Cycling Archives

He completed a quest to walk all Berkeley’s streets — but there’s an asterisk

Three years and 285 miles later, mathematician Bryan Bischof has wandered 99% of the city’s streets, but the last 1% remains elusive.

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The new bike track could extend as far west as Kains Avenue, at the expense of more than 100 parking spaces.

Caltrans installed a crossing signal earlier this year at the intersection where the crash happened, but hasn’t activated it.

The shop began as an ‘experiment in cooperative ownership’ and has since taught a generation of Berkeleyans how to fix their bikes.

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Berkeley could fund discounts on e-bikes next year to incentivize purchases and reduce the city’s emissions.

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City staff didn’t share estimates showing the project would require the removal of 60 parking spaces before a key vote last spring.

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The skate party will shut down much of downtown Berkeley from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, and feature live DJs and skate lessons.

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According to BPD, 145 people sustained moderate or serious injuries in 141 crashes in 2021 involving cyclists or pedestrians. Five others died.

An SUV overturned after colliding with a cyclist who was part of a group ride through Berkeley.

They have been charged with a carjacking in Daly City and are tied to carjackings in San Francisco, Oakland and Livermore, authorities say.

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Some of the area’s residents and merchants vehemently opposed plans for new bike lanes that will require the removal of parking spaces.

Carjacking is rare in Berkeley and the targeting of BHS students, coaches and their bikes made the incident particularly shocking.