AJC.com: Bikers becoming targets – Aggressive drivers illegally harassing metro biking community
The Atlanta metro area’s increased traffic congestion has spawned ever escalating levels of road rage. Cyclists have especially felt the brunt of this through increased attacks by automobile drivers trying to scare us off the roads. Many are probably unaware of the Georgia laws [...]

The Salinas Californian: Drivers need to watch for cyclists – ‘Right hook’ by cars commonly causes accidents
As bicycling becomes more popular in the Salinas area, with events such as the Amgen Tour of California, Sea Otter Classic and Monterey County Bike Week, motorists see an increasing number of bicyclists on the road. This trend may [...]

Geelong Advertiser: The Reality of coping with road fatalities
Geelong’s top traffic cop copes with the sight of dismembered bodies and unrecognisable faces by separating the person from the shell. “You’ve got to do your job and get over it,” Senior Sergeant Shane Coles says. His words are not cold, just pragmatic. But there [...]

SeattlePI: Picture a new way to arrive at your location – Event spotlights transportation alternatives
The people looked frozen in time on Second Avenue, sitting on folding chairs and pretending their hands were on steering wheels. They also sat shoulder to shoulder to illustrate riding make-believe buses or light rail. But those moments on Sunday [...]

Daily Herald : Bicycle federation honors organizations that met the Challenge
Last month, the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation honored participants and winners in the 14th annual Bicycle Commuter Challenge at a luncheon at the Fairmont Chicago hotel. The luncheon, presented by SRAM Corp., brought together bike-commuting advocates from all over the Chicago area.

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Daily Record: Cyclists’ Hit-Run Agony
A cyclist suffered spinal injuries and a number of broken bones after a hit-and-run crash with a car. The 28-year-old man was struck as he cycled home in the early hours of yesterday. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening and his condition in hospital was last night described as [...]

Western Courier: Getting the wheels rolling on bike safety
Learning how to ride a bike is an experience no one forgets. The first time your foot touches the pedal you can hardly wait to get those darn training wheels off. Finally, the day comes when they are removed and you start whizzing around the block until [...]

SooNews.ca: $7.9 Million Cycling Path Pedals Forward
A dream of developing a city wide master cycling plan was passed by Sault Ste. Marie council Monday night. At a cost of $7.9 million, the cycling routes will connect every part of the city with 3 metre wide paths built to accommodate both cyclers and pedestrians. [...]

The Press: Christchurch race organisers aim to make event’s cycling safer
Organisers preparing to resurrect the Christchurch multisport race say a change of day and start time will help alleviate hazards associated with the cycling leg. The annual run, cycle and kayak event – known as the AMP multisport race – was canned in Christchurch [...]

Brattleboro Reformer: Putney ‘pedals’ climate message
This town is reducing its carbon footprint one pedal at a time. The Putney Energy Committee, a Selectboard-endorsed group, has officially launched its bike project. Over the past few months members of the committee have been scouring though piles at the dump, and going through discarded parts at [...]