Colin sent us these photos of how he’s been utilizing his bike for a pretty awesome array of activities. He packed up his MIG welder and gas tank onto his BOB Trailer, which makes for a pretty bad-ass looking commuting rig.Next, he loaded up a folding table, chairs, and all the necessary tabling supplies for…
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J.O.Y.B.A.G.® Revival
3 Years ago today, we launched what I can audaciously describe as CommuteByBike.com’s version of a GoogleX moonshot. The project was christened J.O.Y.B.A.G.® (That’s, Jump On Your Bike And Go). Our mission was to figure out what it would take for a bicycle to be as convenient and user friendly as a car. Given that…
Electric Bike Commute Video
It’s more and more common to see electric bikes on the roads these days. I must admit, I sometimes get pangs of purist thought when it comes to electric bikes. I mean, I can pedal, so why would I cheat? But honestly, electric bikes are the way to go in so many cases. And an…
Why yes, I am wearing my bicycle pants to the office…and hiking…and camping…A review of Bluff Works adventure-ready pants
You know those guys who go a year without breaking a sweat? Youve seen them walking, bellies a swingin, from one boring meeting to the next in some sprawling city where people get lost in thoughts about whether there is more to life than this. Well, unfortunately, you can do that in these pants if…
Maximum Impact Bicycle Advocacy
The development of serious and dedicated bicycle infrastructure is a requirement for any car centric culture, such as the US, to be able to get people utilizing bicycles for transportation in any serious way. The Netherlands and Denmark are the best examples of this. As a US based bicycle advocate, this is a depressing reality. …
Less Car More Go Documentary on Kickstarter
I don’t know what it is about cargo bikes, but they do have a funny way of getting into your heart. I’ve had a lot of bikes comes and go from my life over the years, but there is one I miss more than any of the others and that’s my old Xtracycle. The Xtracycle…
60 Minutes
I’m sure that our loyal readers have noticed some decline in the regularity of our posting here at CommuteByBike.com after the departure of Ted Johnson, our ponderous and insightful editor and marketing expert here at www.CampfireCycling.com. In his wake we’ve been working to come up with a new strategy for maintaining and growing this blog. …
Cyclovia Tucson Spring 2014
Our family has just celebrated one year living in Tucson, Arizona. There are a lot of great things about Tucson, but as a cycling family, one of the things we have enjoyed most is the nearly year-round cycling season. Granted, our first summer was a bit of a rough adjustment (toasted bums on blazing hot…
Bicycle Evolution Video
Bicycle Evolution Video
30 Days of Biking
Spring has officially arrived, though many of you may not exactly feel too springy yet, since the weather has continued to be pretty harsh throughout most of the country. Although here in Arizona, we’ve been having one of the warmest, driest winters on record, so we’ve been watching the rest of the country shiver while…
National Bike Summit Overview
National Bike Summit Overview
Stay Hydrated
Our friend Robert reminds us that hydration is the key to a good ride. I’m sure whatever he’s carrying in those pony kegs are quenching some thirsty riders. Another great use of the Xtracycle and Wandertec Bongo trailer. Ride on…
Why WE Ride
Why WE Ride
What's the Best Way to Say, "Watch Out for Bikes!"
As best I can, I try to keep an eye out for new bicycle commuting or utility cycling themed videos throughout the week. Fortunately, when a new video pops up, it usually makes an appearance on a handful of bicycling blogs and websites, so they are pretty easy to find. Today, this video popped up…
Bike Infrastructure Innovation: Protected Intersections
Bike Infrastructure Innovation: Protected Intersections
Share the Love: Watch Out for Cyclists
Share the Love: Watch Out for Cyclists
Biopsies and Bicycle Saddles
Pretty weird title for an article, eh? Doesn’t sound like two things which would have anything to do with each other, does it? Oh, but they have a lot to do with each other, at least as far as my own health is concerned, and it will take me a little bit to explain. I…
Bike Share Redux
I’m a little late to the party on this one, but there were some interesting bike sharing related headlines floating around in the last few weeks that warrant a little discussion. Ironically, here I am writing about bike sharing again when I admitted recently to never having used a bike sharing system myself. I’m not…
BOB Trailer Cruising the Burr Trail
Rick recently sent us this photo of his touring set up. He’s got a BOB Yak trailer with the attached Greenspeed rack for extra storage. He’s also using a Greenfield Stabilizer Kickstand for extra stability for the added weight.He toured from Bullfrog Utah to Boulder Utah along the Burr Trail, carrying 5 large bottles of…
Dorcy Front and Rear Bicycle Lights – A Review
Dorcy Hawkeye Bicycle Lighting Somewhere out there exists market research that identifies the primary purchasers and users of bicycle lighting. I couldnt find that research after a five minute Google search but Im too stressed out to look for it. As a graduate student in my final semester of school, I know how to…
This Week in Bike Commuting Urban Legends
Urban legend: a form of modern folklore consisting of stories that may or may not have been believed by their tellers to be true [Wikipedia]. Urban legends permeate our lives. Many towns, groups, parents, teachers, spouses, you name it, have some kind of urban legend they use to make points, create feelings, or just entertain….
It Even Has a Zipper-Tuck! Green Guru's Clutch Saddle Bag
Former top pro mountain bike racer Dara Marks Marino now coaches cyclists and triathletes through TheMindfulAthlete.net. Most of her commuting these days is with a trail-a-bike. Picture it: the National Mountain Bike Pro Cross Country race in Aspen, CO, circa 2005. This was my course. Climb for an hour, descend fast and furious. Repeat. I…
Why Open Streets Are Great
Why Open Streets Are Great