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Celebration of Cycling summit addresses bike safety, Coast-to-Coast Connector, road diets and more

Bicycle advocates from across the state met in Clermont this past weekend to talk all things bikes. Hosted by Bike Florida, the City of Clermont and Orlando Health, the Nov. 13 gathering kicked off the 2015 Celebration of Cycling weekend. Bicyclist safety, the Coast-to-Coast Connector (C2C), and more were on the […]

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Orange County Mayor Jacobs’ Walk Ride Thrive initiative advocates for bike helmet safety

Bike helmets can save lives.  Though they don’t prevent all injuries, helmets are critical to reducing the risk of severe head injuries.  One study estimates that helmet use reduced the odds of head injury by 50 percent and the odds of head, face, or neck injury by 33 percent in […]

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Webinar: The Economic and Fiscal Benefits of Walkable and Bike-able City and Town Centers

You’re no doubt aware how a walkable and bike-able city benefits you physically and fiscally—plenty of exercise keeps you light while less gasoline keeps your wallet heavy. But have you considered how walk-and-bike friendliness might benefit a city economy? Start wondering, and tune in for a webinar on the subject: The Economic […]

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Join a bicycle ride Sunday to benefit a critically injured cyclist

Chris Liddy’s community knows him as “that guy.” The one who welcomes everyone with his smile, his energy and his jokes. In July, Chris was critically injured when the semitrailer he was driving crashed into another truck. Remaining in the hospital since July 23, his hospital bills have skyrocketed. Chris loves […]

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Orlando Sentinel & FDOT’s DeWayne Carver: Wider bike lanes make cycling safer in Florida

You’re riding your bike in the bike lane on a busy street and notice that there is a huge pothole in your way. When traffic is already whizzing by right beside you, where do you go? Wider bike lanes = more room for people on bikes to maneuver on hazardous […]