The week in review: Bike news from around the world

Not everyone has time to read all the headlines in cycling everyday. Here are a few that caught our eye this week. From the uniting of three of the biggest bicycle advocacy groups in the US to big wins for David Zabriskie, lots has happened this week in cycling.


- Britain's Parliament debates the importance of bicycle infrastructure. Cycle parking, bike paths, and cyclists boosting the economy of Britain. Well worth watching.

- Three of the largest national bicycle advocacy groups join forces in a historic move. The League of American Bicyclists (the oldest, founded in 1880), Alliance for Biking & Walking, and Bikes Belong, have agreed that uniting the three organizations will enable them to improve bicycling nationwide in a strong and focused way.
Read more here from the Alliance for Biking and Walking
Or here from LAB
Or here from Bikes Belong

- A little old, but Peter Koonce rEvolving Transportation reports on a special Yield to Bikes LED sign at NE Grand & Couch in Portland. Story here.

- Ex-Contender racer and Salt Lake City native, Dave Zabriskie, takes the overall leader's jersey after an impressive first place in stage one's individual time trial in the Tour de Langkawi. Oh by the way, did we mention that DZ is vegan? Read more.

- California Bike Coalition and the city of Los Angeles co-sponsor Senate Bill 1464, the three foot law, in hopes of keeping California cyclists safe. Read more on this story on the California Bike Coalition site.

- "Fear mongering media be gone!" are the words of  the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, who published this article on bias media reporting of cycling deaths.

- A light that runs on eddy current? Fund Magnic Light on Kickstarter and help them bring these battery free lights to life.

- Berkeley, CA passes ordinance that makes it illegal for cars to harass cyclists. In the event that it does happen, a cyclist can sue for up to $1000. CBS San Francisco covered the story here

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