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U.S. Bicycling Participation Benchmarking Report

How many Americans ride a bike? How often do they ride? Why do they ride? Accurate information on bicycling participation is essential in evaluating our overall work and the effectiveness of our programs and key projects. Existing research on bicycling … Continue reading

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Perception is Everything

From a post in the Ventura Bicycle Union Facebook page – Oxnard has some work to do:

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How San Luis Obispo Established the Most Powerful Bike Funding Policy in the Nation

by Eric Meyer and Dan Rivoire on February 10, 2015 Eric Meyer is a former board member of the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Coalition, a former Planning Commissioner for the City of San Luis Obispo, and the former Chairman of the San … Continue reading

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Smart Language Matters

How Smart Language Helped End Seattle’s Paralyzing Bikelash Broadway, Seattle. Michael Andersen blogs for The Green Lane Project, a PeopleForBikes program that helps U.S. cities build better bike lanes to create low-stress streets. Instead of “cyclists,” people biking. Instead of … Continue reading

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Oxnard City Council – July 22, 2014 Presentation

On Tuesday July 22, 2014, Anthony Navarro and friends and Danna Aten made heartfelt and informative presentations before the Oxnard City Council and got a great response from the Mayor. See the clips here: Anthony Navarro and Friends (plus comments … Continue reading

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2014 Ride of Silence

Ride of Silence 3rd Annual Anthony Martinez Jr. Memorial Bike Ride Wednesday, May 21st Meet at 6:00 pm, Ride at 7:00pm sharp 905 Redwood Street in Oxnard at – Our Savior Lutheran Church – between M and J streets. We … Continue reading

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Protected Bicycle Lanes

Thank you Anthony and Toby for pointing to this informative video on protected bike lanes. It’s said that in communities with protected bike lanes – bike ridership goes up at least 4 times. The rise of American protected bike lanes: … Continue reading

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2nd Annual Memorial Ride of Silence in Oxnard

Dear Bicycle Riders and Supporters, It’s our pleasure to announce the 2nd Annual Memorial Ride of Silence in Oxnard. Please support this event in the memory of Anthony Martinez Jr. and all cyclists killed or injured by motorists. EVERYONE is … Continue reading

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Oxnard Community Bike Ride – Saturday May 18th – 9:45am @ Plaza Park

Enjoy riding around Oxnard with a group!  Please join us Saturday, May 18th @ 9:45am – Plaza Park Gather at 9:45am – Plaza Park – Start at 10am sharp Cyclists of all levels are welcome. No one will be left … Continue reading

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Oxnard Community Bike Ride – Saturday February 16th – 9:45am @ Plaza Park

Enjoy riding around Oxnard with a group!  Please join us this Saturday, February 16th @ 9:45am – Plaza Park Gather at 9:45am – Plaza Park – Start at 10am sharp We will ride to CSUCI and back to Plaza Park. … Continue reading

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