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U.S. left in dust by global cycle boom by Blaine Harden submitted: 2008-09-03 For love of biking, Baguio by Padmapani L. Perez submitted: 2008-09-02 Health care company offers bike-sharing program by AP submitted: 2008-09-02 Driver Intentionally Injures Two Cyclists by CNN submitted: 2008-08-16 Green Streets: A Car Free Manhattan by Miles Poindexter submitted: 2008-08-12 NYC will close 2 lanes to cars on Broadway by AP submitted: 2008-07-29 Emotions still running high after Critical Mass confrontation by Sara Jean Green submitted: 2008-07-28 Metropolitan Areas Ranked for Walkability by AP submitted: 2007-12-04 Parisians show their va va voom as city rolls out freedom bike scheme by Charles Bremner submitted: 2007-08-09 Pret a Rouler: Londons first cycle clothing fashion show by Miles Poindexter submitted: 2007-06-09 |
Nude cyclists peel off around Spanish cities [2006-06-10] Reuters MADRID (Reuters) - Hundreds of nude cyclists pedaled around Spanish cities on Saturday to protest against car-clogged streets and demand greater respect for pollution-free transport. With slogans like "one car less" and "bio methanol" painted on their backs, the naked cyclists staged Spain's third annual Ciclonudista or "Nudecycle" in Madrid, Barcelona and Pamplona. The protest was part of world-wide naked bike riding events on Saturday across Europe, North America and South America. "We feel naked when up against traffic because people don't see the bicycle as just another means of transport," said Madrid cyclist Ramon Linaza, wearing only a cycle helmet and shoes. Towing cardboard cars with gaping jaws, protesters said the rapid rise of automobile ownership in Spain was turning city streets into ever more hostile and dangerous cycling territory. Organizers said the bicycle was a healthy and efficient form of urban transport that is largely ignored by Spanish drivers and city planners. Central Madrid has few bike paths and cyclists are a rarity on its streets. Barcelona has the most bike paths of any Spanish city, according to cycling activists. Per capita car ownership has rocketed in Spain after a decade of strong economic growth. |