A collection of stories tagged 'bicyclists' from NPR. http://www.reverbiage.com/ Copyright 2006 Reverbiage.com. Reverbiage is not affiliated with NPR nor its member stations. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:06:49 EST High gas prices and heightened environmental awareness have led more bicyclists to take to already-congested streets. Road rage has escalated quickly — drivers complain that cyclists ignore traffic laws and cyclists contend that drivers deliberately try to run them down. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/54785 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93987420&ft=1&f=1012 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:25:00 EDT Bohmte, a small town in Germany, is implementing a "Shared Space" plan to decrease its traffic accident rate: strip a busy main street of road signs, curbs, sidewalks and stop lights, then mix the cars and trucks with pedestrians and bicyclists. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/44258 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18217318&ft=1&f=1001 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:38:00 EST The cemetery in the quiet college town of Davis, California has been invaded by wild turkeys. The birds are harassing mourners, chasing bicyclists and eating flowers. Cemetery managers are experimenting with techniques to get rid of them. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/42044 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16422237&ft=1&f=1051 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:00:00 EST A surprising -- and increasing -- number of bicyclists have renounced the technology of shifting gears. They're adopting the fixed-gear bike, and say it's a pure and honest biking experience. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/30683 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7217570 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:07:00 EST The Sprockettes, a troupe of do-it-yourself performing bicyclists from Portland, Ore., want to popularize a new performance sport that's part dance and part stunt biking. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/22154 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5613188 Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:00:00 EDT This week, thousands of bicyclists are pedaling across Iowa in the annual Ragbai race. John Freyer met up with cyclists and found that pork chops, pie, and potato salad motivate them to complete the 500-mile trek. He sends an audio postcard. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/4206 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4778717 Sat, 30 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT American bicyclist Lance Armstrong is set to win his 6th consecutive Tour de France. NPR's Liane Hansen speaks with Stephen Madden, editor in chief of Bicycling magazine, who is in Paris as racers pedal down the Champs Elysee to the finish line in the Place de la Concorde . http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/12590 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3616223 Sun, 25 Jul 2004 00:00:00 EDT