Being biker friendly requires bike lanes
By Alyssa Lieberman / Columnist
November 2, 2015
I’ve had endless conversations with my cyclist friends about the stress of biking through Oakland’s crowded intersections. It’s understandable, considering the reckless nature of the city drivers who rush to and from work. When I decided not to bring a bike to campus this year, I cited these...
Maintenance, visibility the keys to safe winter biking
By Vincent Smith / Staff Writer
January 13, 2014
If you plan on riding a bike to commute this winter, be prepared for a plethora of remarkably annoying obstacles.Icy turns, snow-encrusted bike lanes and the creepy way that cars refuse to pass you during winter are just the beginning. Salt deposits can build up into mounds, essentially becoming spee...