Critical Mass News

State law says that bicycles and vehicles are subject to the same laws on the road, but it's clear there are some troubles sharing.

Last Thursday, about a week after the May 29th death of cyclist Robert "Bobby" Cann , killed by an allegedly drunk, speeding driver at Clybourn and Larrabee, the Chicago Department of Transportation announced plans to stripe buffered bike lanes on the entire 3.5-mile length of Clybourn, from Division to Belmont.

If you're not already glued to the NBA Finals, here's one potential reason to tune in: Bicycling among NBA athletes - like almost everywhere else - is become an active trend.

PORTLAND'S BIKE ADVOCATES, in 2008, thought they'd have the mayor of their dreams.

Groupon honored one of its employees who was killed last week by a motorist while riding his bike with what it does best: a daily deal.

After perusing a rather bizarre Op-Ed in the Wall Street Journal the other day on the issue of bicycles as instruments of totalitarianism and being reminded of the idea that bike paths are part of a "new world order'', I've been asking myself, what is it that right wingers have against goddamn bicycles? Is it because riding a bike means consuming ... (more)

That support is gratefully acknowledged. --------- Left: a tour at the Congress for New Urbanism annual meeting in Salt Lake City was done on the new GREENbike bicycle sharing bikes.

Robert "Bobby" Cann was cycling on Clybourn Avenue last Wednesday when he was hit and killed by Ryne San Hamel, 28, of Park Ridge, driving a Mercedes sedan at 50 MPH, with a blood-alcohol content of .127, according to police.

They are interesting combination of celebration, exhibition and a sort of protest that can force motorists to slow to down to a leisurely bicycling speed.

On Friday and Sunday Live Nation Concerts will take place at the America's Cup Pavilion at Piers 27/29 at 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. respectively.

A month ago Miami's first ice cream bicycle debuted at Critical Mass. Well in case you missed it,, tonight's your second chance to witness history.

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- Some Huntington residents are trying to increase the number of people riding bikes by making it easier through the development of a map that will outline the best places to ride.

In today's Urban Planner: the first Yonge-Dundas beer garden of the season, Critical Mass, and Hooded Fang releases an album.

Cyclists around the country will take to the nation's roads on Friday morning, in a mass effort to promote a bike safety bill that will be discussed in the Knesset next week.

On a recent Friday evening, a carnival on wheels took to the streets of Baltimore.

I was all set to make some plans for this evening, but then I re-read the headline.

Last week marked the first official ride of Kidical Mass Arlington , a new collective of parents dedicated to helping get families on bikes.