Archive for September, 2007

UK: Community devastated by bike tragedy

York Press: Community devastated by bike tragedy
Shocked friends and colleagues are struggling to come to terms with the sudden death of a larger-than-life character who was killed in a road accident on Tuesday. Jeannie Tolson, 49, of West Haddlesey, near Selby, died yesterday morning from injuries sustained when she was knocked from her bike [...]

US: Geared for change

University Daily Kansan: Geared for change
Subversive cyclists want a piece of the street and to change your mind about grassroots traffic. Nearly 100 bicycles, some lacking brakes, others modified and accessorized, have gathered in front of Wescoe Beach. None of their riders are wearing spandex suits. Someone is in a cow costume. [...]

US: Cyclist’s Death Inspires PSAs

Queens Ledger: Cyclist’s Death Inspires PSAs
The death of an avid Greenpoint bicyclist has inspired a new safety campaign urging drivers to be aware that they share the road with bikes. Liz Byrne was 45 years old when she was hit by a truck and killed in September of 2005 at the intersection of Kent Avenue [...]