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Europe
One in 5 Cycling Londoners Too Afraid to Bike
In The News–January 13, 2014–London, England. A new study shows that Londoners are now more afraid to ride their bicycles…
Americans in Amsterdam Bike Humor
Stereogum has produced a video of the French robots and San Diego’s Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) exploring the streets of Amsterdam. Burgundy…
Rabobank CEO to Step Down as Bank Reaches Libor Settlement
Rabobank is poised to announce the resignation of its CEO Piet Moerland as the Dutch lender reaches a roughly $1…
Bike Sales Outstrip Car Sales in Spain
For the first time on record, bicycles have outsold cars in Spain. “Last year, 780,000 bicycles were sold in the…
Amy Dombroski Mourned After Training Crash in Belgium
October 4, 2013–By Jen Benepe The international cycling community is reeling after the death of Amy Dombroski who died in…
Female Bike Racers Quit Giro Della Toscana Due to Traffic Dangers
Sept. 20, 2013–By Jen Benepe Officials Overheard saying “These are good enough conditions for women.” Female professional bike racers registered…
Chancellor of Germany Says Bicycles on Par with Autos
IN THE NEWS–August 29, 2013 This would never–and has never–happened in the United States. At Europe’s largest gathering of bicycle…
Swiss Cycling Won’t Back UCI’s McQuaid
In the News–August 20, 2013–By Jen Benepe International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid received a blow Wednesday to his…
Athletes Turn to Crowd Funding to Raise Money
In the News–August 21, 2013–By Jen Benepe Emily Scott, a US Speedskater, raised $4,800 in a week through crowd funding…