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Bike Rally in Harrisburg Tuesday

May 4th, 2009 · No Comments

Bicyclists from across Pennsylvania are being asked to gather in Harrisburg Tuesday for the first statewide bicycle rally.
Bicyclists will gather at the Farm Show Complex, off Cameron Street, beginning at 8:30 a.m. At 9 a.m., they will begin a ride to the state capitol building, at Third and State streets. The rally at the capitol […]

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Tags: government · political · legislation · Transportation · Lancaster · safety · ride · cycling

Bike parking at Obama inaugural

December 30th, 2008 · No Comments

A Washington, D.C. bike advocacy organization is urging people to ride into the nation’s capital next month and is offering free bicycle parking to do so.
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association plans to offer two valet bicycle parking stations on January 20. Volunteers will watch over bicycles while people attend the inauguration festivities for incoming President Barack Obama, the […]

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Obama nears finish line

October 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Democratic Presidential candidate Barak Obama is turning to bicycle racing imagery in his latest e-mail to supporters. The short video urges them not to become complacent by poll numbers projecting an Obama victory on Tuesday.

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Dems riding in Denver

August 26th, 2008 · No Comments

Bikes Belong, a national bicycling advocacy organization, has provided 1,000 bicycles for a bicycle sharing program in Denver this week for the Democratic National Convention.
Another 1,000 bikes will be provided in Minneapolis-Saint Paul early next month when the “Freewheelin” program is moved there for the Republican National Convention.
The simple, crusier-style bikes are being provided for free at […]

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Tags: political · Transportation · ride · cycling