Hella fun in Oakland during EBBC's Bike to Work Day Happy Hour Party (Photos)
Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Mon, 14 May at 7:02am.

By Oakland Local Editorial Team

Were you one of the 17,000 people in Alameda County who biked to work this past week?

And if yes, did you get a drink in return? 

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Oakland's Bike to Work Day breaks new records
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Fri, 11 May at 6:29am.

For the 19th year in a row, Oakland hit the streets and broke records on Bike to Work Day.

Oakland saw 6 percent more riders than last year, setting a new all-time record. At Broadway and 27th Street, which has seen major improvements with new bikeways and signage, the number of people riding by on bikes this Bike to Work Day increased 40 percent from last year.

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East Bay Bicycle Coalition says Bike to Work Day breaks all records in 2012 (Community Voices)
Article by East Bay Bicycle ....
Last updated at Thu, 10 May at 1:38pm.

According to sponsor The East Bay Bicycle Coalition, over 17,000 riders commuting to work were counted at 143 energizer stations this morning.  That is a 22 %  increase in cyclists over 2011.  Mayor Jean Quan of Oakland rode 8 miles on her trusty electric bike from Eastmont Mall to City Hall, accompanied by a large contingent of riders.

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Participate in Oakland's 19th Bike to Work Day - TODAY, MAY 10
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Thu, 10 May at 7:07am.

Did you know that Oakland has the eighth largest Bike to Work Day in the United States?

Or that Oakland ranks seventh in the U.S. for women that bike?

Or that Oakland has the sixth highest rate of bike riding?

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Old Oakland's Bike Away From Work celebration a big hit
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Fri, 13 May at 11:14pm.

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 Wed, 11 May at 12:41am.

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 1:08am.

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 1:59am.

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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