Of all the flying pests, gnats might be the most annoying. Though harmless, they hover and buzz around your head and drive you crazy. It never seems to be just one gnat. They always travel by the hundreds. Depending on the time of year and the time of day you ride, encountering gnats is inevitable….
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Vintage Bicycle Safety Film
If you have the time, check it out. It’s actually pretty good! I wonder if Jimmy will ever learn…
TopLine Unigrip Review
Disclaimer: As a product reviewer for Commute By Bike, I am providing my unbiased opinion of any products provided to us by any company. I do not posses any type of relationship with the product’s company or parent companies. Companies that send in their goods to be reviewed do not compensate me in any way….
Nice Jump
Hey, was that a combat roll I just saw?
Hydration Pack or Water Bottle Ice Trays
Now I’m sure you’ve seen those ads in some of the online stores for those nifty ice trays that can be used for your hydration packs or water bottles. They’re pretty cool and I think its a great idea, but for the most part they are a bit on the pricey side. Some…
Cross Training?
Paintball? What does paintball have to do with commuting by bike? Well, you need quick reflexes to dodge a paintball coming at you at 200mph and it gets your survival instincts going. That’s something that I have learned as a bike commuter. As I ride thru the urban jungle that it’s Los Angeles, I have…
Famous Last Words…
Hey ya’ll watch this!
Self-Fulfilling Day
Early this morning, I went out for a ride with my buddy Eri. I figure with a long day ahead of us, it’s a great way to start it off. We rode out to the Capitol, Harrisburg, and took a few pictures along the way. Eri with the sun rising. Randy in front of the…
Cinco De Mayo
Feliz Cinco De Mayo. For those who would partake in the fiestas, please drink responsibly.
This Weekend: Five Boro Bike Tour
This Sunday, May 7th, I’ll be riding in the Five Boro Bike Tour, which the website claims to be “the largest recreational cycling event in the US.” This will be my first, and I’m really looking forward to it. The tour starts at Battery Park, on the southern tip of Manhattan (close to the site…
Don't Have Plans This Weekend?
If you’re in the North Orange County (Ca.) area and would like to join me in nice ride through the Fullerton Loop, shoot me an EMAIL or leave a comment. I plan on starting pretty early to avoid the joggers and other riders.
Lonely Ride
One of our dedicated readers. Sgt. Travis Beard sent me an email asking if I would post a question for the masses to answer. What to do with a tandem when you lose the other rider? (Due to a Divorce or other)
Reflective Bike
I was sitting here thinking, why haven’t some bicycle companies come out with a commuter bike that is painted with reflective paint? I know it may sound goofy, but man that would be pretty cool to be seen at night much like the painted lines that are on the street. One idea I had was,…
Ride The World
There are millions of places that one could ride their bikes. If given the opportunity, where would you like to leave your tread marks?
South Bay Energy Fair
Check this out, the South Bay Energy fair is promoting how to save gasoline, electricity and other forms of energy. Bicycle commuting will be featured on one of the exhibitions! Finally, an event that promotes bike commuting as a source of urban transportation. They will be demonstrating proper commuter gear, bicycle route planning by BikeMetro…
DUI On a Bike Legal?
I stand corrected. Riding a bike under the influence may be legal. I did a little research and came across this. “Starting July first, South Dakota bar owners may want to install hitching posts and bike racks out front. That’s when a new law takes effect that insulates bike and horse riders from being arrested…
Do You Have a Death Wish or Something?
I don’t get it. I see so many people riding their bikes without helmets. The worst offense is seeing a family ride bikes but only the kids have the helmets and the dad or mom don’t even bother. Or if they do wear one, its on the wrong way! I once worked with a guy…
How to Ride in Traffic
Here’s some great info from Ken Kifer’s site about riding in traffic. By obeying traffic laws, we not only avoided collisions with automobiles but we also avoided crashing into each other. When I began riding as an adult on the highway, I was about the only cyclist on the road in my part of Alabama….
Oooh Shinny!
More great things are coming out of Instructables.com. Check out this latest one. This is perfect for anyone that rides at night. Learn how to make this HERE.
Feeling Left Out…
I didn’t want to be the only one here that didn’t get to experience the Nick James makeover. I too have been truly inspired with your artistic expressions and have attempted to achieve some of your greatness. Now I know I have a ways to go…but I too want to achieve this thing called ”…
I want to be like Nick James!
After seeing Nick “Zoolander” James’ picture, I couldn’t help but feel envious of his modelesque stature and commuting good looks. So I decided that I needed a Nick James signature make over! With a wife-beater tank top, some shorts, a bag, and a sweet bike you too can achieve this level of Commuter…
Outrageous Gas Prices
Outrageous gas prices! Just the other day on the way to get some groceries I had to fill up my minivan. Sixty some dollars later, the stupid pump was still going! Man, that tank of gas better last a while. Biking to work is definitely saving me some dough.