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Philip Zweig's Epic Cycling Year

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Some of you may remember the story we ran on Philip Zweig last Spring as he perservered on his committment to bicycle every single day of 2011:  http://bconwa.com/attachments/001_35_Spring_2011.pdf

Here's the local news coverage of his completed journey:

 http://www.nwaonline.com/news/2012/jan/08/pedaling-persistence-20120108/

Last Updated on Monday, 09 January 2012 16:42
 

Highway 71 Classic 2012

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IIIIThe 2012 Highway 71 Classic will be March 4th.registration button

 

 

Last Updated on Sunday, 05 February 2012 10:48
 

BikeEDSchedule

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signalBike ED Schedule

No prior bicycling experience required.  Dress code casual.
You can help open the doors of responsible cycling for a child!

Bike ED is at Leverett Elementary at 1124 W. Cleveland Street during February.

Wed 2/8   1:00:   3rd grade helmet fit, bike maintenance
Thur 2/9    1:00:   3rd grade, walking drill, helmet fit, bike maintenance                       

More Schedule....

Last Updated on Monday, 06 February 2012 08:50
 

Bike Train at Washington Elementary

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Choo-choo, the bike train is up and running to Washington Elementary.
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Last Updated on Friday, 16 December 2011 13:30
 

NW AR Razorback Greenway

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NWA Planning Commission to Host Razorback Greenway Public Input Workshops

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Article UPDATE, 02/03/12

Back in March of last year, we had exciting news to share about funds granted to expand the pedestrian and bicycling trails throughout a greater part of the NWA region.  Today we are happy to announce that soon YOUR input is requested.

CLICK HERE for complete details on the Public Open House Workshops being hosted by the NWA Regional Planning Commission on February 29th, 2012.

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Last Updated on Sunday, 05 February 2012 10:40
 

NW AR Regional Active Transportation

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We've posted a few bicycle-related excerpts from the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan for NW AR.  The Plan can be viewed in its entirety

Last Updated on Friday, 16 December 2011 13:43
 

On-Street Linkages in Fayetteville

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chevronBike Lanes and Sharrows are cropping up around Fayetteville!
To create a active transporation network, a city must create the sort of On-Street Linkages  that encourage cyclists to brave mixed traffic.

This map  "Potential 2011 On-Street Linkages" shows streets that are being considered for on-street signage, lanes or sharrows.  More routes are shown than can be funded in 2011.  The City of Fayetteville Active Transportation Coordinator, Matt Mihalevich, wants your input as to which of the routes on the above map should happen first, or if other routes should be considered.  Please email Matt at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    Input accepted through August, 2011

Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 April 2011 18:18
 

Highway 71 Classic 2011

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ANOTHER GREAT RIDE. 

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The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks extends a huge Thank You to our fantastic sponsors, dedicated volunteers and participating cyclists! 

Sponsors:  Arsaga's, Fayetteville Bicycle Company, Greenhouse Grille, Highrollery Cyclery, Lewis and Clark Outfitters, Ozark Natural Foods and Stone Mill Bread Co.

176 CYCLISTS, $2460 RAISED FOR THE CAUSE.  The BCO operates on a very low overhead and brings Bicycle Education to all

Last Updated on Friday, 16 December 2011 13:31
 

Looking for a Fun Bicycle Ride or a Bicycle Vacation?

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Check out the five weekly group rides listed on Tri-Sports Calendar.  Weekend mornings or weekday evenings, varying difficulties from beginner to advanced.

Also, check out the 20 routes listed at arkansasracing.com for a variety of back road escapes.  Each route comes with a detailed description and route map.

For a two-week get-away, check out the Arkansas Bicycle Tour.  Click the "Read More" link for description.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 July 2010 10:37
 
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Heart Attack Risk related to Car Ownership

People who owned both a car and a TV, both indicators of a sedentary lifestyle, had a 27% increased risk of a heart attack, compared to those who owned neither a car nor a TV.

The findings come from the INTERHEART study, a case-control study of over 29,000 people from 262 centres in 52 countries in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, North and South America.

http://www.stonehearthnewsletters.com/heart-attack-links-to-car-tv-ownership-exercise-interheart-study/benefits-exercise/

 
Bicycle Ridership Is Up

As Gas Prices Rise, Bicycle Ridership Is Up -- So Why Are Lawmakers Gutting Bike Programs?

The price tag for more than 3,000 federally funded bike and pedestrian projects last year amounted to less than half the cost of one highly contested highway project.

Full story at:

http://www.alternet.org/environment/151090/as_gas_prices_rise,_bicycle_ridership_is_up_--_so_why_are_lawmakers_gutting_bike_programs

 
Bicycle & Pedestrian Projects Create More Jobs

Another Report supporting the idea that Bicycle and Pedestrian projects are better for the economy than auto-centric projects.

http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/2011/06/28/new-report-reveals-bike-and-pedestrian-projects-create-more-jobs-than-those-for-cars-only/

CONCLUSION:

The U.S. is currently experiencing high unemployment, unsustainable use of carbon-based energy, and a national obesity epidemic. All three of these problems can be partly addressed through increased walking and cycling. Providing pedestrian and cycling infrastructure for the purposes of commuting, recreation, and fitness, is arguably more important than ever before. In addition, this study finds that designing and building this infrastructure can also address the problem of unemployment, by creating jobs for engineers, construction workers, and workers who produce the asphalt, signs, and other construction materials.

We collected data from departments of transportation and public works departments in 11 cities nationwide and evaluated 58 separate projects. These projects ranged from road construction and rehabilitation, to building new multi-use trails and widening roads to include bike lanes and sidewalks. Using an input-output model with state-specific data, we estimated the employment impacts of each project and presented the results by project, by city, and by type.  We found that on average, these various transportation infrastructure projects create 9 in-state jobs for each $1 million of spending and an additional 3 jobs if we include out-of-state effects. In addition, we found that the highest level of job creation was for bicycle-only infrastructure such as building or refurbishing bike lanes. These projects created up to 11.4 jobs per $1 million when we consider only in-state effects. This was followed by pedestrian-only infrastructure (such as sidewalks and pedestrian crossings) and multi-use trails, which created close to 10 jobs for each $1 million spent on the project. These findings suggest that when confronted with a decision of whether or not to include pedestrian and/or bicycle facilities in transportation infrastructure projects, planning officials should do so, not only because of the environmental, safety, and health benefits but also because these projects can create local jobs.

 
The Bicycle Dividend

another article about the economic payoff of investing in bicycling: 

http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/04/the-bicycle-dividend/?emc=eta1

excerpt:

"Major improvements in bike infrastructure wouldn’t just make it easier to get to work. They would also create work, a high priority in our high-unemployment economy."

 
Your Commute Is Killing You
Long commutes cause obesity, neck pain, loneliness, divorce, stress, and insomnia.
By Annie LowreyPosted Thursday, May 26, 2011
 

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