Danish Bike Helmet Law Defeated

Bike helmets represent perhaps the highest volume of religious cycling discussion, enough so that parody sites have been erected in their honor. Helmet debate spans the globe as is evidenced by the fact that the Danish Socialist People’s Party introduced...

Australian cyclists not above the law

Australia is cracking down on scofflaw cyclists by introducing new legislation that increases penalties for behavior that violates traffic laws and/or results in property damage or personal injury. So what are Australian cyclists in for when in violation? $284 or...

Helmet Laws For Kids Effective

ANN ARBOR, Mich., – Studies have shown wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle reduces one’s risk of death by more than 50 percent, yet every three days, a child in the United States is killed while riding a bicycle, and every day at least 100 children are...

Old Gatesburg Road project gets funds

As reported in the May 30 CDT, Ferguson township has received a $3 million state grant to connect Old Gatesburg Road with Blue Course Drive. The grant was offered via the Pennsylvania Community Transportation Initiative and Safe Rides to Schools programs. The initial...

Cars are like cigarettes

Matthew Modine (yes, the actor and founder of Bicycle For A Day) has penned a condemnation of modern automobile society, urging everyone to get back to bicycling. I am often asked, “Why do you love bicycles?” For a few reasons, but mostly because I am in...
Google takes to trikes for Street View

Google takes to trikes for Street View

Google put out a press release yesterday about one of their Street View trikes. They must be newly in use in Europe as the Street View trikes have been seen out and about in the US already. Google stopped by RBR with one some months ago looking for a tune up.   Trike...