Author Archives: Jamie

IMPORTANT: This Tuesday (April 10th) Help Create the Provo Bike Plan

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Jamie

For the last six months or so, Provo has been working on creating a comprehensive bike plan that will have a huge impact on our city’s bikability. On Tuesday night, they’ll be presenting the draft of the bike plan at … Continue reading →

Provo Police Department Reactivates Their Bicycle Team

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jamie

Officers on bicycles are a huge benefit to any community: they are more accessible, can easily identify problems that can’t be seen from a car, and can better patrol areas like trails. The Provo bicycle community is so excited to … Continue reading →

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Making the Provo River Trail a Safer Place for Cyclists and Pedestrians

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Jamie

After the devastating sexual assault on the Provo River Trail last month, a lot of dedicated people have come together to help make the trail a safer place to walk or ride a bike. At a recent Bicycle Committee Meeting Officer Crosby … Continue reading →

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Cyclists Ride the Provo River Trail for Safety Awareness on Women’s Day

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Jamie

Yesterday, a friendly group met at the Provo Bicycle Collective for a safety awareness ride on the Provo River Trail. Rather than avoiding the trail, we’re encouraging cyclists to use the trail as often as possible (with a friend or … Continue reading →

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Safety Awareness Provo River Trail Ride Today

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Jamie

Don’t forget to come to the Safety Awareness ride tonight, for a chance to spend some time with the Provo cycling community and fight back against the sexual assaults that have happened on the trail. Here’s the essential info from … Continue reading →

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Cycling Cupids Hand Out Valentine Treats

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jamie

If you ride your bike around Provo this Valentine’s Day, you may just come back to a treat on your seat. The Provo Bicycle Committee, Provo Bicycle Collective, and BikeProvo are joining forces to let local cyclists know how much … Continue reading →

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Do You Follow Bike Utah?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Jamie

Here on BikeProvo we try to keep you informed of all the events and bike projects going on in the valley. But, don’t forget to stay apprised of state issues too. By following Bike Utah you can read about state-wide … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Federal House Bill Threatens Safe Streets

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jamie

The new transportation bill is a huge set back for bicyclists around the country. According to the American League of Cyclists, the bill: “Destroys Transportation Enhancements by making the program optional Repeals the Safe Routes to School program, reversing years … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Benefits Coming to Provo

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Jamie

Want 20% off your hamburger for riding your bike? A free drink for locking up to a tree instead of taking up a parking space? Bicyclists may soon be able to get deals and discounts like these as Provo begins … Continue reading →

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Hey Provo Cyclists, Is That Air You’re Breathing Really Safe?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Jamie

As winter (sort of) gets underway, this is just a reminder about how important it is for valley cyclists to keep track of air quality. Provo usually has pretty decent air. But, because of the inversion in the valley, on … Continue reading →