By Charles Pekow — Remember when you could take a tax deduction for biking to work? It was in the Internal Revenue Service code between 2009 and 2017, when Republicans during the first Trump Administration killed it. Now, some senators want to bring it back. Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the Bicycle Commuter Act of […]

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By James Knight — Two new research studies have shown that active commuting modes of transportation such as cycling and walking have significant health benefits. According to the study “Impact of commuting on mental well-being: Using time-stamped subjective and objective data”, those who commute using active transportation modes such as cycling or walking report better […]

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By Sarah Kaufmann — Commuting by bike to school or work can be a great way to add riding time, offset vehicle pollution, avoid stressful traffic, and bookend your day with exercise and time outside. But it typically involves the same route daily, which, by design, minimizes the opportunity for a periodized, structured training plan, […]

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The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars By Muhammad Rizwan Azhar, Edith Cowan University and Waqas Uzair, Edith Cowan University — We hop in the car to get groceries or drop kids at school. But while the car is convenient, these short trips add up […]

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By Kira Maicke — ‘Tis the season to get excited about commuting! With temperatures rising, and National Winter Bike to Work Day coming up, here are a few tips for planning a safe, fun commute. Prep Your Gear Aside from your typical repair items, (tubes, tire levers, multi tool, CO2 / frame pump, patches) you will […]

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By Tara McKee — In Europe, women lead the city biking movement and in many cities such as Copenhagen and Amsterdam, they clearly outnumber male riders. Fashion blogs such as Copenhagen Cycle Chic show how women in Denmark’s largest city dress for their commute, wearing dresses, suits, skirts, high heels and boots. Here in the states, […]

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By Turner Bitton — After the close of the 2018 legislative session I caught up with Representative Brad Daw to talk about his experience as a commuter cyclist and legislator. Representative Daw has represented District 60 in the Utah House of Representatives since 2005 with a two year period between 2013 and 2015. District 60 is […]

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By Lou Melini — Though we are a generation apart in age, Eileen and I share a few things. She grew up close to where I attended college in New Jersey and we both had our early medical training in Camden, N.J. We also have shared the “joys” of big city riding. Dr. Hwang came to […]

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By Jamie Morningstar — Qualtrics prides itself on being a cycle-friendly company. As a former title sponsor of the Huntsman 140 ride, every Qualtrics employee is encouraged to ride to support the Huntsman Cancer Institute, and a love for road cycling, mountain biking, and cycle commuting is shared by many employees. In August of 2016, Qualtrics […]

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By Lou Melini — I met Mollie shortly after I became a volunteer at the Salt Lake Bicycle Collective. Mollie has helped me out on several occasions when a mechanical problem was in need of professional advice. Always with a smile on her face, Mollie is an essential part of the team at the Collective. [Editor’s […]

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By Jamie Morningstar — Peter Drinkwater is a forty-something software product manager, father of five, proud Utah Valley resident, and newly-reborn distance cycle commuter. After years of cushy 2-mile commutes, Peter’s employer, Ancestry.com, recently from Provo to Lehi. The office move increased Peter’s commute to almost 20 miles, but rather than giving up the benefits […]

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By Kylee Spjut — COVID-19 has caused a lot of regular routines to be altered this year. People have traded long morning commutes for home offices and dispersed their errand-running throughout the day. Not only does this mean there are fewer cars on the road, but new modes of transportation are being discovered and utilized. People […]

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By Turner C. Bitton — Erik Lopez is the Chairman of the Poplar Grove Community Council. Poplar Grove is one of six neighborhoods on Salt Lake City’s West Side. In addition to a variety of leadership positions, Erik is a passionate commuter cyclist. Cycling Utah had a chance to speak with Erik about his experience as […]

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On April 23, 2020 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced the first of several “Stay Safe, Stay Active” street closures with the announcement of the closure of 500 North between Redwood Road and 800 West. With the announcement, Salt Lake City joined a growing number of cities throughout the country that have begun reimagining […]

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To anyone that commutes to the University of Utah or to the medical centers, there are some issues, not insurmountable, but riding to and within the campus could be better. After reading the recent minutes from the Salt Lake City Bicycle Advisory Committee and meeting Bob Simonton, it appears that bicycle travel will be improving […]

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By Richard Eborn — Q. Tell us a little about yourself. A. My name is Richard Eborn. I am 60 years old. I am single, a father of five children and grandfather of nine. I work as a custodian at Boise State University. Q. What motivates you to commute by bike? A. The short answer, […]

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Winter is officially over. The temperatures are warmer, the amount of daylight is longer each day and the chance of cold, snowy precipitation will dramatically lessen. Now is the perfect time to venture out on your bike to commute to work or wherever you need to be while leaving your car’s transmission in “park”. If […]

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By Tara McKee – Cycling is great for our mental and physical health, our earth, and our wallets, but we don’t always want to come into the office or show up for lunch with the girlfriends looking slightly disheveled from our ride. Does a commute by bicycle mean you can’t conform to professional norms with clothing, […]

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WASHINGTON, DC (May 6, 2020) — A coalition of transportation groups sent a letter to congressional leadership today outlining four recommendations for how the federal government can fast-track transit and active transportation projects amid the COVID-19 crisis devastating cities and people across America. With a focus on how Congress can empower cities to provide safe, […]

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By Jamie Morningstar — For most of the world, these past few weeks have been times of massive disruption, change, fear, and uncertainty. No aspect of our lives is untouched, from shopping norms to job certainties, and that includes our cycling patterns and self-care! Cycle commuting is one of my most cherished habits. I commute daily to […]

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