Category Archives: Bikes in the News

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 →

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Herald Celebrates Year-Round Bicycling in Provo

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Jamie

The Daily Herald recently ran an article about year-round cyclists in the city. The article featured Provo Bicyclist Committee member Jennifer Peck and her Electra Townie: “Like many people, Peck spends most of her days in an office, in her … Continue reading →

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Downtown Live! Get Out And Have Some Fun.

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Zac

Provo is a great place for a lot of reasons and now we can add one more reason to our list. The Downtown Business Alliance is putting on some incredible events through out the month of September which will … Continue reading →

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Here’s Looking At You UDOT

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Zac

(Photo courtesy of StreetsBlog) A little while ago we offered a challenge to Mayor Curtis. While our challenge may have been a little more fun than practical we have recently stumbled across a program (as seen on StreetsBlog) that we … Continue reading →

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A New Chapter for Bicycles in Provo

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Zac

(Sad Cell Phone Picture, Happy Group.) It’s official! Provo has just secured a group to help us analyze and build up our bicycle infrastructure. This is in conjunction with the $110,000 grant that we have received for the same purpose. Over the … Continue reading →

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Provo Bike Thefts Surge – Here’s How to Get Free Bike Registration

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Jamie

Dozens of bikes have been stolen during the last few weeks and Provo police aren’t quite sure why thefts have surged. The Daily Herald reports: “According to a news release, Provo ‘is currently experiencing an unusual amount of bicycle thefts.’ … Continue reading →

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Tour of Utah Sign Up and Meeting

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Zac

If you have not already done so go to the Tour of Utah website (here), and sign up as a volunteer for the race. Provo is in need of 300 volunteers total. The last word from our friend Dixon Holmes … Continue reading →

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What a Beautiful Day It Must Have Been

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Zac

We all know that Portland is an incredible place for bicycles, and we here at BIkeProvo try not to over emphasize this point. However, sometimes there are just some amazing things that must be shared to show all of us … Continue reading →

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Road Respect Tour and a Local Shop Done Good

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Zac

UDOT has just launched their new Road Respect Campaign. The campaign seeks to educate both drivers and cyclists on the rules of the road. In comment after comment the citizens of Provo have wanted to see some form of education … Continue reading →

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UTA Meeting Tonight

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Zac

As many of you know Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is coming to Provo. Overall this will be a great asset to Provo and to the valley in general. Along the way there has been a need to let the … Continue reading →