biking
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Why Bikes Make Smart People Say Dumb Things
Scott Simon’s bio on the NPR website describes him as “one of America’s most admired writers and broadcasters,” and it’s tough to argue with that. As a Peabody-winning journalist with decades of experience, Simon’s credentials are unimpeachable, and as the Saturday host of Weekend Edition, he regularly shows himself to be all the things you…
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How To Choose The Right Bike For You
What kind of bike do you need? The short answer is: Any kind. It doesn’t matter, so long as you can ride it. The longer answer is: You need a bike that fits you, that can be kept in good repair, that is suited to your life and the terrain you’ll be cycling over, and…
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NYC Cyclist Arrested For Trying To Film A Cop With His Phone
When 24-year-old Brooklyn resident Will Paybarah was stopped by police for running a red light on his bike on March 20, he was expecting a ticket or possibly just a warning — until he took out his phone. “When I tried to record my interaction with the officer I was arrested… in 10 seconds flat,”…
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Berlin Is Retiming Some Of Its Street Signals For Cyclists
All over the world, we’re seeing cities add bike lanes, bike paths, bike parking, bike sharing — but the way you know cities are really getting serious is when they start reprogramming their signals for cyclists instead of cars. In Berlin, a new pilot project is doing exactly that.