If you have ridden across the Fremont Bridge since last October, chances are you’ve noticed this electronic sign on the Northwest bikeway/sidewalk. The Fremont Bridge Bike Counter has been ticking away since October 11th 2012 counting cyclists crossing the bridge in both directions and both sides (if you haven’t tested this, I did and it picks up cyclists crossing on either side and direction).

Photo courtesy of bikingseattle

Tuesday May 7th, the second day of the second week of National Bike Month marked the most cyclists to cross the bridge in a 24 hour period to date since the installation of the bike counter, 5,103 bike crossings recorded. The excellent weather that week and the fact it is Bike Month helped pushed the weekly total to over 28,000 crossings. That is a lot of bikes.  The below graph is a weekly tally of bike trips recorded since the installation of the counter.

Bike to Work Day is this Friday May 17th, I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw a new record set.

In honor of National Bike Month, the League of American Cyclists has released its Annual Bicycle Friendly States ranking. Washington State achieved the top ranking nationally for a sixth consecutive year. As a life long Washingtonian and a passionate cyclist that is exciting to hear. Hey Ryan, whats up with Alaska coming in 45th?

From the official press release: For the sixth year in a row, Washington continues to lead the nation, with high performance in all categories. But up-and-coming states — including Delaware, Illinois and Arizona –  charged up the ranking in 2013, shaking up the top 10. “We are encouraged to see significant progress in top states like Washington, Delaware, Colorado and Oregon,” said Andy Clarke, president of the League of American Bicyclists. “But as the scores clearly highlight, there’s much work to be done in critical areas like infrastructure and planning in every state.” Continue reading the full press release HERE.

If you want to know more about how the other states stacked up check out the 2013 Bicycle Friendly State Rankings Chart, or this handy-dandy interactive State Rankings Map. Who doesn’t like charts and graphs?

I would venture to say that a good amount of Go Means Go readers ride their bikes nearly year round, through rain and shine. But its not hard to admit, riding when the weather is pleasant is much easier and more enjoyable. May is National Bike Month, and even if you ride your bike every month (as you should) it is still a great opportunity to get friends, family or coworkers back on the bike or on the bike for the first time. If you haven’t taken a look at the weather forecast in the Pacific Northwest for the coming weeks you are in for a nice surprise. We are going to be hitting the 70s and possibly even 80s with lots of sun, in other words you aren’t going to have any excuse not to be on two wheels this month.

Wherever you are biking this month take extra care and be aware of the other riders around you as there are bound to be a lot of new and out of practice cyclists on the trails and roads.

The 2013 Copenhagenize Index of the world’s most bike-friendly cities is out, and not a single American metropolis made the top 20.

By failing to embrace cycling culture, American cities are losing out on significant financial benefits, Colville-Andersen (CEO of Copenhagenize)  told Business Insider. Studies show that every kilometer cycled in Denmark earns the country €.23 (partly because cyclists have been shown to spend more money in local stores), he said. And even with significant taxation of automobiles, every kilometer driven in Denmark costs the country €.16.

The problem in the U.S. is all about perception, said Colville-Andersen. Many commuters see cycling as a form of exercise, not convenient transport, and cities are still being built around automobiles.

Read the full story here: Here’s What Americans Don’t Get About Cycling — And Why It’s A Problem

Vegans rejoice! (Hey Greg, shouldn’t you be posting this instead of me?)

Brooks is soon to be releasing its new C17 saddle (The Cambium). It is reportedly made from a uniquely flexible natural rubber and organic cotton top, enhanced by a thin layer of structural textile for added resilience. A vulcanized waterproof top, which follows the rider’s movements, is supposedly immediately comfortable, maintenance-free, and highly abrasion-resistant to offer the longevity for which Brooks is legendary, without the break in time for which Brooks is also legendary…

Check out the Brooks website for more information and a chance to be 1 of 100 testers of the saddle. It is being released to the public on June 17th, but if you are chosen to be a tester you will receive a free saddle a month early. Sign up here: Cambium, A New Generation of Saddles.

It has been a few years since I have ridden Critical Mass, and it is the general consensus at GMG that Seattle Critical Mass has ceased to be a relevant or positive event for Seattle bicycle advocacy.  That being said, more power to anyone looking to get on two wheels and spread bicycle love.

Men’s Journal recently reported on NBA superstars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade riding Critical Mass in Miami, FL and a little bit about their new found love for cycling. Read the whole article HERE. Wade was quoted saying “I had one of my best games of the season after a Critical Mass bike ride.” Which obviously raises the question, if the Super Sonics return to Seattle will they start commuting by bike and riding critical mass? Watch out Seattle drivers, next time you plow your Subaru through a Critical Mass ride you might be running over your beloved NBA team!

“What is it like Cycling in Seattle?” you ask, here just take a good look at the back of Craig Etheridge’s head replies Bicycling Magazine. Check out the whole piece HERE.

Happy birthday to Cadel Evans, 2011 Tour de France Champion and strong anti-doping advocate.  With all the buzz of doping in the sport of cycling over the last few years it is refreshing to remember there are still some clean riders with integrity out there, such as this Valentines Day born champion.

Evans often reminds me that being fast isn’t always pretty with an array of awkward faces he is known for. It is his birthday though, so here is a nice photo of Evans and his wife with something awful on her head.

First the state of Colorado legalizes marijuana for recreational use, and now bikes! The backwards city of Black Hawk, CO has had a ban on bikes since 2010,  preventing cyclists from riding in their city. They even went as far to ticket cyclists who refused to walk their bikes through town.

The Colorado Supreme Court has overturned the city of Black Hawk’s ban on riding bicycles on February 4, 2013. The court ruled the town can pass traffic regulations, but said they must comply with state laws that require any municipal bike prohibition provide an available alternate path within 450 feet. Read the full article on denverpost.com HERE.