International Herald Tribune: South Korea promoting bicycle use
South Korea, one of Asia’s industrial powerhouses, is turning to an old-fashioned way to solve the problem of its traffic-clogged roads: encouraging people to ride bicycles. The Home Affairs Ministry announced a campaign Monday to promote bicycle use as a way to cope with heavy traffic, air […]

Quick Release.tv: Cyclists: vote for Sustrans from November 26th
You may not live in Britain, but you could help us win $100m to transform 79 communities across the UK. The BIG Lottery Fund has unveiled the final shortlist for the People’s £50 Million Lottery Giveaway. The contest will be a public vote which will see one […]

CityNews.ca: Amazing Bike Dispensing Machine Aids Commuter Travel
It’s an amazing idea and technology has made it possible. Dutch commuters are now able to rent a bicycle to get to work using a device that actually dispenses the two-wheelers like a gumball machine.
The bike dispenser isn’t designed for someone looking to take a leisurely ride around […]

Moreland Leader: Refugees on the right path
Bicycle mechanic is helping asylum seekers go the distance. Bill Bretherton has been donating bicycles to refugees for four years through his volunteer-run collective, Human Powered Cycles, where he repairs and sells pre-loved and broken bicycles. Last month Bretherton received a $1000 grant from Cycling Promotion to run a […]

The Age: Education News - Chain reaction
1. How popular is cycling?
According to the Melbourne City Council, there has been a significant increase in bicycles entering the city. In March, bikes accounted for 7.9 per cent of all vehicles, an increase of 3.9 per cent since 2006. Lobby group Bicycle Victoria reports membership at an all-time […]

Spiegel Online: Paris Bike Rental Scheme Goes Global
A French advertising company hit upon the simplest self-service scheme. It won over thousands of Parisians and is now being exported across the worldChicago is interested, and so is Moscow. Geneva and Sydney are in negotiations, and the mayor of London has called by twice. All eyes are […]

Cafe Babel: Velib: bicycle + freedom on city streets
The French capital has been enjoying the success of the Vélib’ adventure since summer 2007, and the urban rent-a-bicycle-for-next-to-nothing fever has caught the rest of Europe. An invasion. A flood. On 15 July 2007, more than ten million bicycles were installed in 750 bike stations all over […]

Roanoke.com: Organizers of Sharebike venture aim to provide two-wheelers for area use
A Roanoke group is almost ready to begin a bike-sharing enterprise that wants to provide cheap and environmentally friendly transportation. Sharebike founder Ron McCorkle looks at a pile of donated bikes Wednesday at his home. ‘’We have many bikes, and they’re all ready,’’ he […]