Spain Sold More Bicycles than Cars in 2012

For the first time in history (since bike sales started to be tracked), Spaniards bought more bicycles than cars. Last year, 780,000 bicycles were sold in the country compared to 700,000 cars. Read more.

Velo Wash Cleans Mountainbikes in 10 Seconds

Because he got annoyed with long queues at washing areas at Mountainbike trails Luc Sterckx decided to design an automated wash tunnel. It’s targeting Mountainbikes, but of course also suited for all other bike categories.

Video - Always Ride in the Bike Lane, by Law?

Guy gets ticketed for not riding in bike lane: makes video of himself smashing into things in bike lanes. Watch video.

Champlain: Québec veut une structure à deux niveaux

Le système léger sur rail (SLR), qui pourra transporter jusqu'à 30 000 personnes à l'heure entre la Rive-Sud et le centre-ville de Montréal, ne sera pas prêt à être mis en service pour l'inauguration du nouveau lien qui remplacera le pont Champlain, en 2021. Read more.

A Dutch Guy Is Disgusted By America, But He Has A Hell Of A Point

Apart from being able to deliver the nicest reprimand of all time, this Dutch cyclist's conclusion is inescapably accurate: America doesn't take bicycles seriously. Watch video.

Hungarian Transport Minister Signs National Cycling Charter

"Volner Pal, the Hungarian minister for transport and infrastructure, has officially signed the Hungarian cycling charter on Tuesday, 17. The charter has been developed by the national cycling round table, a cooperation of seven Hungarian cycling NGOs and ECF that has been recognized by the national government.

"The Charter proposes to the government to ask for 200 million Euro (US$269.6 million) in direct EU funding for cycling and another 200 million Euro in indirect funding. The cycling roundtable hopes to increase the share of cycling in Hungary from 19% to 22% or more, and make Hungary one of the most cycling-friendly countries in Europe. Hungary already has one of the highest modal shares of cycling..."  Read Charter.

National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) unveiled a new design manual

A blueprint for the 21st century streetscape, the Urban Street Design Guide demonstrates how streets of every size can be reimagined and reoriented as safe, sustainable public spaces for people walking, driving, biking, and taking transit. Read more.

Two-Thirds of New York City Voters Say They Want Better Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure

A survey commissioned by the advocacy group Transportation Alternatives showed that 67 percent of likely voters in the city’s five boroughs either “strongly support” or “somewhat support” installing protected bicycle lanes and pedestrian islands in their neighborhoods. Read more.

Ottawa Student Transportation Authority

A position for a New Safety and Accessible Transportation Coordinator was created to champion our efforts in promoting this program as well as other measures for OSTA to encourage active means of transportation. The role of the coordinator is creating a culture of safety, controls centralized accessible transportation routes and actively contributes to the School Active Transportation (SAT) Support network. Read more.

Experience the real Montreal on a guided bike tour

Many visitors are experiencing Canada's second-largest city from behind the handlebars of a bicycle. Watch video.