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The Resources page contains biking articles from around the world. These articles are updated frequently, and this section will provide you with resources on all things bike and transportation. Want to watch a video on commuters in Holland or know about Philadelphia’s latest bike plan for the future; this is the place to find the information.

If you wish to become a bike explorer check out the Bike Map section in Resources.  The maps may not get you across the Atlantic but hopefully they can give you the best route to take in Philadelphia. The maps are as up to date as possible to provide you with accurate information.

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Registration Open for the Bucks Co. Covered Bridges Bicycle Ride

Submitted by tbrode on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 12:17pm
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Looking for scenic bicycle rides this fall?  Registration for the Central Bucks Bicycle Club's 31st annual Covered Bridges Bicycle Ride is nowopen.

Date: Sunday, October 9th
Location: Ride begins and ends at Tinicum Park, located along the Delaware River (963 River Road, Erwinna PA)

What Makes a Campus or College Town Bike Friendly?

Submitted by tbrode on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 9:16am
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Yale Environment 360 magazine had a great article last week on biking culture in the United States versus that in Europe.

New twist on polo gains foothold in gritty Philly arenas

Submitted by tbrode on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 8:18am
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Every Monday evening, the pioneers of bike polo ride to a weary urban rink at Aramingo and Lehigh Avenues in Philadelphia.

They have been egged by neighborhood kids, heckled for playing sissy "bike golf." They understand. They are ahead of their time. These men and women are innovators, perfecting and advancing a new global sport.

Tucker Waugh rode up Monday night with his broom, because there is no grounds crew as in more established sports. He swept up the broken bottles left by locals who don't respect this rink as the living laboratory it is.

Volunteering Opportunity for Bike Philly

Submitted by tbrode on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 1:25pm
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Interested in volunteering? Wonderful! Bike Philly is possible because of the 300+ people who volunteer as marshals or help with  setup, registration and at our food stops. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the Bicycle Coalition office at 215-242-9253, ext.

600 cyclists pulled over since start of crackdown

Submitted by tbrode on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 9:00am
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Cyclists Justin Murphy and Greg Johnson, both 24, openly admit that they regularly break traffic laws while biking in the city.

"I never obey a single law," Murphy said flippantly, balancing his black Schwinn fixed-gear near 16th and Walnut streets. "I'm not worried."

Maybe he should be.

As bike lanes spread around Center City, the Give Respect, Get Respect campaign aimed at promoting and enforcing the peaceful coexistence of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians has started cracking down on rogue bikers.

A Wider Path on the Kelly Drive is Almost Complete

Submitted by tbrode on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 8:44am
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Paving and painting is now complete on the "Bridge to Ridge" section of the Schuylkill River Trail. The only major task left is the installation of a guardrail adjacent to the embankment. Department of Parks and Recreation officials have told us that the rail will be installed "very soon" and once it is, you'll be able to ride the path all the way to the Wissahickon Transit Center without battling traffic on Ridge Avenue and the detour signs will be removed. A formal ribbon cutting will occur with Mayor Nutter some time in August.

June Statistics for the Commuter Challenge!

Submitted by tbrode on Tue, 07/12/2011 - 1:28pm
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We did it again! Temple University was the team with the greatest amount of miles travel with 4, 790 miles for the month of June.  This brings the total mileage for the Temple Team between May and June 2011 to 7,963 miles. All the participants in the Commuter Challenge for the month of June biked and walked a total of 44,960 miles or the equivalent distance of going from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon 14 TIMES! Let’s keep up the good work and see if we can expand the categories Temple wins in.

Black women take their place in D.C.’s bike lanes

Submitted by tbrode on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 3:44pm
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Veronica Davis bikes almost everywhere, except to church on Sundays.

Fairmount Bicycles Decorated Bike Parade

Submitted by wandac on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 3:21pm
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Date & Time: 
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 2:00pm

Dress like a frenchman/woman for the Bastille Day Street Festival.

Saturday, July 16

2:00

Eastern State Penitentiary, 22nd and Fairmount Ave.

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Philadelphians ditch cars for bikes, SEPTA, and walking

Submitted by tbrode on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 2:38pm
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CHARLIE GILL marveled at his golden bronze glow. "Look how tan I am!" he said. "If I had a car, this would just be on my left forearm."

About a month ago, Gill, 27, moved from Berwyn to Fitler Square to get his English degree at Penn. Along with Berwyn's rolling green hills and a big back yard, Gill left something else behind in the 'burbs: his 2001 Toyota Camry.