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2024 BikeWalkNC Transportation Summit Summary, Part 2

2024 BikeWalkNC Transportation Summit Summary, Part 2
This year's BikeWalkNC Transportation Summit was "Safe Systems Approach" focused and featured 4 highly accomplished speakers from across the country: Barkha Patel, Ryan Sharp, John Bauters and Anna Zivarts.

2024 BikeWalkNC Transportation Summit Summary, Part 1

2024 BikeWalkNC Transportation Summit Summary, Part 1
This year's BikeWalkNC Transportation Summit was "Safe Systems Approach" focused and featured 4 highly accomplished speakers from across the country: Barkha Patel, Ryan Sharp, John Bauters and Anna Zivarts.

First, The Problem: Hickory's 2024 PeopleForBikes Ranking is a Call to Action

First, The Problem: Hickory's 2024 PeopleForBikes Ranking is a Call to Action
Hickory, North Carolina, continues to rate low in PeopleForBIkes safe biking city ratings. That's the problem. Next post: solutions in place and more we're pursuing to make our roads safe of all.

Big Smiles at Hickory Bike Safety Rodeo 2024

Big Smiles at Hickory Bike Safety Rodeo 2024
Terrific Bike Safety Rodeo 2024 with lots of kids on bikes and great safe streets for all leadership by Hickory Park, Rec. & Sports Tourism, Hickory Police Department, Hickory Velo Club and Hub & Spokes e-bike rentals.

Honoring Bentonville Bike Fest 2024 with Breitz! "Rollback" Sale

Honoring Bentonville Bike Fest 2024 with Breitz! "Rollback" Sale
Offering a Walmart-like Bentonville Bike Fest 2024 price rollback on Breitz! "6 Feet, Thanks!" cycling and run wear and will attend this week's Bike Fest 2024 to build on positive outdoor industry response to a community/business-led Safe Streets For All effort first pitched at Sea Otter Classic 2023.

2024 Hickory Ride Of Silence Photos

2024 Hickory Ride Of Silence Photos
Photos of our Hickory Velo Club Ride of Silence ride last night with enthusiastic Hickory Police support.

Hickory Velo Club Ride of Silence Participation

Hickory Velo Club Ride of Silence Participation
The Hickory Velo Club will join the 22nd annual international Ride of Silence today, Wednesday, May 15th, to commemorate cyclists killed or injured in crashes with motor vehicles.

Why I'm Investing Foot-On-Gas in Breitz!

Why I'm Investing Foot-On-Gas in Breitz!
Traffic accident rates are only rising. I've invested foot-on-gas in Breitz! "Be bright, be seen!" performance to help drivers see road athletes/enthusiasts and make our streets safer for all.,

Breitz!: More Than a Brand; It's About Connecting With You To Make Streets Safe For All

Breitz!: More Than a Brand; It's About Connecting With You To Make Streets Safe For All
The Breitz! story is about connecting with YOU to improve street safety for ALL.

Breitz! Teaming With Wray Ward Marketing Pros

Breitz! Teaming With Wray Ward Marketing Pros
Breitz! is teaming with Charlotte-based Wray Ward to promote "6 Feet, Thanks!" cycling/run performance wear and improve road safety for all.

Culture and Behavior Change Initiatives In Hickory to Improve Road Safety For All

Culture and Behavior Change Initiatives In Hickory to Improve Road Safety For All
Road accidents in all forms have only increased in recent years. Hickory, NC, has two initiatives in works designed to changing road behavior and culture to make roads safer for all.

Road Behavior Change Urgency Example: Hickory Area Cyclist Hit and Run Accident

Road Behavior Change Urgency Example: Hickory Area Cyclist Hit and Run Accident
A recent hit-and-run driver-on-cyclist accident is an example of increased traffic accident rates and urgent need for accident reducing road behavior change.