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Recycled Bicycle Art

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Nirit Levav Packer bicycle chain dog. photo from The Inquisitr
When a bicycle just can’t be used anymore and it’s out lived its life as a bike, recycling the parts for new designs is one way to repurpose the left over material.
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All SMILES at Bike the Drive

All SMILES at Bike the Drive | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
Chicago’s annual Bike the Drive event was yesterday, Sunday, May 26, 2013 – when Lake Shore Drive gets shut down to motor vehicle traffic and opened up to bicycles only for 5 hours of open riding.
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Happening Tomorrow, Tuesday May 28, for BikeMonth

Happening Tomorrow, Tuesday May 28, for BikeMonth | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
Here’s a quick rundown from the BikeMonth website about what’s happening tomorrow for BikeMonth!
Tuesday, May 28
Art of Cycling (May 2 to May 31) — An exhibit of cycling photographs by Paul Hrmo.
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Photo of the Day – 8 May 2013

Photo of the Day – 8 May 2013 | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
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Cameron climbs aboard cycle revolution

Cameron climbs aboard cycle revolution | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
David Cameron endorsed a
parliamentary report yesterday aimed at transforming Britain’s streets
and encouraging a five-fold increase in cycling, but...
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London ‘bike Crossrail’ planned for 2016

London ‘bike Crossrail’ planned for 2016 | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
A “Crossrail for the bike” is to be built across Central London as part of a
radical £900 million investment to...
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Happiness Is All About The Bike

Happiness Is All About The Bike | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
 
Reduced energy and transportation costs, improved health and fitness, smaller carbon footprint, a better attitude and razor-sharp focus at work to name just a few benefits of riding a bike.
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bicyclinginfo.org

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A Bike Made Of Cars?

A Bike Made Of Cars? | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
A video from website Bicycled Bikes, claims to show bicycles being made out of scrapped cars has gone viral. Is it all it seems? We’re not so certain. Where did the tubes and wheels come from? Have a read at road.cc.
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The Beez Kneez Bicycle Buzz

The Beez Kneez Bicycle Buzz | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
 
The Beez Kneez needs a hive and they’re reaching out for your help.
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Bowlers, bow ties and bikes: Tweed Toronto Ride

Bowlers, bow ties and bikes: Tweed Toronto Ride | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
Photos and story by dandyhorse senior editor Dana Lacey As I rode through the rain yesterday afternoon toward Old City Hall to join Tweed Ride Toronto, I was anxiously aware that I wasn't sporting a thread of brown-checkered anything.
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PSU study equates bicycle commuting, happiness; U.S. Postal Service says traffic laws don't apply to it: Monday commuting roundup

PSU study equates bicycle commuting, happiness; U.S. Postal Service says traffic laws don't apply to it: Monday commuting roundup | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
To paraphrase the great highway traveler Clark W. Griswold, bicyclists are the hap, hap, happiest commuters since Bing Crosby pedaled with Danny Kay.
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Introduce cycle safety to driving test and in schools, say motoring chiefs

Introduce cycle safety to driving test and in schools, say motoring chiefs | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
Cycle safety must be introduced at the heart of the driving test and the
national curriculum if the Government wants...
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Britain’s 2012 cycling triumphs could inspire safety revolution

Britain’s 2012 cycling triumphs could inspire safety revolution | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
The country should seize on the success of British cyclists at the Olympic
Games and transform cycling into a mainstream...
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Bicycle Helmet Vending Machines Now At Boston Hubway Stations

Bicycle Helmet Vending Machines Now At Boston Hubway Stations | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
helmet hub third generation
 
HelmetHub solar-powered vending machines are dispensing bicycle helmets to the active bicycle community of Boston. Now, for just $2 you can rent a helmet, or purchase one for a few dollars more.
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Cyclists advocate new Greenbelt bike route

Cyclists advocate new Greenbelt bike route | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
Ajax Mayor Steve Parish has explored the world in destinations as far-flung as New Zealand — on his bike.
He’s convinced the Toronto region could be one of the world’s great destinations in the growing cycling tourism industry.
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I don’t ride a bike, why should I sign the Times cycling petition?

I don’t ride a bike, why should I sign the Times cycling petition? | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
If you are not a regular cyclist, you may ask why you should sign The
Times’s petition for greater investment...
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New radar system will detect risk of collision

New radar system will detect risk of collision | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
A car radar system which can detect cyclists and automatically apply the
brakes to avoid fatal crashes has been designed by...
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Wichita Adopts Bicycle Master Plan

Wichita Adopts Bicycle Master Plan | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
 
The City of Wichita, Kansas has adopted a Bicycle Master Plan. Wichita City Council voted to approve the Bicycle Master Plan in February which will effectively double the expenditure on bicycle related projects over the next ten years.
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Bicycling in America Infographic

Bicycling in America Infographic | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
Why should more American’s bike? Take a look at a few key points on this infographic, Bicycling in America. I whole-heartedly agree that we shouldn’t DRIVE everywhere.
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Adding Bike Paths Along River Washes

Adding Bike Paths Along River Washes | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
Bike path along the Orange Line and Tujunga Wash. Photo from KCET.
The Los Angeles “River” weaves its way through the San Fernando Valley into the city.
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You CAN Ride on the Sidewalk in Los Angeles, Sort Of

You CAN Ride on the Sidewalk in Los Angeles, Sort Of | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
Most people believe that sidewalk riding is illegal, especially those that live in dense urban areas.
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Councils urged to invest in cycling for better health

Councils urged to invest in cycling for better health | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
The Government’s chief medical adviser has recommended regular cycling as a
way to help prevent cancer, heart disease, strokes, diabetes...
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Great Bike Friendly Employers

Great Bike Friendly Employers | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
photo: from MNN, KennethMoyle/Flickr
For bike commuters, having a bike-friendly employer can be the reason they continue riding to work instead of switching back to driving.
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Cities are to share £30m fund in campaign for safer cycling

Cities are to share £30m fund in campaign for safer cycling | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
Cities will be invited to bid for a new £30 million fund to improve their streets for cyclists today as...
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Cycle corridors will give riders safe haven from other traffic

Cycle corridors will give riders safe haven from other traffic | Active Commuting | Scoop.it
Cycle lanes segregated from motor traffic are being planned and built around the country as Britain seeks to extend the...
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