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Archive for August 1st, 2008

Bicycle Station Planning Meeting Aug. 8th

Posted by Jeff Nixa on August 1, 2008

The Michiana Bike Coalition will hold a South Bend bike station information/planning meeting Friday morning, August 8th, 7-8am at the S. Bend Chocolate Cafe.  122 S. Michigan St, South Bend.
 
A “bike station” (or bicycle transit center) is a facility designed to serve the practical needs of bike commuters, city visitors and tourists.  See http://bikestation.org/FAQS.asp.  Info on the 24-hour facility at Millenium Park in downtown Chicago at http://www.chicagobikestation.com/.  
 
Bike station services typically include some or all of the following: secure indoor bike parking, warm showers, lockers, bathrooms, on-duty bike mechanics, basic accessories, bike sharing, free air and self-repair stands.  Visitors to South Bend would also find bike, helmet and lock rentals at the Station as well as bike maps and guided bike tours.  A bike station is not a bike store and does not compete with local bike shops for the sale of bicycles or major accessories.
 
To reserve a seat, reply to Jeff Nixa at wilson-nixa@sbcglobal.net
 

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Risking Life and Limb, Riding a Bike to Work in L.A.

Posted by Paul Taylor on August 1, 2008

Here’s a article I found from The Wall Street Journal about cyclists saving a buck and making a point.

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Motorized Bikes on Mishawaka Ave

Posted by Nate Barnett on August 1, 2008

I was out riding today and ran across these two beauties.  I remember them being mentioned a few weeks ago on the web site and had to stop and take a few pics.  The mechanic said that they were I believe around $575 each and reached speeds of 30 to 40 MPH.  This would be great for those hilly roads.

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