This site is great! It teaches you all the things you may want to know about commuting and cycling in general. Riding to work costs less than driving or taking transit, especially if you already own a bike. Cycling allows you to stay in shape while you commute. A five-mile, one-way commute burns 300 calories…
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How to Create a Tool Kit for Bicycle Commuting
Ehow A good ride can go downhill quickly if you suddenly need to make a bike repair. Here are some basic tools to carry to help you get right back on the road. Steps: 1. Get a spare tube that fits the dimensions of your tires. 2. Carry a lightweight, portable tire pump that you…
BASIC REAR DERAILLEUR ADJUSTMENT
ONE OF THE GREAT THINGS about modern derailleur drivetrains is that they’re easily fine-tuned should the need arise. How do you know? Usually, the symptom that tips you off that adjustment is needed is hesitation during shifts. You click the shifter but the chain doesn’t quite engage the next gear the way it used to….
Wheelin to Work
StandardNet Commuting by bicycle not only eliminates many of those expensive car fill-ups, it’s also one of the most patriotic things you can do, according to Ogden orthopedic surgeon Jeff Harrison. “I think it’s a very patriotic thing to use your bike for transportation, to lessen our dependence on foreign oil,” Harrison said. Granted, using…
Nashbar Slicks on Sale
Nashbar has a sale on their ATB tire. It’s perfect for commuting or riding around the neighborhood. SLICK SALE
How to Deal With Hazardous Road Conditions When Bicycle Commuting
Road conditions can impact your commute. Being aware of where you’re riding and what you may be rolling onto can give you time to respond to different conditions in a safe way. Steps: 1. Ride clear of debris. This can be hard when you cycle close to the curb, but avoiding debris can keep you…
What Type of Bike?
Ever wonder what type of bike you should use to commute? Some say use a road bike because you can get to your destination faster, other say use a mountain bike to absorb all of the street’s punishments. However, there are a few of us that use a Hybrid bike to commute. I found a…
Bicyclist tries to dispel fears of commuting
When Phil Lammers tells new acquaintances he rides his bike to work every day – in sun, rain or even snow – some think he’s Superman. Others think he’s crazy. Lammers insists he’s neither. He’s just a guy who tried it on a lark about 28 years ago and liked it so much that he…
Train Them Young!
Youngsters eager to participate in the series of tests designed to sharpen bike-riding skills sat in the front pews. A few probably prayed for sunshine as Cpls. David Butler and Robert Capizzi from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office demonstrated bike safety first. Butler explained that a helmet is the most important piece of safety equipment….
For residents, better bicycling may be near
Bicyclists deserve paths and bike lanes that are safe and will get them where they want to go. The Rock River Valley has wonderful paths, but they are better suited for a leisurely Sunday ride than a means of traveling to work, shopping or entertainment venues. Bikes as transportation are becoming more important as people…
Cyclists gear up for Bike to Work Day '05
Joshua Brock, 34, bikes to his Longmont home after work Friday. Brock is a market analyst in Denver and rides the 45 miles to his job every day. For the ride home, Brock took a bus from Denver to the intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and Niwot Road and finished the rest of the trip…
Love Thy LBS.
As cyclists we have a love/hate relationship with our LBS (Local Bike Shop). We hate them because we think that they are nickel and diming us when we compare their prices with the super cycling stores and the web/mail order stores. We love them because we know that we get personalized service and most of…
Free Money to Race
I posted a link at Blue Collar Mtb about the Balance Bar Grants. Check them out
Happy Father's Day!
To all the Dads that are out there, Happy Father’s Day!
Friday Video!
Happy Friday everyone! Here’s the Video of The Day!
Open Letter To Drivers by Ms. Lauren Cooper
An Open Letter To Drivers Dear Driver: Over 40 million Americans, young and old, want to bicycle on public roads. Sadly, many are afraid to do so, in large part because drivers sometimes squeeze past them too closely. Even though most drivers don’t mean any harm, this frightening and illegal behavior has scared millions of…
McDonald's Selling Bikes?
McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) will begin selling skateboards and bikes bearing the fast-food company’s brand in a new effort to get kids to burn off burgers and fries with exercise. The McKids (search) branded outdoor play equipment will be rolled out internationally later this year and in 2006. A few McKids items are already sold at…
Train Your Mind
Improve your cycling: Train your mind By Marlon Familton For Active.com April 29, 2005 If bike racing is all about who can suffer the most, then asking your body to work beyond the point of comfort in order to stay with a lead group becomes a requirement. Like the pistons of a car motor, your…
Ibex Corrida CT 3.3
I’d get one of these if I had the money… They are relatively inpexpensive with prices starting around $469. Here’s what you get: For 2005 the IBEX Corrida CT has been extensively revised with an all new frame design and a higher grade Shimano 24-speed drivetrain than was spec’d on our previous Ct (2.2) model….
Buy Your Rain Gear Now!
Since we’re approaching the summer months, now is a great time to purchase your winter gear especially a rain jacket. Jenson USA has a wonderful selection products to keep you warm during the winter months. Some of their stuff is on sale from 10-55% off! Check them OUT!
Canadian minister stops in Mt. Carmel on long bicycle ride
The Rev. Michael Foreman, of Exeter, Ontario, stopped in Mt. Carmel for some lunch Friday on his way home. Rev. Foreman has spent nearly two years in Western Kentucky on a mission trip before heading back to his home. Keep Reading
Moroccan globetrotter to wrap up his bicycle world tour in the USA
Moroccan globetrotter and disabled cyclist, Driss Kadiri arrived to the USA on the last leg of his 11-year bicycle trip around the world. Born with clubfoot and victim of a serious poliomyelitis at an early age, Kadiri underwent several surgical operations that do not alter his will of making a world tour as a challenge…
Wrinkle Free Commuting
“Our bicycle commuter pannier was developed to simplify getting your clothes, accessories, and papers to and from work. Our bike commuter pannier was designed by cyclists for cyclists. We use it (and abuse it), and are very confident that this innovation will benefit other bicycle commuters as well. We guarantee that our Commuter Pannier will…