“I’m a little awestruck every time I see one of those intrepid bicyclists, decked out in their cool, multi-colored, skintight outfits, pedaling down a busy thoroughfare while giant SUVs bear down on them. It’s scary enough just driving around Charlotte in a car, I can’t imagine tackling the Queen City’s mean streets on a bicycle…
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Brompton Bicycles
You may have seen this posted on BlueCollarmtb.com before, because Brompton bikes are really cool. I first heard about them when my step-brother was stranded in England with a bad Visa. Anyhow, he bought one to ride around the town. The best part about them is that they are foldable and very functional. You can…
Rudy Project Wizaard Review-Coming up!
Long awaited review for the Rudy Project Wizaard will be available soon. Rudy Project Wizaard Glasses
Happy Bike to Work Day!
To keep up with the festivities, I’ll try my best to keep posting “Bike to Work” related news through out the day. Here’s the first one! In a soggy ceremony on the eve of the 11th annual Bike to Work Day, Michael Burns, head of the San Francisco Municipal Railway, and Bond Yee, executive director…
Out and About — Kids' and commuters' wheels spin this weekend
FreeNewMexican.com If warm weather and $2.30 per gallon of gas aren’t enough to get you riding your bike to work, how about free breakfast, free lunch and a chance to win a mountain bike? The New Mexico Department of Transportation and the Bicycle Coalition of New Mexico are promoting Bike to Work Day Friday with…
Continental Town & Country 26" City Tire
Police forces all over the country demand this tire due to it’s strength, on-pavement grip, and long life. Perfect tire if you ride your bike on the pavement with occasional dirt riding and like the softer riding of a full width tire. Black Tread with Brown sides. Steel Bead 590/690 grams COMPARE TO $ 30.95…
Bike Metro
This site has become a life saver! I’ve become desperate on looking for a safe route to travel from home to work. Part of my current commute places me on a very congested street with no bike lanes. Using Bike Metro has provided me with an alternative route that even uses some bike paths that…
Bicycle Club of Irvine, BCI
While I was at the press conference for Bike to Work Day, I noticed a large presence from the folks of BCI. So I decided to check out their site and found some great info. “The Bicycle Club of Irvine is a recreational and social cycling club for men and women of all ages and…
Federal grants pay for that and a five-mile bike path
Here’s some awesome news! Wichita bikers will be able to pedal 25 uninterrupted miles on city bike paths, and the Minisa Bridge will be repaired without losing its historic style, thanks to federal grants announced Tuesday. Standing beside the Minisa Bridge just west of North High School, Deb Miller, the state’s transportation secretary, announced six…
Driver pleads no contest in fatal bicycle accident
I’d hate to bring up some negative news, but there is a positive in this, justice prevailed. But what get’s me is the low fine of $558 that the driver had to pay for the incident. I mean seriously, a little girl died! I would think she’s worth more than a few bills. “ROCKLEDGE –…
Starter Longsleeved Compression Shirt
A few weeks ago, I posted a review for the Starter Longsleeved Compression Shirt on BlueCollarMtb.com. I really like this shirt because it’s perfect for keeping you warm during the early morning commutes without overheating you. It’s a great addition to your current cycling wardrobe because its so thin that it just goes underneath your…
Cateye Velo 5-Good Price!
The Cateye Velo 5 at Modern Bike has a real good price of $15.99. You might want to get one of these bad boys to help keep track of you mileage while riding to work. Here’s a list of features: The Velo 5 is CatEye’s entry-level computer. It features a new, larger screen and a…
How much can you really save?
Ever wonder how much money you can really save by commuting to work with your bike? I’ve always wondered how much goes back into my pockets at the end of the month. You’re in luck! Here is an Excel Spread Sheet that will allow you to calculate your milage, cost of gas and over all…
Chainless Bikes?
Never seen a chainless bike before?
Great info for Bike Commuting
Commuting Information Just as your first bike was a vehicle for freedom from parental hand-holding, your first bike commute will be a giant leap toward freedom from the rat race. As you kiss your dependence on cars, gasoline, and traffic reports goodbye, you will improve your health, your household, and maybe even the world at…
Try biking and you never know what you might discover
This month bicycle commuters across the nation will be leaving their cars at home, clicking on bike helmets and smiling as they pass by gas stations during Bike to Work Week, May 16-20. Here in Michiana, Memorial Health System is promoting the event with raffle prizes for employees who bike in. I commute by bicycle…
Product Reviews
Stay tuned for a few product reviews that will be hitting the site: Bell Citi Helmet CatEye Opticube LED Light Giant Cypress LE with Nexus Components Rudy Project Wizaard Glasses Kryptonite Locks
Program encourages commute without cars
StateNews.com: As part of the first weeklong Smart Commute ’05, in its first year, local residents are encouraged to try alternative methods for getting to work – either by bicycle, carpool, bus or walking. … The Smart Commute event provides participants with safe routes to get to work, and checkpoints along the way. There they…
Bike To Work Day-Press Conference
Today was the day I received my new Giant Cypress LE complete with Nexus components as well as the famous Internally Geared Hub. Once I got there, I signed in, received my new bike, helmet, Cateye LED lights, water bottle, Bike to Work T-Shirt and my Kryptonite Lock. They had catered some breakfast for all…