Recent Streetsblog LA posts about Bicycling

Why the Festival of Rights Matters

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Cyclists gather at the Festival of Lights for this year’s Festival of Rights protest ride. Photo: Soap Box Some see it as a niche ride for activists.  Some see it as Stephen Box’s attempt to get on television and continue his feud with Councilman Tom LaBonge.  Still others as a ride that engenders mire bad […]

Save a Dime, Get Home on Time: Ride a Ranger

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Amidst the recent barrage of uninspiring bike-related news, here’s some inspiring fare: early 20th century catalogue copy from the Chicago-based Mead Bicycle Company, which reminds that the pleasures and benefits derived from human-powered transport are as varied as they are timeless. Here’s a taste: If you work in a city, ride to work and home […]

Another Good Idea for L.A.: Carrying Stuff on Your Bike

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The Eco-Village Xtra-Cycle. (This is the third installment in what’s becoming a series of articles by Ron Milam that I’m calling the GOOD series.  For the other two submissions, click here. – DN) A good facilitator brings some important materials to a meeting including an easel, markers, a small clock and most challenging of all to carry […]