the wildly successful CitiBike bikesharing program (43 million miles pedaled and counting), in the process becoming an internationally recognized transportation expert. Now a principal with Bloomberg Associates, Sadik-Khan assists cities worldwide with their own transportation programs. Bikes often play prominently in these consulting sessions; her thoughts on  improving bike infrastructure  have culminated in he...

North Bend Rail Trail tunnel, May 2015 I have been counting miles for a long time and I still kept track in 2015. But, I focused more on adventures than mileage and will continue to do so in 2016. We did a lot of gravel grinders with lunch and #coffeeoutside. Great year on the bike. Here are some highlights. January HATTARICK 2015 [ Photos ] - continued the tradition February Rode Pisgah gravel for the first time. Didn't realize that I had picked one of the toughest and scenic roads with the Maple Sally route. Lenoir NC [ Photos ] March Carpooled down to Louisville for NAHBS to see all the cool bikes. [ Photos ] Swallow Bicycles 7-Caves Dirty Road Ride [ Photos ] April Jekyll to St. Simon Island GA loop ride [ Photos ] May West Side s24o [ Photos ] Ride the Elevator [ Photos ] North Bend Rail Trail Bike Camping WV [ Photos ] Ride of Silence 2015 [ Photos ] June Acadia ME - Cadillac Mountain Summit [ Photos ] Acadia ME Carriage Trail Ride [ Photos ] July Do...

Sometimes people's bad behaviors and lack of knowing the rules catch up with them. The driver is now internationally immortalized for his road rage and horrible behavior. Thanks to the brave cyclist for standing his ground. *Warning: foul language*

The morning I wrote this I took public transportation to work. I hopped on the bus around the corner from my house, then the train for a few stops farther. I took mass transit because it was convenient, because my card was already preloaded with the cash that diverts from my paycheck, and because the ride gave me 20 minutes to start the day browsing Twitter. Baked into this decision, however, were a number of other nearly subliminal calculations about the alternatives not taken. I did not drive the car (yes, my household has a car) because downtown Washington, D.C., is a hot mess at rush hour, and because parking near the office costs the equivalent of a fancy hamburger a day. I did not bike because it was snowing. And I did not walk because the distance was too far. My commuting choices—just like everyone’s—are the sum of the advantages of one transportation mode weighed against the downsides of all other options. Or, more succinctly: my feelings about the bus are mediated by ...

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It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2015, which means we’re about to hand out Streetsies to recognize achievements for walking, biking, and transit in American cities this year. Earlier this month  we asked readers for nominations  for the Best Urban Street Transformation of the year, and here are the standouts from your submissions. It’s a great batch and all of these cities deserve recognition for claiming space from cars and devoting it to people. But only one can win! Your votes will determine who gets the honor. Here is the only nominee you need to worry about -  Columbus: Summit Street Photo: City of Columbus Photo: City of Columbus Summit Street is near Ohio State University’s campus, not far from downtown Columbus. Scott Ulrich, the city’s bicycle planner, writes that the Ohio Department of Transportation was getting ready to resurface the road when the city stepped in. Initial...

DAVID L. RYAN/GLOBE STAFF Jimmy Rider pedaled through Boston toward Copley Square with a Christmas tree in tow. Rider has delivered 200 trees this season. BROOKLINE — Sitting on the floor after setting up the bushy balsam fir Christmas tree, stand and all, in an apartment with a view of the Boston skyline, Santa Claus leaned back on his hands. Looking up at the ceiling, he emitted a satisfied sigh. Jimmy Rider, decked out in a red suit and hat, the cotton ball at the tip poking through a slit in his bike helmet, had just traveled from Somerville to Boston to Brookline by bicycle, lugging the six-foot tree in a trailer behind him. He was spent but still full of cheer. The real Santa has a sleigh and reindeer to do the hard work of bringing presents to people’s houses. But for Rider there’s no Prancer, Dancer, Donner or Blitzen. And there’s certainly no Rudolph to light the way. [Keep reading at Boston Globe]

MONTANUS - The COLD VEIN from MONTANUS on Vimeo .

Filmed over the course of four rides near the Jones Bikes headquarters in Southern Oregon, this latest Jones Bikes video combines high-quality riding footage with Jeff Jones' explanation of what makes these bikes ride so well. Learn more about the riding and the rider that created these bikes and bars, as well the thinking behind them. We're all over the world (wide web): Check out our website: jonesbikes.com Like us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jonesbikes Follow us on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/jonesbikes/ Follow us on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/jonesbikes Subscribe to our YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/user/Veloperator Produced by Southern Oregon Drone:  http://www.southernoregondrone.net/ Music: "Miles Away" by Kasger & Limitless and "Not Too Cray" by Huma-Huma 29 Plus bike and 29er bicycle ride.

Bikepacking the Mongolian Steppe from Jay Bird Films on Vimeo .

I led my last  Yay Bikes!  Board meeting Monday evening after 4 years as Chair. I am excited to hand the reins over to our new Board Chair,  Emily Monnig  and Vice Chair,  Brian Laliberte .  Joe Powell  has been reelected Treasurer and  Rahel Myers Babb  is our new Secretary. I look forward to being a part of a new chapter in our organization. I was humbled with the recognition and kind words from  Catherine Girves  after the meeting. You can read her words here as part of my profile. ~ Ray “I felt it was something I could do to help change for the positive.” – Ray’s story