Utility cycling

InventHelp Inventor Develops Safe Signaling Aid for Cyclists (HTM-6479)

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Transport, Transportation planning, Cycling safety, Utility cycling, Cycling, Road safety

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --"It is difficult for many cyclists to make their intentions known to nearby motorists, pedestrians and even other cyclists," said an inventor from Barking, Essex, United Kingdom.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --"It is difficult for many cyclists to make their intentions known to nearby motorists, pedestrians and even other cyclists," said an inventor from Barking, Essex, United Kingdom.
  • "To provide a clear way to indicate if a cyclist intends to make a turn, I came up with this highly visible indicator."
  • He created a prototype for the HAND RISK INDICATOR to offer a clear way to signal intentions to others on the roadway.
  • The accessory ensures that nearby motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists are aware of the rider's direction of travel.

Nearly 100,000 Ride in Bay Area Bike to Work Day 2018

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Saturday, May 12, 2018
Transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, Utility cycling, Bike-to-Work Day, National Bike Month, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Kaiser Permanente

SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The 24th annual Bike to Work Day (BTWD) traversed the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, May 10.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The 24th annual Bike to Work Day (BTWD) traversed the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, May 10.
  • Nearly 100,000 pedalers strong, the riders turned a typical May Thursday morning commute into a rolling celebration of bike riding .
  • Presented by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), 511.org and Kaiser Permanente, Bike to Work Day encourages Bay Area residents to leave their cars at home or skip the bus/train/ferry for the day and commute on two wheels for the first time or the umpteenth time.
  • Bike to Work Day is the largest event in the Bay Area's celebration of May's National Bike Month, but there are many other events and activities held during the month.

Month-long Bay Area Bike Challenge started May 1

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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Utility cycling, Bike-to-Work Day, Association of Bay Area Governments, Abag, Bicycle commuting

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --May 1 was the start of the Bay Area Bike Challenge (previously known as Team Bike Challenge)!

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --May 1 was the start of the Bay Area Bike Challenge (previously known as Team Bike Challenge)!
  • "The 2018 Bike Challenge is more inclusive and flexible than ever before," said Shiloh Ballard, Executive Director of the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition.
  • Presented by MTC, 511 and Kaiser Permanente, Bay Area Bike to Work Day encourages local residents to try commuting on two wheels for the first time and celebrates those who bike to work regularly.
  • Prizes for the Bike Commuter of the Year winners were donated by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), Chipotle and Mike's Bikes .

2018 Bike Commuter of the Year Winners Announced

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Thursday, April 26, 2018
Bike-to-Work Day, Utility cycling, Association of Bay Area Governments, Abag

SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- This week Bay Area Bike to Work Day (BTWD) organizers named the winners of the 2018 Bike Commuter of the Year awards.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- This week Bay Area Bike to Work Day (BTWD) organizers named the winners of the 2018 Bike Commuter of the Year awards.
  • The complete list of 2018 Bike Commuter of the Year award winners:
    Alameda County: Jeffrey Buell (see above) is teaching his children how to live a more healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
  • Get on the road to becoming a future Bike Commuter of the Year winner by joining the Bay Area Bike Challenge in May.
  • Prizes for the Bike Commuter of the Year winners were donated by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), Chipotle and Mike's Bikes .