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Build bikeways and they will come

Cycling is a fun and healthy way to get to work, combining exercise and the great outdoors with a necessary trip. So what should cities keep in mind when it comes to getting people on their bikes?

Jul 11, 2017

Cycling safety tips for the New Year

Cycling safety tips for the New Year

UBC’s Kay Teschke with tips for safe city cycling in winter and year-round.

Jan 6, 2014

Putting risks of cycling, walking and driving in context

Putting risks of cycling, walking and driving in context

Putting risks of cycling, walking and driving in context UBC Prof. Kay Teschke  co-authors a piece on the risks and rewards of cycling. Read more…  

Jul 9, 2013

Q&A on the UBC Grand Prix and the benefits of cycling

Q&A on the UBC Grand Prix and the benefits of cycling

Sports medicine pioneer Dr. Jack Taunton talks about the UBC Grand Prix, which takes place on July 9, and his love of cycling.

Jul 5, 2013

Transit investments lead to healthier people

Transit investments lead to healthier people

A new report spearheaded by UBC’s Lawrence Frank explores the relationship between transportation and health care.

Jul 4, 2013

Cycling infrastructure can reduce risk of cycling injuries by half: UBC study

Certain types of routes carry much lower risk of injury for cyclists, according to a new University of British Columbia study on the eve of National Bike Week in Canada.

Oct 18, 2012

Vancouver, Montreal, Portland and Minneapolis among most “bikeable” cities in North America: UBC research

University of British Columbia researchers are making bikeability research easily accessible to consumers and city planners by introducing bikeability “heat maps” in partnership with Seattle-based Walk Score® at www.walkscore.com/bike.

May 14, 2012

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