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UK: On Yer Bike

Oxford Mail: On Yer Bike
Coming to Oxford this autumn is an annual conference staged by the national cycling organisation – the CTC and cycle campaign network. Oxford’s own cycle campaign group, Cyclox, is hosting the event on November 16,17 and 18, mostly in Oxford Town Hall.
I feel like a chuckle at this point because, ironically, [...]

US: When you’re a Roadguy, going carless isn’t easy

Star Tribune: Roadguy: When you’re a Roadguy, going carless isn’t easy
A whole day without driving? Having your own personal No-Car Day can be a challenge. Roadguy loves his car and enjoys driving, especially on any highway that’s free-flowing. But he also knows that driving has costs, both personal and global, so sometimes he challenges himself [...]

UK: We can take lessons from Paris on cycling

The Herald: We can take lessons from Paris on cycling
This autumn I sampled the Paris cycle scheme. I never realised how small and convenient the centre of Paris is. In 10 minutes I had gone from the Gare du Nord to the Louvre. The Paris Metro and bus system is sophisticated, but for sheer convenience, [...]