Coloradan Tejay van Garderen, who has been pleasing American fans at this year’s race won the time trial stage in California on Friday. Now the BMC rider who first impressed fans at the Tour de France last year, has a one minute plus 47 seconds advantage over Mick Rogers of Saxo Bank –Tinkoff. Another...
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AVILA BEACH, Calif. (May 16, 2013) – (Amgen Tour of California News) Jens Voigt made his second decisive attack of the day and struck out on his own to claim the Stage 5 of the big California stage race. The  German who rides for the RadioShack Leopard Trek Team has competed in seven of the...
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In a post by Andrew Besold, he examines how in the world New Jersey, Queen of cyclist and pedestrian fatalities, and state that refused to enact a safe-passing law, still manages to come up as the seventh best place to ride? Writes Besold in his blog WalkBikeNewJersey, “In a state where bike lanes remain a...
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Houston, TX – May 13, 2013 By Jen Benepe A town in the deep South has adopted a three-foot passing rule for cyclists and other vulnerable users. The move adds Houston, Texas to a growing list of states, cities and towns that now require motorists to give three feet of space to cyclists, pedestrians,...
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To view this latest video from Brooklyn, taped by a cyclist who is practically mowed down by an abusive driver on a narrow street, is harrowing, scary, and displays the ugly underbody of cycling in New York City. In the video, cyclist Rafael Huerta is subjected to repeated assaults by a driver in his...
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View from 22nd Street between 6th and 7th Aves. “The streets are so quiet, and all I can hear are the sounds of cyclists’ voices coming up from the street. It’s lovely, no cars, peaceful,” said Morag Benepe.  
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The TD Five Boro Bike Tour and Gran Fondo takes place on Sunday, May 5, 2013. Many roads will be closed to drivers. If you aren’t in the great ride yourself, please be mindful of the following closures: Rolling street, bridge and highway closures will occur on Sunday, May 5 throughout the city. Rolling...
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In response to the bombings at the Boston Marathon more than a week ago, the TD Five Boro Bike Tour will be adopting new security measures at its big ride on May 5. In an announcement today, the tour’s CEO Ken Podziba said they had been working with city, state and federal agencies to...
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New information about the Boston Marathon bombers revealed that the Chechnyan brothers were headed to New York City as their next bombing target. The startling news came to light this afternoon at a press conference held at City Hall. “Last night, we were informed by the FBI that the surviving attacker revealed that New...
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Teen hospitalized after cycling accident (from ABC27 in Pennsylvania) DILLSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -”A 13-year-old boy was flown to a hospital Monday evening after he was struck while bicycling in Franklin Township, York County. The story from ABC -7 news digital reports that “Northern York County Regional police said the teen was cycling in the...
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By Jen Benepe The Ghost Bike carried to it’s final resting place by Peter Meitzler is this week’s bike of the week. Meitzler painted the bike in his studio and then carried it along the route of the Ghost Bike Memorial ride, which eventually ended in Queens. Cyclists from all of the five boros...
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By Jen Benepe, with reporting by Steve Faust CI has confirmed the rumors swelling that Alison Cohen left the head position at Citibikes, a group managed by Alta Bicycle Share. Her departure was confirmed last week by Toole Design Group where she will become their new Director of Bike Sharing Services. BikeShare media reported...
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Rides will be held throughout the five boroughs of New York this weekend to honor the 20 cyclists who have fallen on city streets since last year. The event will also memorialize and recognize the 136 pedestrians who were killed by automobiles in the same time period. The annual Ghost Bike ride will be...
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By Jen Benepe It took only one day for the first 5,000 founding bike share memberships to sell, said the department responsible for Citibikes yesterday. “New Yorkers are clearly ready to take advantage of the quick, convenient travel our bike share program will provide.  It’s a strong early sign of success,” said New York...
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Denton Taylor has achieved the improbable-he shot the famous photographer Bill Cunningham in action. What we mean is, Denton shot Bill doing what he does best, taking photographs of street fashion. How likely is it to get a picture of this man in action? Highly un, so much so, praise should be heaped on...
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Boston police have updated the fatality number to three now for the total people killed at the Boston Marathon today. One of those three was an 8-year-old boy, and the third person died after being treated for their wounds. Although media reports have been fluid, between 138 and 144 people were wounded. Blood filled...
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Explosions rocked the Boston Marathon today, killing two  people and wounding more than 140. The series of explosions erupted near the finish line, sending the area into chaos. The Boston Police Department confirmed that they were looking into an explosion, but had no further comment according to a report by the NY Times. UPDATE:...
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The new bike shares for New York City residents and visitors is now available, and they are offering the first 5,000 members a “limited edition Founding Member key fob.” The fob will entitle members to a 24-hour Citi Bike pass “to share with a friend and discounts on great local bicycling events,” said the Citibike...
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