Old Oakland's Bike Away From Work celebration a big hit
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Fri, 13 May at 10:14pm.

Capping off a record-setting turnout at Oakland's 18th Bike to Work Day Thursday, the East Bay Bicycle Coalition and Walk Oakland Bike Oakland welcomed hundreds of bike commuters to the Bike Away From Work Party.

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Get your ride on during Oakland Bike to Work Day Events - Thursday, May 12
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Tue, 10 May at 11:41pm.

With Oakland celebrating its 18th Bike to Work Day this Thursday, May 12, the East Bay Bicycle Coalition, Walk Oakland Bike Oakland and hundreds of volunteers are throwing a schedule of events befitting of city's two-wheeled commuters.

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Ride to Work with your Council member in Pedal Pool
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Tue, 10 May at 12:08am.

As part of the Bike to Work Day festivities on Thursday, May 12, and to celebrate bicycling as a shared experience, consider joining an Oakland District Pedal Pool on your way to work.

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Nominations open for 2011 Bike Commuter of the Year
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Thu, 7 Apr at 12:59am.

Do you know a champion bike commuter? Maybe they ride for their health, or to save money, or just to be outside. They might ride an expensive custom racing bike, or a cheap, but efficient, hand-me-down. Did they convince their employer to install bike lockers or parking? Do they ride rain or shine? Do they inspire you to ditch your car and your Clipper card for two wheels?

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Bicycle Summer 2010 (And the Oakland Bicycle Flickr Slideshow!)
Article by Laura McCamy.
Last updated at Sun, 16 May at 5:39am.

The days are getting longer, the sun is shining (most of the time) and the streets of Oakland are filled with happy cyclists.

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Bike To Work And Stay Safe With These Quick Tips!
Blog entry by Rena Ragimova.
Last updated at Sat, 15 May at 12:51am.

 

 Happy Bike To Work Day, Oakland!  This month has already seen a lot of energy from long-time bikers and their inspired, soon-to-be two-wheeled compatriots.   

For many of us, riding a bike is, well, not always "just like riding a bike".  As cycling becomes more and more popular as the main mode of transport around Oakland, we will be seeing more newbies on the road.  Sadly, we're also seeing many Ghost Bikes around the community.  Oakland Local wants to make sure that you get to work, to class, to the store, or to the bars in one piece.  But how do you do that exactly? We put the question to the East Bay Bike Coalition online community and here are some of the answers they gave us.
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Bike to Work Day 2010 Rolls Through Oakland
Article by Laura McCamy.
Last updated at Sat, 15 May at 12:50am.

May 13 dawned cool and overcast. But the sun shone from the smiles of the enthusiastic greeters at energizer stations set up for the Bay Area’s 16th annual Bike to Work Day. Cyclists received cheers, goodie bags and snacks to encourage them on their ride.

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With 'Bike to Work' Coming Thursday, OL Talks to New 'Bicycle Commuter of the Year'
Article by Laura McCamy.
Last updated at Thu, 13 May at 3:28pm.

“It’s nice to not be in a box.  To feel like we’re people and not machines.” 

T.D. Fisher, Oakland resident and Alameda County Bicycle Commuter of the Year for 2010, bubbles over with enthusiasm for cycling. “I feel happier.  I feel like more is possible.  I feel physically stronger.”

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