Articles by Elly Blue
Elly Blue is a writer and bicycle activist based in Portland, Ore. She blogs at Taking the Lane and is writing a book about Bikenomics that comes out in 2013. You can also find her on Twitter.
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The Bike Factor: Disability and the ability to ride a bicycle
For many people with disabilities, cars don't just symbolize independence and freedom, they make them possible. But this isn't universally true
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Bicycling our way into work and out of the Great Recession
Bicycling creates a little wealth. But more importantly, it creates a lot of well-being. That's what the bicycle economy is all about.
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Bicycling's gender gap: It's the economy, stupid
Why don't more women in the U.S. ride bikes? Hint: it's not just about fear and fashion.
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The grand tour: How bike tourism helps local economies
This is the eighth column in a series focusing on the economics of bicycling. Bike-friendly cities, off-road paths, and scenic country roads where cyclists can spin along in comfort aren’t […]
