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OK, bike fever has hit this week. Like, every time I turn around there's a new event or awesome thing happening. If you're a biker, you should LOVE Philly right now. And if you're not, buy a damn bike immediately. Find out about Philly bike shares, Naked Bike Ride & the Full Moon Bike Ride - after the jump!

Philadelphia does it again! USA Today named the Schuylkill Bike Path #12 in the nation, along with favorites Minneapolis (#1), Boulder (#2) and Portland (#4). 19 bike paths were ranked total for "direct access to business districts while avoiding city traffic and making few street crossings, exceptionally beautiful (props!) and separate from traffic". The Schuylkill Trail was given props for bringing commuters into the city from the suburbs, where they'd otherwise be out of reach. Find out more about how Philly dominates another list, after the jump:

Bike to Work Day was last week, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to start biking now! Bike commuting not only leads to a healthier lifestyle – it reduces carbon emissions that contribute to global warming.  Plus, as the number one bike commuting city, employers and employees alike should encourage more folk to bike Philly. Here are 6 tips for Philly bike commuting in the fourth-best bicycling city in the country:

The National Bike Challenge officially began May 1st. The challenge is essentially a nationwide effort to increase bicycle ridership through camaraderie and good-natured competition. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP) is organizing the initiative for Philly. So how does the National Bike Challenge work?

It's an exciting week for petaling! The 2012 Philly Bike Expo is this weekend on October 27-28 at the 23rd Street Armory (22 S. 23rd St). A range of (Find out about the Bike Expo this weekend AND the latest bike commuting stat, after the jump!)

Happy Friday! Hope you'll been outside soaking up some of the last rays of August this weekend (or last night, a la Diner En Blanc). Here's a few green links & news you may have missed:

A few years ago, I was wary of buying a bike: It was scary, I hadn't ridden a bike since I was a child AND I had no idea where to even start buying one! Luckily, two local guys knew there were people like me out there... and decided to cater to their needs. Jason Hoover and Sandeep Gopal started Edibikes with (Find out more about Edibikes & how the non-bikers can get in on the action too, after the jump!)

Not ready to bite the bullet and purchase a bike yet? You can now give it a spin by renting one in Fairmount Park! Today, Mayor Nutter, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy welcomed Wheel Fun Rentals to Fairmount Park at 3 locations: Lloyd Hall (Boathouse Row), Love Park & Bathey House/Trolley Car Cafe in East Falls. These bike rentals won't be strictly benefiting (Find out more about these new wheels after the jump!)

Spring has Sprung, and Philly's exploding with activity both indoors & out. I can't wait to play in the warm weather this weekend! Here's a roundup of some events & recent green news: