World Health Organization releases new WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior
The World Health Organization guidelines recommend the health benefits of being active, especially during the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. Up to 5 million deaths a year could be averted if the global population was more active. At a time when many people are homebound due to COVID-19, new WHO Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behavior, launched today, …
Bicyclists Call to Action to Publish Favorable Bicycle Legal Case By November 27th
Recently Attorney Richard Duquette shared good news for bicyclists about a new appeals court case (Catherine Williams V. County of Sonoma) that widely affects ALL bicyclists in California with regard to “Assuming the Risks of Dangerous Roadway conditions“. Read opinion. There are current cases pending in California, either in pre-litigation or litigation that will benefit from this …
Off Season Training for Cyclists
The off season is where the successful athlete is made. Not too many athletes have claimed to have “too much time to prepare.” On the contrary, the successful athlete is utilizing the offseason initially as a time to recover but is planning and preparing for the upcoming season. After a long and grueling road season, …
Cannondale Bicycles and EF Pro Cycling to Launch New Cycling Programs to Increase Racial Diversity
New Cycling Programs for Historically Black Colleges & Universities and Tribal Colleges & Universities Cannondale and EF Pro Cycling recently announced an initiative that will help create opportunity and increase racial diversity in cycling at the collegiate level in the United States. Starting in 2021, with an initial commitment of three years, they will partner …
Participants Needed for a Cycling Research Study
Mary Jane Bouman is an Exercise Science graduate student at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and is currently performing a study entitled “Association between Rider’s Height and Riding Comfort, Pain, Frequency and Duration.” Bouman explained, “It is possible that shorter riders experience more pain and discomfort due to the length of the industry-standard crankarm …
OC Public Works – Help with Virtual Site Audits in Support of Active Transportation Plan
The County of Orange is developing an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) that will establish a vision and a roadmap for implementing pedestrian and bicyclist facilities within the County’s unincorporated communities. Provide Your Input on Walking & Bicycling Facilities in Your Area With that said, we want to hear your input! By planning a safe and …
