Wednesday (Un)inspiration: Bike as a weapon?

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Bikes: stopping bad guys from getting away since 1817. Two thieves take off on a scooter, but are waylaid by a cyclist who uses his bike as  a, er, ‘preventative measure’. http://www.viddler.com/player/8e06c23f/   Ride On content is editorially independent, but is supported financially by members of Bicycle Network. If you enjoy our articles and want to
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Making the leap from platform to pedal

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Want to enjoy a guilt-free morning treat while smugly lording it over your fellow workmates? Stephen Corneille reveals the rich rewards of riding to work. My decision to start riding to work was a gradual thing.  Having decided it was a good idea, it took me another couple of years to actually take the plunge. 
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Wednesday Inspiration: Copenhagenization

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qmb.fc.copenhagenisation.cnn “The sights, sounds and smells of a city are at the mercy of whatever rules its streets. Here in Copenhagen, it is bicycles.” Copenhagen is a cyclist’s utopia: excellent infrastructure prioritising bikes, good year-round riding conditions and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. CNN investigates just how Copenhagen managed to become
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Wednesday Inspiration: Bike Lane Bandit

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Casey Neistat began a one-man campaign against New York cops fining riders for not riding in the bike lane. He goes to great lengths to show that the bikes lanes are not always the safest part of the road… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bzE-IMaegzQ] Connect with Ride On on Facebook or Twitter.   Ride On content is editorially independent, but
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Wednesday Inspiration: Danny MacAskill Plays Capetown

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We can’t get enough of Danny MacAskill. Here he is  exploring Capetown…   [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHLtVhTaZjA&feature=player_embedded]   Connect with Ride On on Facebook.   Ride On content is editorially independent, but is supported financially by members of Bicycle Network. If you enjoy our articles and want to support the future publication of high-quality content, please consider helping out
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Wednesday Inspiration: Getaway Bike

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Tip of the Day: if you are using a bike as a getaway vehicle, make sure you have legs like Lance and lungs like Contador! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Db-0dX4ORA&feature=related] Connect with Ride On on Facebook.   Ride On content is editorially independent, but is supported financially by members of Bicycle Network. If you enjoy our articles and want to
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Wednesday Inspiration: Danny MacAskill’s “Way Back Home”

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This awesome video of trials rider Danny MacAskill will make you cringe. Jumping off stone walls, balancing on rails and incredible control of his bike is what makes this Scottish street trials pro rider the best of the best. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj6ho1-G6tw&feature=related] And here is behind-the-scenes look at the making of the above video. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3547uGVVZw] Connect with
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Royal Wedding bike fever

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You would have to be living under a rock if you didn’t know about the wedding of Prince William, heir to the British throne, and his blushing bride Catherine Middleton last Friday. The media and paparazzi is having a field day, with images of the newlywed’s every move dominating news coverage across the world. Happily,
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