A.M. Greenlist: AAA-esque service for bicycles
>> First-time tips for newbie cyclers who plan to two-wheel on Bike to Work Day tomorrow! Damien Newton of Streetsblog LA has links and tips for you to plan your ride while taking advantage of the many freebies that are going to be given out at pit stops tomorrow.
>> Are you a cyclist who occasionally drives? Then dump AAA and sign up for Better World, because the latter lets you add on a "bicycle membership" for just $17. In addition to bicycle road assistance, the deal includes a membership to the League of American Bicyclists, a subscription to Bicycling magazine, and other goodies. Car-free? Then get a bike-only membership for $39.95. (via Tiny Choices)
>> Eco-sportswear company Patagonia's having its "2nd-Annual Patagonia Retail Cycling Challenge." The store whose employees rack up the most miles using only human-powered transportation from May 10-18 wins! If only all companies had such fun contests.
>> The Blessing of the Bikes took place at Good Samaritan Hospital yesterday, and LAist has photos. I actually don't quite understand what exactly the intent of this event is. Is it for Catholic cyclers?
>> Cycling convo with council member. Mack Reed of LA Metblogs has an impromptu chat about bike trails with council member Tom LaBonge when the two are stopped at a red light.
>> Bicycles make a city healthier. Writes J. Matthew Roney for Earth Policy Institute: "Promoting the bike as a clean and efficient alternative to the personal automobile is a practical way for cities to reduce traffic congestion and smog. To simultaneously confront those problems as well as climate change and an emerging obesity epidemic, government leaders and advocacy groups are working to bring cycling back to prominence in the urban transport mix." (via The Cleanest Line)
Image of "Biking to Work" courtesy of Chelsea Green Publishing
