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03

Apr

From the penny-farthing to the pedicab, bicycles are some of humanity’s most versatile vehicles. In honor of their pedal-powered practicality — not to mention their health and environmental benefits — here’s a pop science guide to the wild world of cycling.

From the penny-farthing to the pedicab, bicycles are some of humanity’s most versatile vehicles. In honor of their pedal-powered practicality — not to mention their health and environmental benefits — here’s a pop science guide to the wild world of cycling.

06

Mar

Politician apologizes for saying bike riders pollute the environment
Cyclists have “increased heart rate and respiration,” resulting in more CO2 emissions, said Republican Ed Orcutt.

Politician apologizes for saying bike riders pollute the environment

Cyclists have “increased heart rate and respiration,” resulting in more CO2 emissions, said Republican Ed Orcutt.

08

Feb

digg:

This is Norman. Norman can ride a bike.

16

Jan

treehugger:

(via Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei Uses 760 Bicycles for his Latest Show )

22

Dec

How bikes can save usWhat could be better than losing weight and gaining money? Here’s what can happen when you take a bike for a spin.

How bikes can save us
What could be better than losing weight and gaining money? Here’s what can happen when you take a bike for a spin.

25

Sep

Bicycle commuting: How does your state (and gender) compare?Washington, D.C., has the highest percentage of bicycle commuters. Across the nation, 74 percent of bike commuters are men.

Bicycle commuting: How does your state (and gender) compare?
Washington, D.C., has the highest percentage of bicycle commuters. Across the nation, 74 percent of bike commuters are men.

24

Sep

Hong Kong cyclists are stuck at government red lightThe government designates cycling as a leisure activity — not a mode of transport — and refuses to encourage commuting by bike in urban areas.

Hong Kong cyclists are stuck at government red light
The government designates cycling as a leisure activity — not a mode of transport — and refuses to encourage commuting by bike in urban areas.

01

Jul

11 awesome bikes made of wood

08

Jun

Stray dog follows cyclists for 1,100 milesAfter completing the arduous 24-day journey through China, the celebrity puppy was adopted by one of the cyclists.

Stray dog follows cyclists for 1,100 miles
After completing the arduous 24-day journey through China, the celebrity puppy was adopted by one of the cyclists.

10

May

Roadkill survey turns cyclists into scientistsIn hopes of protecting more wildlife from automobile traffic, a new Web project is recruiting ‘citizen scientists’ to report roadkill from their bicycles.

Roadkill survey turns cyclists into scientists
In hopes of protecting more wildlife from automobile traffic, a new Web project is recruiting ‘citizen scientists’ to report roadkill from their bicycles.