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Bike program to donate money to Gustav relief

Posted on September 1st .
From the Star-Tribune:ST. PAUL, Minn. - A program aimed at boosting bicycle use in the Twin Cities during the Republican National Convention will now ...
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Beware of Bicycles… and maps… and bricks… and…

Posted on August 26th .
Also be on the lookout for people wearing shoes, as terrorists often use them to protect their feet during an attack. From the Denver Post: Denver Police have issued an ...
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Wheeling while dealing at political conventions

Posted on August 26th .
From the LA Times: In rare bipartisan agreement, both Democrats and Republicans will have free bikes available for temporary use during their conventions, the Democrats in Denver from Aug. ...
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Bike path named in honour of cycling activist

Posted on August 25th . %
From the Montreal Gazette: The cycling route running along de Maisonneuve Blvd. was officially named the Claire Morissette bike path yesterday afternoon amid fanfare and promises to make Montreal ...
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Write a Letter, Get a Free T-shirt

Posted on August 21st .
From Rails To Trails Conservancy: Write a Letter, Make a Difference, Get a Free T-shirt: During the last week of August, congressional representatives will be in their home districts campaigning ...

Bikes Belong to provide 2000 bikes for Democratic and Republican conventions

Posted on August 21st . %
From Bikes Belong: Bikes Belong and Humana will bring 1,000 bicycles to the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 25-28. We’ll also bring another 1,000 bicycles to the ...