In the News: Bicycling for Short Trips

July 17, 2008

With gas prices surpassing $4 per gallon, bicycling has been making headlines all summer as a convenient, affordable transportation option. Bicycle retailers throughout the country are reporting increased sales. Customers are coming to shops looking for new bikes—especially commuter models—or bringing in old bikes for repair.

This is good news for bicycling. More and more people are getting back on their bikes or trying out two wheels for the first time. Major newspapers and television networks have been running stories that showcase bicycling as a cost-effective way to get around town. Bikes Belong has been providing perspective and statistics to help paint a positive picture of bicycling.

Check out some of the recent stories about how gas prices are affecting bike sales.

LA Times: Bikes help commuters get around gas prices

Associated Press/Boston Globe: Record numbers of bicyclists on the roads

Orange County Register: Soaring gas prices boosting bike sales

Daily Record (VA): Rising gas prices give bicycle sales a boost

Mirror (MI): Bicycle shops shift into high gear to meet demand

Birmingham (AL): Gas prices prompt some to become pedal pushers

The Ledger (FL): With increasing gas prices, bicycles quickly becoming more popular

National Public Radio: Portland, Ore., Rides Bikes Around High Gas Prices

Wired Magazine: Rising gas prices could cure obesity