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Bike to Work Week (BWW) is nationally recognized May 12-16, however, Carbon Footprints Without Borders does not recognize any perimeters placed on the reduction of one’s emission of greenhouse gases.

That said, I did participate in this year’s BWW for the first time, and I have been biking to work ever since. Yeah, yeah, I know; [...]

Iowa City council member Ross Wilburn rode two wheels to victory in Johnson County’s annual Bike To Work Week Bike-Bus-Car race Monday, returning the title in the annual event to the cyclists. But did a route change help?

The annual event is designed to emphasize the speed of bike commuting versus other transportation and features elected [...]

Mayor’s Bike Ride    Iowa City’s Bikin’ Mayor (see, he even has a sash so it must be official) Ross Wilburn led 200 cyclists Wednesday on Bike To Work Week’s annual Mayor’s Bike Ride. 
In brief bullhorn remarks before bikers left the Chauncey Swan ramp across from City Hall, Wilburn told the crowd that he [...]

It’s safe to say none of the two dozen bikers (and one neutral pedestrian commuter) at the finish line were cheering for her, but Supervisor Sally Stutsman scored the first-ever automotive victory in Bike To Work Week’s annual Bike-Bus-Car race from Coral Ridge Mall to Downtown Iowa City.

As she strolled from the parking ramp to [...]

As Bike To Work Week kicks off, a quick price comparison at the Iowa City Waterfront Hy-Vee shows that fuel for bikers is cheaper than fuel for cars:
Unleaded: $3.299 a gallon
Hy-Vee Brand 2% Milk: $2.99 a gallon

The cars still have the edge for higher-end fuel:
Super Unleaded (the ethanol stuff): $3.19 a gallon
Hy-Vee Brand Orange Juice: [...]