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Bike News Roundup: A Republican mayor on why investing in cycling is vital for all cities

It’s time for the (somewhat) weekly Bike News Roundup! First up, here’s the Republican mayor of Indianapolis on why investing in bike infrastructure is vital for every city, no matter the political leaning:

Mayor Greg Ballard: Making Bicycling a Priority in Indianapolis from Streetfilms on Vimeo.


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Halftime show! I’ve been sent a link to this video countless times. Even my mother, who lives nowhere close to New York and does not ride a bike, sent me this link with a note about how condescending and ridiculous these WSJ commentators are. So, get ready to for the bikelash, brought to its logical (or, rather, illogical) conclusion:

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