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Fall from bike spins LA mayor into cycle advocate by Daisy Nguyen submitted: 2010-08-16 Tailpipe fumes are five times worse for bikers than for drivers, study finds by Jonathan Hiskes submitted: 2010-06-11 Obama Bicycle Policy Wins Love From Cyclists, Scorn From Trucking Industry by Joan Lowy submitted: 2010-04-14 Bristol named first cycling city by BBC submitted: 2009-04-24 From back alley to the high street: First cycle accessories line launches in TopShop by Therese Bjorn submitted: 2009-03-24 Republicans Attempt to Remove Bicycle Related Funding from Stimulus Bill by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (Congressman from Oregon) submitted: 2009-02-09 Why biking is the best way to get to Obamas inauguration by Adam Voiland, DC Bicycle Transportation Examiner submitted: 2009-01-14 A timely biz idea: Storage and showers for cyclists by Blake Ellis submitted: 2008-10-11 Bicycle Film Festival by Miles Poindexter submitted: 2008-10-10 Bailout gives tax break to bicycle commuters by Rachel Gordon submitted: 2008-10-09 |
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. |