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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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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bikes + beer + benefit = fun! (Community Voices)
Blog entry by Gene Anderson.
Last updated at Sun, 26 Feb at 8:13am.

This past Sunday was a great event combining several of my favorite things: beer, bikes and Oakland. It was the Tour de Bière 2012, led by The Grand Cru, as a fundraiser for the East Bay Bike Coalition. With a full day of biking and beer tasting, plus discounts at several destinations, it was a bargain at $25 per person. So it was unsurprising when tickets sold out for it in 4 days.

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Come out on Saturday to support Bikes4Life in West Oakland
Blog entry by Tony Coleman.
Last updated at Fri, 10 Feb at 7:37am.

Bikes 4 Life celebrates its second anniversary Saturday following a grand remodel and with a bike giveaway to local youth Saturday.

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Local bike messenger co-op expands - puts call out for bike enthusiasts

Article by Amabelle Ocampo.
Last updated at Sat, 19 Nov at 8:42am.

Have a package?

Bike messengers will deliver.

In 1994, three bike activists opened Pedal Express to promote clean air living, building on a foundation of cycling, an environmentally conscious alternative to driving cars.

The worker-owned bicycle courier cooperative specializes in regularly scheduled and cargo deliveries.

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Bike shop offers inclusive, collaborative services near Oakland's Lake Merritt (Community Voices)
Blog entry by Charlie Stephens.
Last updated at Thu, 27 Oct at 11:43am.

Tucked away on the east side of Lake Merritt is a little shop that you wish you had stumbled upon on accident. It’s one of those gems you find and then can’t believe everyone you like isn’t hanging out there all the time.

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Pedalfest provides fun, food, beer and bikes
Blog entry by Gene Anderson.
Last updated at Mon, 24 Oct at 1:10pm.

Saturday was Pedalfest, a celebration of bikes, cycling, food, family and fun. There was perfect weather for the large crowd that turned out.

There were handmade bikes of all shapes and sizes, a vintage bike museum, a BMX riding demo, the Whiskey Drome, a kids' area and bike parade, food, live music, beer, and of course valet bike parking.

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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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