Is this why people aren’t riding as much??  Are you waiting to ride sideways?

According to a report released by the Thunderhead Alliance, the dust settling on Americans’ parked bikes is likely linked to our expanding waist lines. Bicycling and Walking in the U.S., Thunderhead’s first biennial Benchmarking Report, shows that bicycling and walking have been in decline in the U.S. since the 1960s. At the same time there has been a surge in adults and children who are obese.

Besides linking cycling, walking, and public health, the report highlights the challenges the U.S. faces in regards to increasing bicycling and walking. Read more…

Talk about a literal translation of bike parking!

Are you riding for trips 2 miles or less? Have you tricked out your bike? Show us how it’s done.

Inspire us all and join our flickr bike group...you may even receive some unexpected treats.

Last night, a guy from the bike club list sent me this video about bikes and coffee in Rwanda. It illustrates how bicycles can be a great tool for making farmers more efficient and profitable.

Take a moment to check it out—it’s worth your time.

Oh yes, if you are looking for a weekend adventure, join the Clif Bar 2 Mile Challenge in Davis, CA, the # 1 Bicycle Friendly Community in the country.  We will be hanging at the Davis Farmer’s Market on Saturday, October 13th from 8am-1pm @ 3rd and C and are encouraging all to ride your bike to the market (considering Davis is about a 2 mile radius).  Public transportation rolls in there so hop on Amtrak or the bus with your bike and then ride to the market. Bike valet parking will be available.

Beyond all the fresh, local produce that will be out at the market, it will be a day of celebration for Davis.  The Mayor will be joining the festivities as Davis is recognized as a platinum level bicycle friendly community …there is no higher honor…start taking notes from this city!

Be sure to check out the Ginger Ninjas and Fossil Fool who will be performing starting at 10:30.

 Hope to see you out there–swing by the Clif Bar bus and say ‘hey.’

Bikers have the right of way too!

Copenhagen making it happen.

The 2 Mile Challenge seems like an easy challenge-except if you live in SF—that elevates it to mach 10. I mapped my 2 Mile radius and I’m ‘challenged’ alright. I live on a hill so anyway I look at it, what goes down must come up…I know, I shouldn’t be complaining since I live in the most beautiful city. I would definitely be more apt to take the bike if I had this nice contraption they have developed in Norway…this would be a perfect addition to the hills of SF.

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If you have a front yard, I’m assuming it’s within your 2 miles. How can you keep it looking good without CO2 emissions from gas or electricity?

Check out this bike-powered mower to keep you grass in check:

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/09/the_cutting_edg.php

More on Vegas soon…

After my whirlwind 24-hours at Interbike, it was back to San Francisco for me. I was too exhausted to cook, so I rode over to my favorite East German restaurant, Walzwerk for an early bite before bedtime. And look-ee what rolled on by:

This was the 15th anniversary of the event, which started in San Francisco. Although it’s been controversial, the spirit of creating bike-friendlier roads and riding together is what I admire. I didn’t have enough memory in my camera (nor the patience) to film what seemed like an eternity of riders celebrating bike life.

Besides, I would have gone out to join it on my own two wheels, but my dinner was getting cold.