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Friends and Family of Nyier ‘Nas’ Cunningham are hosting a Bike Out in celebration of Nas’s life on Saturday, September 24th at 12pm. Nas was killed while riding his bike just a couple blocks away from his Parkside home in...

Remember a few months ago when we were talking about making Philly streets safer for bikes? Unfortunately, City Council has a bill right now that is set to do the opposite. Councilmember Jannie Blackwell introduced Bill 18013400 last Thursday that says...

The second annual Philly Free Streets is happening this Saturday, October 28. There will be a seven-mile radius completely car-free for you to bike, walk, skate basically whatever your heart desires – that doesn’t involve a car. Philly Free Streets...

My name is Alisha and I’m a Philadelphia biker (two wheels, no motor). Let’s get one thing straight: I love biking in this city. But as any Philadelphia biker will tell you, it ain’t always easy. That’s why I”m debuting...

If you ask for it (enough), they will come. A little while back, I tried looking into how Philly residents could register their bikes for our Where Can I Wednesday column. After a few emails and calls, I was surprised...

Let’s face it: Biking is SO hot right now. We’ve already discussed our excitement for the city’s upcoming Bike Share program and more bike-friendly plans. But where can you find your own two-wheels to get in on the action? We got you covered in today’s Where Can I Wednesday column. Whether you’re looking for a bike, need some repairs OR just want to rent two-wheels (or surrey!) to explore Fairmount Park, Philly has options for you!

Biking While a Woman (BWW) is a condition that appears to affect large numbers of potential female cyclists in the US. Nearly every study that looks to answer the question "who rides bikes" turns up results indicating "mostly men." Something about being a woman keeps women off bikes, or perhaps it's BWM that gets men onto bikes.  But as a woman, I can only share insights into what it's like for me and other female friends to ride our bikes in Philly and surrounding areas. I started riding a bike because I was in grad school, spending insane hours at school and coming home at various hours. The thought of paying Septa for the privilege of sitting in traffic on a bus; standing on a corner waiting for a bus; a bus or train schedule dictating my arrival or departure from school made me anxious and even a little angry. Even though it's public transit, I didn't like needing fossil fuels to get around. I got a bike and never looked back. >Are you a lady who still hasn't made the transition to biking? Here's 6 reasons you should catch on to the BWW now:

Making plans for you week but still have some spare time to fill? Whether you’re looking for gardening tips, bike trips or just want to celebrate some #Philly love, here’s our round up of local green events happening this week. Check em out after the jump!

Want to bike in the best bike commuting city? Your opportunity for the Annual Bike to Work Day is this Monday! (UPDATED)