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Bike Love News #18 - December 11, 2022

Hello and thank you for dropping in to read my little collection of stories that highlight all the ways bikes make life better. Please let me know what you think.

How Women Can Help Create a Safer and More Accessible Cycling Community

Women are often the primary caretakers of their families and perform 76.2 per cent of the total hours of unpaid care work – more than three times as much as men. As such, they have a much higher requirement for safe cycling infrastructure in order to see cycling as a viable transport option. This makes it possible for women to help better assess how cycling-friendly a city is.


How a 3,427 Mile Bike Ride Around Britain Saved One Writer's Mental Health

The disruption, stress and loss caused by the pandemic had taken a toll on writer Simon Parker. He found relief in cycling, eventually traversing the length of the country, which also led to a book titled "Riding Out." Read the whole article, it's worth it and check out his book.


UK Woman Honored for Efforts to Make Cycling More Accessible

Kate Jenkins, 64, has been honoured for her efforts to encourage more women to try out cycling as well as improving equality and diversity in cycling. Part of this work includes setting up the not-for-profit Watford Cycle Hub 10 years ago, with the aim of making cycling accessible for all.


Why These Mexican Bike Enthusiasts Are Fighting Local Gang Culture

This fantastic photo-essay is a pretty remarkable example of the difference bikes can make in people's lives. Los Chilangos Lowbike Club, which includes more than 100 members, began in 2014 as a way to promote positive lowrider biking culture as an alternative to falling into the world of drugs and gangs. Read the full story and get a deeper look at the Los Chilangos culture.


Little Traverse Wheelway Users Provide Big Boost for Local Economy

Closer to home, this beautiful bike path in Northern Michigan is not only fun to ride, it's good for the community. I mean, I think we all know cyclists are pretty social people who enjoy stopping for a bite to eat along a bike ride. “The Little Traverse Wheelway is seeing about 116,000 trail users annually and they’re creating an estimated $10 million impact on the local economy,” said Brent Bolin, TOMTC executive director. “Visiting trail users don’t just ride and walk our trails; they also stay in local motels or campgrounds, eat in local restaurants and shop in local stores.”
This is an excellent how-to guide for anyone interested in creating a local project to help support bike riding in their community. Great ideas - bike bus, helmet decorating, fundraising bike rides, street murals - with step-by-step instructions.


The Durango community, along with professional bike mechanics from Scott Sports, the Silver Stallion Bicycle & Coffee Works, and local bike shops, gathered to collect, repair and donate more than 80 bicycles to the Navajo Nation. Not only did the “Share the Love Cycle” event generate more than 80 bicycles to be donated, it also helped keep old bikes and bike parts out of the landfill.


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