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Bicycling Enthusiasts’ Mixer Wednesday, March 26, 2014

6:30pm - 8:45pm Rockets Gourmet Wraps & Sodas 2809 1st Ave. North, Billings Adventure Cycling's Executive Director Jim Sayer and Travel Initiatives Coordinator Saara Snow are just back...

Bike, Walk or Take the Bus to Work and Win Prizes in May

Bike Walk Bus Week is May 12-16! Participate in Bike Walk Bus Month this May and get moving! BikeNet, the City of Billings, Safe Routes to School and the Downtown Billings Association are...

New Senate bill would make America’s streets safer and more accessible

On, February 6, 2014, Senators Mark Begich (D-AK) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the Safe Streets Act of 2014 (S. 2004), which would require all new federally-funded transportation projects use...

A Little Boost When You’re Thinking About Commuting by Bike, by Guest Blogger, Jeremy Kramer

I want to be that guy that bike commutes to work every day for the health and environment benefits. Now to that reality, I realistically ride my bike to work once to a couple of time a week. That...

BikeNet’s Annual Meeting Was a Place to Learn and Share Ideas

BikeNet brought a diverse audience together and set a venue for discussion about active transportation is an indicator of success at our Annual Meeting which took place Feb. 13, 2014. More than 55...

How I became a “bicyclist” and not just a “bicycle rider,” by contributing editor, Carolyn Jones

Many years ago I thought I was really cool if I rode 5 miles at one time. I would cycle around the neighborhood with a baby or a bag of groceries in the little baby seat on the back. Finally, I...

Pedal Away Your Stress, by Bruce Chessen

The world is stressful! Worrying and high blood pressure can lead to all kinds of problems including cardiac illness, anxiety and depression. People run to their doctors for medications to keep it...

BikeNet Helps to Curb Bike Theft

Last month, BikeNet put local bike shops and the Billings PD's Crime Prevention Office in touch with Bike Index, a new open source bike registry app where you can register your bike nationwide....

Inner Belt Loop Update, by Jeff Bollman

The City of Billings recently awarded a construction contract to build the first phase of what is called the Inner Belt Loop. The Inner Belt Loop is ultimately planned to provide a connection from...

Become Part of BikeNet’s Historic “Nifty 250!”

At this time, 148 individuals, 51 families and five businesses have joined BikeNet, generating $9,775 toward the trail system! This group of passionate trail enthusiasts has joined BikeNet and...