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10 u.s. cities where female cyclists rule roads

Susi // advocacy
One measure of a city’s progress in embracing cycling for transportation and recreation is Bicycle Friendly Community designation, ranging from bronze to platinum levels, awarded by the League of American Cyclists.  I often refer to the gender imbalance in bicycle commuting in New York [...]
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new to nyc bicycle commuting? try a group ride

Susi // advocacy, joyrides
We’ve focused recently on demystifying the journey to enjoying all the fun and benefits of riding a bicycle in New York City. When I think about my own experiences as a city cycling newbie, I had a ton of questions and I would have [...]
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shopping for a bicycle in nyc: what’s in store

Susi // bicycles, getting started
With her budget set and a list of hybrid bikes for fitness and recreational riding in hand, Manhattan resident Genia Blaser, the subject of our 8-part series on city cycling for beginners, was ready to make a purchase. On a sunny Saturday morning in [...]
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savoring the joys of winter cycling in nyc

genevieve // seasonal tips
Here’s what I like most about cycling in New York City during the winter: It’s simpler. The city feels like a small town, almost rural. Fewer cyclists, combined with fewer tourists on the streets, make the place almost quiet. From a bicycle, you get the [...]
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top bike commuting cities? 2 you may not know

Susi // advocacy
As city cyclists we’re used to hearing a lot about the popularity of two-wheeled transportation in Europe versus the U.S. One might assume that Copenhagen and Amsterdam lead in the percentage of trips made by bicycle. Not so. Ever heard of the Dutch towns of [...]
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nyc cycling outlook 2012: reasons to be glad

Susi // advocacy, bike share
Hello 2012.  We’re glad you’re here. Not that we’re dissing the bygone year. 2011 gave people who love riding bicycles in New York City lots to celebrate — more miles of bike lanes, greater numbers of riders and safer streets overall. Still, we’re happy to [...]
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what bicycle storage room heaven looks like

Susi // advocacy, design
Over the past week several news reports have highlighted widening availability of indoor bike storage to encourage commuting on two wheels by offering secure and convenient parking. In Santa Monica, California over the weekend the nation’s biggest indoor bicycle parking [...]
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autumn on two wheels: upcoming nyc events

Susi // advocacy, design
After its enfant terrible moment of early snow, autumn returned to its best behavior last week, offering some of the most sublime days of the season for riding a bicycle in New York City. Along the Hudson River Greenway at 72nd Street, the sunset touched [...]
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morning glory: bicycling to school with the kids

genevieve // profiles
Every morning Sudie Anning and her two kids pack a Basil bike basket and a Linus pannier before walking out the door for their morning commute to school. While Sydney, five years old, holds two-year-old James’s hand to cross their quiet street in Battery Park, [...]
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pedaling to better health on a folding bicycle

genevieve // bicycles, fitness
In this video post, meet Sherry, a devoted cyclist who has been riding her bike to work, all year round, for the past five years. At 51 years old Sherry watched as two of her friends fell ill. Sherry decided that she needed to change [...]
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