Category Archives: Bikes in the News

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 →

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Mayor’s Rivalry Ride This Saturday

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Zac

The time is upon us. Mayor Curtis and Mayor Becker are going to be riding bicycles from Provo to Salt Lake this Saturday. The ride is part of a challenge the two Mayors have going from the outcome of the … Continue reading →

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Salt Lake Gets New, Warm-Weather Bike Corrals

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Jamie

Yesterday, Salt Lake starting put up new bike corrals in front of some of the city’s most popular gathering places. Business owners are eager to have the removable corrals in front of their shops and restaurants. Interested businesses can apply … Continue reading →

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Have You Seen This?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Zac

That’s right, one of the cycling communities most supportive business owners Leland Rowley is on the front page of the Provo newsletter. What is he doing there? Letting us all know when and were the Mayor’s Bike to Work Day … Continue reading →

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Information on South State St. Multi-User

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Zac

Last week the city had an open house concerning a multi-user path on the east side of State St. in Provo. The path is proposed to go from 900s to 1860s. It will be a great step in connecting all … Continue reading →

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Idaho Stop

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Zac

We have had a few emails from readers on an issue (see comment about safety at the bottom) that has just passed the Utah House of Representatives and is now on its way to the Senate. It is bill HB155 … Continue reading →

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NAHBS!

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Zac

We mentioned the National Handmade Bicycle Show a few posts ago and, now it is here. UrbanVelo has some great pictures from the show that you can find here. Also BikePortland has a great write up as well. Keep your … Continue reading →

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Biking to Campus

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Zac

Our friends over at bikeportland.org recently put up an awesome article on how PSU is promoting alternative transportation to school. The article (which can be found here) is a great reminder that it costs considerably less for students and for … Continue reading →

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Do Roads Pay for Themselves?

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Zac

“Bicycles do not have a right to the road because they do not pay for the roads.” This is an argument I have been in more times than I want to think about. Luckily this is not an argument I … Continue reading →

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New Bicycle Trail Announed: Orem to Point of the Mountain

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Jamie

Riders, it’s time to get excited! A new bicycle / pedestrian trail has been announced that will take riders from Orem to the point of the mountain. The Daily Herald reports: “The 15-foot-wide paved portion of the trail will include … Continue reading →