James Stout is a journalist and former bike racer whose work has appeared in The Nation, National Geographic, and Mother Jones.
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Can Sacramento become a safe, welcoming place for cyclists?
Despite a surge of cycling participation in the pandemic, focused spending on bike lanes, and geographical advantages, how is it that California’s capital is barely above average when it comes to bike infrastructure?