How you open your car door matters to cyclists
October 10, 2018, 9:33 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
A simple change in how we open car doors.
World's first recycled plastic bike path opens in the Netherlands
September 21, 2018, 10:21 a.m. by Matt Hickman
This path in Zwolle is paved with the equivalent of a half-million plastic bottle caps.
Should texting while walking be banned?
February 27, 2018, 10:04 a.m. by John Platt
More places want to fine people who cross the street with their eyes glued to their phones.
London to boot cars from its busiest shopping street
November 13, 2017, 7:12 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Pedestrianizing Oxford Street is a brilliant idea ... but what about cyclists?
Canada opens world's longest hiking trail that stretches coast to coast
September 6, 2017, 10:28 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Open to biking, kayaking and cross-country skiing, this 15,000-mile-trail isn't your run-of-the-mill recreational trail.
World's largest bicycle parking garage unveiled in the Netherlands
August 14, 2017, 12:22 p.m. by Matt Hickman
Excellent! Though some worry that 12,500 bike parking spots won't be enough.
280 miles of hidden British bike paths rediscovered on Google Street View
May 12, 2017, 10:17 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The push to revive a network of defunct 1930s-era cycleways begins.
Clever traffic system helps Dutch cyclists sail through green lights
May 4, 2017, 8:56 a.m. by Matt Hickman
In Utrecht, a flashing hare means speed up to make the light, a flashing tortoise means give the pedals a rest.
IKEA launches 'gender neutral, activity neutral' city bike
January 26, 2017, 3:14 p.m. by Matt Hickman
The SLADDA bike's optional trailer is perfect for small-sized IKEA hauls.
The most beautiful bike trails in the U.S.
January 3, 2017, 12:36 p.m. by Josh Lew
These paths are among the best in the U.S. for enjoying scenery and nature while pedaling.
Folding bike helmet could change cycling safety
November 17, 2016, 1:09 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The innovative EcoHelmet protects your head while also being recyclable.
Morocco is home to Africa's first bike-share program
November 16, 2016, 2:48 p.m. by Matt Hickman
The government-backed Medina Bike scheme debuts in Marrakech.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
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