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Bikes dredged from Amsterdam Canals

A Waternet barge dredges tens of bikes from the bottom of the Prinsengracht near Leidsestraat. Every year, hundreds of bicylces end up in a watery...

by Richard Wareham in Netherlands on 28/03/2012

Sports

New BMX Track at Tamworth - United Kingdom

A new BMX track opened in Wilnecote Tamworth. The local children and teenagers managed to get on to it for a test run the week before opening due to...

by Chris Hills in United Kingdom on 25/03/2012

Newcastle upon Tyne hosted the 2001 British National Championship road races as part of the annual cycling festival, Northern Rock Cyclone. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. 26th June 2011

Sports

British National Road Racing Championship 2011

Newcastle upon Tyne hosted the 2001 British National Championship road races as part of the annual cycling festival, Northern Rock Cyclone. Newcastle...

by Ole Reidar Mathisen in United Kingdom on 26/06/2011

BREAKING NEWS

28/03/2012 - Bikes dredged from Amsterdam Canals - Netherlands - A Waternet barge dredges tens of bikes...
25/03/2012 - New BMX Track at Tamworth - United Kingdom - United Kingdom - A new BMX track opened in Wilnecote...
26/06/2011 - British National Road Racing Championship 2011 - United Kingdom - Newcastle upon Tyne hosted the 2001...
08/05/2011 - Nationwide Bicycle protest ride in Athens - part 1 - Greece - Α nationwide bicycle protest ride took...
26/03/2011 - Team Youghal in Kerry for Race across America Training - Ireland - Team Youghal rounded off their Winter...
17/02/2011 - First anniversary of Ecobici Public Transport - Mexico City - Mexico - The mayor of Mexico City, Marcelo...
07/11/2010 - European Cyclocross Championships - Germany - On the 7th of November the European...
01/11/2010 - Tour d’Indonesia - Indonesia - Cyclists from different countries...
09/10/2010 - Tour de Fat Bike Festival, Tempe Arizona - United States - About 3000 cyclists rode through the...
03/10/2010 - L'eroica Vintage Cycle Race - Italy - L'Eroica is a vintage cycle event...

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Exeter Olympic Torch Relay Parade and Activities

Arts & Entertainment

Exeter Olympic Torch Relay Parade and Activities

Exeter celebrated the Olympic Torch Relay coming to the city with a street parade and a multitude of other fun activities.
by Clive Chilvers, on 20th of May 2012
A huge public gathering arranged by Aafia Movement in Lyari Karachi

Politics

A huge public gathering arranged by Aafia Movement in L...

Dr. Mutahar Fauzia addresses a gathering of thousands of Aafia Movement supporters as part of an ongoing campaign demanding freedom for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, who was convicted of assault ...
by Ayub Mohammad, on 20th of May 2012
Finishing stage of Glava Tour of Norway

Sports

Finishing stage of Glava Tour of Norway

The five stage Glava Tour race ends in Hønefoss with five laps. The last stage starting in Gjøvik. The tour is the largest cycling race in Norway, with world famous teams like Sky and L...
by Pål Bergstad, on 20th of May 2012
Polio awareness bike rally in Peshawar

Society

Polio awareness bike rally in Peshawar

The Health Department arranged a motorbike rally in Peshawar, with more than 100 motorcyclists participating to bring awareness that Polio is not ended. Health Department declared 48 un...
by MusarratUllah Jan, on 19th of May 2012
Vigil held for fatally injured 28 year old cyclist Kathryn Rickson

Society

Vigil held for fatally injured 28 year old cyclist Kath...

A vigil was held at the site of a fatal accident involving an eighteen wheeler truck and bicyclist Kathryn Rickson at SW 3rd and Madison Ave. She was taken to hospital in critical condi...
by Alex Milan Tracy, on 18th of May 2012
Start of third stage of Glava Tour of Norway

Sports

Start of third stage of Glava Tour of Norway

Racers meet with fans before biking off at the start of the third stage of the Glava Tour, Norway's largest cycling race. The tour has brought world-renowned talent to compete.
by Pål Bergstad, on 18th of May 2012
'Bicycle Parade Without Borders' highlights need for Cycle Lanes

Society

'Bicycle Parade Without Borders' highlights need for Cy...

An event entitled 'Bicycle Parade Without Borders' took place through the streets of the capital to show that cycling was a useful way to get around, but that it needed a set ...
by Sergei Svetlitsky, on 12th of May 2012
Seventh Stuttgart Bike Action Days event held in Germany

Our World

Seventh Stuttgart Bike Action Days event held in German...

On the 12th and 13th of May, 2012, the 7th Stuttgart Bike Action days were held. Both days starting at 11 a.M. music, information booths and demonstrations were held, all regarding bicy...
by A. Bouazizi, on 12th of May 2012
Star relay bicycle race

Society

Star relay bicycle race

Cyclists gather in St. Petersburg for the 67th "Star Race," which is traditionally dedicated to the Victory Day. Start and finish of the relay was held at the Palace Square.
by Anastasia Andreeva, on 14th of May 2012
Veria Bike Festival precedes passage of Olympic Torch

Sports

Veria Bike Festival precedes passage of Olympic Torch

Over 500 participants of all ages, but mostly young, took part in the 6th Veria Bike Festival, a popular event that preceded the passage of the Olympic torch to Veria.
by Art Widak, on 14th of May 2012
Wendy Houvenaghel wins the Celtic Chrono Olympic pre-event

Sports

Wendy Houvenaghel wins the Celtic Chrono Olympic pre-ev...

Wendy Houvenaghel wins the Celtic Chrono cycling qualifying event for London 2012 individual pursuits.
by Stephen Barnes, on 13th of May 2012
Alex Cudlin of Australia wins Superbike Night Race at Losail in Qatar

Sports

Alex Cudlin of Australia wins Superbike Night Race at L...

Alex Cudlin came from second on the grid to win the first are of Round 6 in the Qatar International Road Race Championship. Nina Prinz was leading until she crashed on bend six. Doni Ta...
by Tom Morgan, on 12th of May 2012
Qatar International Road Race Round 6 Underway with Nina Prinz in Pole

Sports

Qatar International Road Race Round 6 Underway with Nin...

Qatar hosts the QIRRCH at the Losail racing circuit. Nina Prinz from Germany was in pole position as all the riders line up on the grid. Supersports riders Doni Tata Pradita & Nikol...
by Tom Morgan, on 12th of May 2012
Nina Prinz and Nikolett Kovacs compete in Qatar bike race

Sports

Nina Prinz and Nikolett Kovacs compete in Qatar bike ra...

Qatar International Road Race Championship round 6 is underway at the Losail Circuit. Nina Prinz and Nikolett Kovacs are the only two women competing. Prinz, riding a Suzuki GSXR1000, t...
by Tom Morgan, on 11th of May 2012
Suzuki rider Nina Prinz Qualifies in Pole for Qatar Road Race Round 6

Sports

Suzuki rider Nina Prinz Qualifies in Pole for Qatar Roa...

Female super bike racer Nina Prinz from Germany beat off strong competition to win Pole Position in round 6 of the Qatar International Road Race Championship at Losail Circuit. Battling...
by Tom Morgan, on 11th of May 2012
Electricity shortages affect water acquisition in Pakistan

Our World

Electricity shortages affect water acquisition in Pakis...

Residents use gas-powered ann other non-electric methods, many of them requiring some ingenuity, to power pumps to get water due to frequent power outages.
by rajput yasir, on 10th of May 2012
Kaiser Permanente delivers $100,000 check for Sunday Parkways

Sports

Kaiser Permanente delivers $100,000 check for Sunday Pa...

Portland's Sunday Parkways, a two-way, eight-mile route, kicks off this Mother's Day weekend. As part of the build up, Kaiser Permanente delivers a check of $100,000 to fund t...
by Alex Milan Tracy, on 9th of May 2012
Sunday Streets in San Francisco's Mission District

Our World

Sunday Streets in San Francisco's Mission District

Sunday Streets is a San Francisco program that closes off a large section of street to traffic to create a festive, communal outdoor space on select Sundays in various locations, includ...
by Nick Chapman, on 6th of May 2012
Matthew Goss Winns Giro d'Italia stage 3 - Horsens

Sports

Matthew Goss Winns Giro d'Italia stage 3 - Horsens

Matthew Goss Winns Giro d'Italia stage 3 in Horsens, Denmark. The Giro d'Italia, also simply known as The Giro, is a long distance road bicycle racing stage race for professio...
by Thomas van Bracht, on 7th of May 2012
Russian bikers motorcade parade - St. Petersburg

Our World

Russian bikers motorcade parade - St. Petersburg

Russian bikers drive in motorcade on Nevsky Avenue celebrating the opening of riding season.
by Mike Kireev, on 7th of May 2012

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