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Bike Mapping, The Hot Topic
With the recent release of Google Map’s Bike directions the cycling word has been buzzing over bike mapping. Having a major global player like Google adding to the bike universe certainly has some large implications. Social media has been a flurry of messages discussing the new Google Mapping system, but have things really changed that…
Ausssie Long Haul Road Train
We received some photos and a cool story from down under. Hayden was kind enough to share his epic trip around the coast of Australia with his modified Burley trailer and what looks like a custom single wheeled BOB style trailer. Hayden said that he and his wife had began their journey two and a…
What's Your Monthly Savings as a Bike Commuter?
As a bike commuter it has really cut down our family cost on every day things. This morning while reading Treehugger.com they have a $$ saved article, and it got me thinking. How much as cyclist do we really save. After all the the money spent on the gear, bikes, and extra food. Do we…
BOB Trailer Special ' Get a Free Wandertec SAX
Bike Trailer Shop is offering a free Wondertec SAX with the purchase of any BOB trailer. The Wondertec SAX are a must addition to any BOB trailer. The SAX completely changes the way in which your BOB Ibex or BOB Yak carries cargo. Check out the details of the sale at Bike Trailer Blog. Don’t…
Are Google Maps' Bicycling Directions a Game Changer?
Last night Google made a “game changing” announcement at the national bike summit in Washington DC. The long awaited “Bike There” option has been added to their options for route types. The dropdown next to Google Maps “Get Directions” button now has “Bicycling” as the fourth option following “By car”, “By public transit” and”Walking”. We…
Google Maps Now has Biking
Google Maps, my go to website for directions and maps, has now added “biking” for directions. Prior to this update you could only select car, public transit and walking for mode of travel. Google would then calculate the best route, distance and time dependent on your mode of transportation. Quickly looking at my home town…
Unboxing the 2010 Raleigh Clubman
A little preview of the Raleigh Clubman that we recently took in for review. In this 6 minute clip we go through the basics of unboxing a bicycle.
BOB Trailer Special – Get a Free Wandertec SAX
Get a Free Wandertec SAX BOB liner with the purchase of a BOB Trailer. This offer is valid with the purchase of either the BOB Yak or the BOB Ibex now thru March 22nd. The Wandertec SAX is an excellent addition to the BOB Trailer, offering the ability to contain bulky items in the BOB…
Tucker & Bloom Simple Messenger Bag : Introduction
A colorful duck Cotton Canvas bag with an minimalistic approach to a messenger bag. Details from the company Tucker & Bloom Simple Messenger Bag MSRP : $99 Made from 100% Duck Cotton Canvas, with optional water resistant backing. Adjustable strap inside of flap for fastening a bike lock, newspaper, or umbrella. Removable cross-strap for biking…
The Twitter of Cycling
The cyclist above is twittering wishing he had a new Dahon BioLogic Bike Mount Like every other aspect of life, micro blogging a.k.a. Twitter has exposed, updated and connected people in ways no one ever thought possible, cycling is no different. Every bike racer, cycling organization, commuter, bike enthusiast, bike tourer and the like are…
Retail & Commercial Services by Bike
Bicycles are an excellent way to do business. Whether you are advertising your business by bike (aka bikevertising), transporting customers around town in a pedicab, moving your business or vending station around town by bike, picking up trash by bike, or any other range of services, bicycles provide a unique, cost-effective, and eye-catching way to…
Trek Ride+ : First Impressions
The bicycle shop I manage, Cool Breeze Cyclery, and sister store, Trek Bikes of Charlotte, have brought in a fleet of the new electric assist bikes, Trek Ride+. One of these, the FX+ is a demo bike that our co-owner with an engineering background took for this past weekend. Below is his original experience. We…
Internet Marketing Professional / Bicycling Blogger – position available!
Are you an internet marketing professional with a passion for cycling? Or perhaps you are an active bicycling blogger who’s gotten to know the internet marketing game. We are currently looking for someone to clean off our internet marketing machine! Have a look at our detailed desription of the position at the About Us Page…
Brompton U.S. Championship in Philly on March 20, 2010
While at NAHBS one of the busier booths all three days was that of Brompton. Brompton is a folding bicycle company out of West London, England. They are actually built in England and take great pride of their English background. Their bikes span a wide spectrum and meet many peoples needs for the folding bike…
Garys Long Hauler
There really isn’t any limit to what kind of bike trailer you can make, especially when it comes to how long a bicycle trailer can be. Check out this original build from Gary. The whole set up looks like it should be operating on a railroad track rather then on city streets, especially with the…
Clancy's Custom Foldable trailer
After giving his Burley child trailer to a friend, because children do grow up, Clancy was finding himself lacking cargo capacity on his bike. One day his wife brought home a Yakima Tot Rod. Well, since Clancy no longer need another bike child trailer he began the modification process to convert it into a bike…
2010 NAHBS : Video Interview with Vanilla Workshop
Thanks to covering the North American Handmade Bicycle Show for Versus.com I was able to get a few really good one on one interviews with builders that may never of happened. Here is the first with Sacha White of Vanilla Workshop. Thanks to Brad from UrbanVelo.org for the use of his photo for official business.
What Size BOB Trailer Nutz Do I Need?
Hello readers! This being my first venture out into the blog-o-sphere, I figure introductions are in order. Casey Clark here, Wandertec product developer and friendly neighborhood bicycle mechanic, at your service. Nice to meet you. We received a call from a fellow the other day who was having a little trouble figuring out how to…
2010 NAHBS : Day 2 Photo Dump
Amazing coverage of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show February 26-28, 2010.. Make sure to add us on Twitter for the latest show news. You’ll be able to find more photos over at my Flickr set for 2010 NAHBS.