Juneteenth ride this Saturday with Red, Bike, Green
Blog entry by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Fri, 17 Jun at 6:22am.

From our friends at Red Bike Green: 

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Bike to work Day 2011: One man's ride
Blog entry by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Fri, 13 May at 6:35am.

Did you bike to work? Our friend George did--and shot a whole day's worth of photos of him and his colleagues. Here's the photos--and some video.  Question--are they going to wait a whole year to do it again?

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Celebrate Bike to Work Day - Oakland loves bikes
Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Thu, 12 May at 1:29am.

Are you a bike rider? 

If you're a regular Oakland Local reader, chances are you either ride your bike a lot or think you should (Amy Gahran and Kwan Booth fall into the first category; I cop to the second). But whether you're on two wheels or not, it is impossible to miss the joyful bike renaissance happening all over Oakland. 

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May 7: First Oakland Art Ride with Rock Paper Scissors, East Bay Bike Party, Red Bike & Green

Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Fri, 6 May at 7:22am.

By Oakland Local Editorial Team

It's on! 

Rock Paper Scissors and a host of local bike organizations are kicking off a new project for spring 2011 called Oakland Art ride - OAR - that takes riders around town to see art work and crafts from local artisans. Here's the sked for the first one on May 7:

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May 5: CA Pan-Ethnic Health Network event explores link between transportation, health in Oakland
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Wed, 4 May at 4:17am.

Wondering how health and transportation access fit together?

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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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Ashby bike station opening soon
Blog entry by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Thu, 27 Jan at 8:13am.

A new 124-capacity bike station will open within a month at Ashby BART station. The bike station will be similar to the existing self-service bike parking facility at Embarcadero station, and will be located just south of the main station entrance.

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11 for 11: Red Bike Green's Jenna Burton promotes cycling for all
Article by Farrah Wilder.
Last updated at Fri, 14 Jan at 11:24am.

(Editor's note: First in our series that looks at Oakland Local's picks for people/organizations to watch in 2011. See all profiles in this series)

Jenna Burton is the founder of Red Bike and Green - a collective that hosts bike rides for African American cyclists. RBG is one of several new biking crews that are encouraging and responding to an increase in cycling within Oakland’s communities of color.

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