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The League of American Bicyclists is reporting that 14.3 percent more people commuted by bicycle in 2008 then the year before. And, a whopping 43.3 percent more people commuted by bicycle last year then in 2000.
According to a report in the Biking Bis blog, Pennsylvania was 29th in a ranking of states by percentage of bike commuters. […]

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Lancaster County native Andy Baldwin, the U.S. Navy doctor and triathlete of “The Bachelor” reality show fame begins a cross-state Health Ride in Pittsburgh Friday. The 420-mile tour includes stops at elementary schools where Baldwin and other participants will promote exercise and a health diet. The tour comes to Lancaster County next Thursday, with presentations […]

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One-hundred cyclists were expected to ride into Lancaster County today as the five-day Brita Climate Ride makes its way from New York City to Washington, D.C.
The group is spending the night at Camp Andrews, 1226 Silver Springs Road, Holtwood. There, the group will hear from guest speakers about global warming and how individuals can minimize […]

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July’s Dream Ride Lancaster charity bicycling tour raised more than $146,000 for 17 charities.
More than 400 riders participated in the event, completing distances of 10, 20, 30, 62 or 100 miles. Those riders raised funds for non-profit organizations. Representatives from those charities participated by staffing rest stops along the routes.
Dream Ride founder and event organizer Mike […]

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There are no cyclocross races schedule for Lancaster County this year, but the first in the region will be held this weekend.
The Nittany Lion Cross race, previously held at the Penn State Lehigh Campus, is being held at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center, otherwise known as the Lehigh Velodrome, on Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. […]

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The Univest Grand Prix race returns this weekend, beginning with a team time trial in downtown Allentown Friday, a circuit race beginning and ending in Souderton on Saturday and a criterium in Doylestown on Sunday.
On Saturday morning in Souderton, recreational riders have the opportunity to ride the same course that the pros will ride later in […]

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The Paradise Rotary Club will hold is second annual Amish Country Classic Bike Tour on Saturday. Last year’s inaugural tour drew 180 riders, some from as far as New York. Organizers hope to attract 250 this year.
There are 12, 23 and 62-mile courses. The rides begin at 8 a.m. at the Intercourse Community Park. Riders may […]

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About 400 cyclists participated Sunday evening in Philadelphia’s first naked bike ride.
Many of the cyclists were clothed, at least in swimsuits or underwear. Some opted for body paint. Others, however, did the full monty to demonstrate the vulnerability of bicycling in traffic. Others were simply there for the thrill. How often do you get a […]

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Lancaster cycling advocate Mike Ridgeway is asking his neighbors to donate food while he racks up the miles.
Ridgeway is in the midst of his “Dream Ride Bike-A-Thon Food Drive” to benefit Mom’s House, a Lancaster non-profit organization that cares for children while needy parents go to school.
Ridgeway is asking residents of his Lancaster City neighborhood to place […]

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