We are happy to announce our next semifinalist in our “What’s the biggest thing you’ve carried on your bike?” Contest. Please also check out last week’s semifinalists if you haven’t had a chance yet.
Semifinal #3: Daniel from Chattanooga, Tennesse
If you have not entered our contest, there is still a chance for you to win fabulous prizes with an [...]
Just discovered over at Epicurean Cyclist this great video about how to ride safely in traffic produced by the Los Angeles Bicycle Coalition.
Despite reports recently made that contradict the some of the tactics used here, the video is very common sense without being preachy. They use actual footage from the road and to roll play [...]
Thank you to all who have submitted pictures of some truly extraordinary things being hauled with your bikes.
Out of the entries so far in the “What’s the biggest thing you’ve carried on your bike?” Contest, Marcus and I picked these two entries as our first semifinalist.
Semifinalist #1: Richard from Ottawa
Semifinalist #2: Mark with his [...]
This article is part of a series we are writing on getting started biking for transportation. Articles include:
Taking the Plunge
Picking a bike for everyday transportation
Putting it all together: The accessories you need to successfully bike for transportation
Locking Your Bike: Will your bike (and wheels for that matter) still be there when you return?
Biking Safely in [...]
This article is part of a series we are writing on getting started biking for transportation. Articles include:
Taking the Plunge
Picking a bike for everyday transportation
Putting it all together: The accessories you need to successfully bike for transportation
Locking Your Bike: Will your bike (and wheels for that matter) still be there when you return?
Biking Safely in [...]
For a few weeks now, I have suffered from acute knee pain every time I have gone out for a ride – so much so that when I get home from work I haven’t felt like riding anywhere else. The thought of getting on the bike in the morning was even making me feel dread, [...]
My experience:
using the AXA Defender lock on an Electra Amsterdam Classic 3, for approximately one month.
RESULTS:
Usability: 5/5
Installation: 3/5
Security: 5/5
Overall: 4/5
Summary:
The AXA Defender rear wheel bicycle lock is a tough, sturdy, and heavy rear wheel lock that can fit onto most bicycle frames and, with its optional plug-in chain, can lock both the rear wheel and [...]
This article is part of a series we are writing on getting started biking for transportation. Articles include:
Taking the Plunge
Picking a bike for everyday transportation
Putting it all together: The accessories you need to successfully bike for transportation
Locking Your Bike: Will your bike (and wheels for that matter) still be there when you return?
Biking Safely in [...]
This article is part of a series we are writing on getting started biking for transportation. Articles include:
Taking the Plunge
Picking a bike for everyday transportation
Putting it all together: The accessories you need to successfully bike for transportation
Locking Your Bike: Will your bike (and wheels for that matter) still be there when you return?
Biking Safely in [...]
