We seek to improve the Indianapolis bike community and culture through advocating and educating directly with cyclists and the motoring public, as well as through fostering working partnerships with both local government and community agencies.http://www.theindycog.com/newsI started bike commuting to work about 25 years ago when I lived in Phoenix, Arizona. Passing through Papago Buttes into Scottsdale, the pedaling combined with the smell of the creosote bush gave me a high that lasted the rest of the day. Back home in Indianahttp://www.theindycog.com/news/2012/february/an-introduction-from-a-new-indycog-contributorWed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600A public service announcement regarding bike lanes in Indianapolis.http://www.theindycog.com/news/2012/february/indianapolis-bike-lane-psaTue, 22 Feb 8400 13:29:45 -0600In January, 2011, an international team of nine cyclists pedaled over 600 miles through Vietnam to raise support for educating kids and development projects there.http://www.theindycog.com/news/2012/february/ciba-lecture-bike-vietnam-2011-john-hayWed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600If you have been involved in the public comment period on the 71st St bike lanes here is the latest information:http://www.theindycog.com/news/2012/february/71st-street-bike-lane-updateWed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600If you liked the '50s through '70s - which saw an increase in air pollution, traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emissions, plus traffic fatalities for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists - you'll love Congress' new transportation bills.http://www.theindycog.com/news/2012/february/nuvo-new-fed-transportation-bill-is-bad-for-bicyclistsWed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600The ride and swap meet will be from the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgroundshttp://www.theindycog.com/news/2012/february/ciba-valentines-day-ride-and-swap-meet-212Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -06002011 was a busy year for the City of Indianapolis' Bikeways program.We saw more than 30 miles of on street bike facilities striped, another successful Mayor's Bike Ride, Bike to Work Dayhttp://www.theindycog.com/news/2012/february/office-of-sustainability-updateWed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600As I write what I hope to be the first of many regular blog posts here I'm reminded of a recent conversation about the impact of the Monon Trail on bicycling interest and infrastructure in our city. Personally, that's where it all started for me.http://www.theindycog.com/news/2012/january/where-it-all-startedWed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600INDYCOG announced the recipients of their annual "Bicycle Friendly" awards during their Membership Appreciation Party held at the Tomlinson Tap Room this past Tuesday, January 24, 2012http://www.theindycog.com/news/2012/january/indycogs-2nd-annual-bicycle-friendly-awardsWed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600When Indianapolis first began bedecking the streets with bike lanes last year, I got into a lot of conversations -- read debates and arguments -- about it. Most of those friendly little chats went something like this:http://www.theindycog.com/news/2012/january/cyclists-keep-indianapolis-bike-lanes-busy-even-as-winter-arrivesWed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600