Check out what's happening outside of our little BicycleNorthwest world regarding bikes and stuff.

Thinking of taking the train to Portland for Single-speed Cross Worlds? Make sure you box up your bike. The Seattle to Portland Amtrack line is still performing maintenance on their bike-friendly rail cars.
Read about it here: Seattletimes.com/nwsource/html/travel...


For those interested, here is a collection of stories about Tracy Sparling, the Portland woman who was hit and killed by a cement truck. The stories were complied by Portland newspaper, The Oregonian
Read about it here: Oregonlive.com


Bicyling is a sustainable practice. It's good for you and it's good for the environment. But did you ever stop to think that it's good for our economy and your pocket book as well? Find out why over at Grist.org
Read about it here: gristmill.grist.com


And speaking of sustainability, apparently Washington fast food chain Burgerville attempts to use sustainable practices in doing business. They had a guy ride a bike all over Oregon and Washington visiting Burgervilles and promoting sustainable business practices. We can get behind that!
Read about it here: sev.prnewswire.com