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‘Heartbreaking’: Midtown Biz Group Removes Memorial To Beloved Cyclist

Cleaners for the Flatiron NoMad Partnership thoughtlessly removed the ghost bike for Robyn Hightman, a cyclist whose death was mourned citywide.

February 25, 2026

COUNTERPOINT: Don’t Let Politics Destroy Honest Delivery Businesses

The Delivery Protection Act could destroy my small business.

February 24, 2026

Commentary: US DOT’s Misguided War on Bikeways

"European genes do not produce some kind of innate affinity for human-powered mobility — [and] people on any continent will use bike infrastructure if it is safe."

February 5, 2026

How Cheap Technology Could Fix New York’s E-Bike Enforcement Mess

Internet-connected technology could eliminate commercial e-bike crashes and battery fires.

November 11, 2025

Friday Video: How to Gear Up For Your Fall Bike Commute

The only must-haves for a cycling commute are a bike and a place you feel safe riding — but a few accessories don't hurt, either.

August 22, 2025

Friday Video: A Deep Dive on the Endless Debate Over Bike Helmets

Everything you need to know the next time someone asks you if you're "for" or "against" bike helmets.

May 23, 2025

As NYPD’s Criminal Crackdown on Cyclists Expands, It Grows More Absurd: Victims

The new policy has unleashed the worst instincts of individual cops — including one cop who allegedly entrapped a cyclist.

May 6, 2025

What to Say When Someone Claims ‘No One Bikes or Walks in Bad Weather’

Yes, sustainable modes are more vulnerable to bad weather. But that's why we should invest more in them — not less.

April 19, 2024