Walk-Bike News
Bike Buses: a great way for students to get to school safely
The percentage of people biking to both Monta Vista and Cupertino High Schools have shown a slight upward trend, currently around 15% (Tino) and 12% (MV) of the student population. This is fairly typical of our local high schools, with the exception of Homestead High...
About the DeAnza Buffered Bike Lanes
Summary of Issues The vast majority of this road from Saratoga Ave in Saratoga to El Camino Real in Sunnyvale is already 2 lanes or 3 lanes. The lane reduction from 4 lanes to 3 lanes affects approx 0.03% of the road going north and 0.09% of the road going north....
Sometimes biking on the sidewalk is the safest option
Cities vary in whether they allow sidewalk riding. San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Palo Alto allow sidewalk riding by people of all ages (with some caveats), with restrictions in business districts. Cupertino prohibits sidewalk riding for people 13 years old and above, while...
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This real-world e-bike testing reveals the truth about pedal assist electric bicycle exercise
E-Bikes are everywhere and chances are you know someone who rides one. E-bikes make hills much easier and allow you to keep up a good speed even when you're tired. So are you really getting as much exercise as if you were riding a regular bike? I was reading an...
Regnart Creek Trail Update
The Regnart Creek Trail was sent out for bid on December 18, 2020, with the associated private land fence work bid sent out several days later. Nine construction companies have responded with a bid for the trail, with bids closing early in January. There were no bids...
You’ll be happier cycling when you get a rearview mirror
Ever since my first week-long Cycle Oregon, I’ve ridden with a rear-view mirror. Once you use one, you’ll never go without it. You feel safer, and are more secure knowing when a vehicle or cyclist is approaching you. (Check our site for some great safety tips....