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The following list of 41 don’ts for female cyclists was published in 1895 in the newspaper New York World by an author of unknown gender. Special thanks to Brainpickings.org for compiling the list!

• Don’t be a fright.
• Don’t faint on the road.
• Don’t wear a man’s cap.
• Don’t wear tight garters.
• Don’t

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With so many gentle and safe trails, biking in Contra Costa County can truly be a family affair. But a safe and properly fitted bike for your child is an important first step. If you plan to buy online, this is particularly important. A good bike shop should be able Keep reading >>

Caldecott Tunnel workers see light, BART is one step closer to San Jose, local bike shops you should check out. Read our weekly news & events roundup for Contra Costa County, East Bay & Bay Area for transit, biking and transportation.

View the story “This Week’s Headlines in Transportation and Keep reading >>

Our weekly news & events roundup for Contra Costa County, East Bay & Bay Area for transit, biking and transportation.

View the story “This Week’s Headlines in Transportation and Transit: Nov. 5-11, 2011″ on Storify] Keep reading >>

Congratulations to Caitlin T., the winner of 511 Contra Costa’s Halloween Photo Contest for 2011! Caitlin will receive $25 to Peet’s Coffee & Tea.

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You’re sitting at home or in a restaurant, minding your own business. Suddenly, a few very excited people on bikes roll down the street. Then ten people. Then twenty people. Then, as happened last month, 400 people!

You’ve just seen the East Bay Bike Party.

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Join EBRPD Recreation staff for a fun weekend with spectacular views on Sunday, August 21st from 10 am – 2 pm. Bring a snack, water bottle, camera/binoculars, and sense of adventure and ride along scenic portions of bike trails, 10-15 miles in length.

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Here on 511CC, we’ve assembled the finest collection of bike mappers, smog alerts, driving tools, and other resources to get you out from behind the wheel and enjoying beautiful Contra Costa County.

Our goal is to have all of the answers, but sometimes, we need you to Keep reading >>

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Want to share your pictures and video for a chance to win $25 at Peet’s Coffee & Tea?

Send your photos and/or videos via Twitter or email them to submissions@511contracosta.org by 5 pm on Wednesday, May 18 and you could win!

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Bike to Work Day is tomorrow! Are your tires pumped? Is your seat at the right height? Have you picked a route past one of Contra Costa County’s energizer stations?

Why not?

Last week, volunteers stuffed all kinds of donated freebies (gym passes, Clif Bars, Amtrak coupons, to name a Keep reading >>