If we want our winter commute to be seen as a heroic, we are also saying, “You mere mortals couldn’t handle it.†And if they internalize this message, they won’t ever try.
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What to Do in a Bicycle Collision
No bicyclist wants to think about getting into a collision with a car. However, the experienced cyclist crashes an average of once every 8,000 miles of riding. While the actual number of accidents involving injuries is much lower, it pays to be prepared and to know what to do should you end up in an unfortunate situation.
'Parking is kind of like dark matter in the universe' (Roundup)
Do you think that because you commute by bike, that you don’t have to worry about parking? Well now you do.
Carbon Credits for Bike Sharing
Carbon Credits for Bike Sharing
Bike Share in the Big Apple
The City That Never Sleeps has officially requested proposals from private companies with the expectation of implementing a twenty-four hour, 365 day-a-year bike share program by the spring of 2012. The RFP calls for approximately 600 stations with 10,000 bikes in the initial phase of the program.
The Way Forward for Bicycling Advocates – Back to Basics
As you may have heard, our nation had some elections on November 2th. And they resulted in dramatic changes in Congress. There’s been a lot of talk about what this will mean for bicycling. It’s too early to know for sure, but we know what we are going to do.
'You better be pimpin' with that helmet on tight' (Roundup)
I would really hate for anyone to ever think that a PSA this contrived and cheesy would have convinced me to wear a helmet. Still, it’s not a good enough reason for me not to wear one. One YouTube commenter wrote, “I’m 99% sure this was made in some community service plea bargain agreement with…
New York City Bike Wars
New York City Bike Wars
Neil on the Hunt with a Wandertec BONGO
Neil sent us this intriguing photo from his recent elk hunting trip in Montana. Here is what Neil had to say about the experience:
How Workplaces Are Incentivizing the Ride
At the National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C., commuting by bike to work is second nature for many of the employees. In fact, CEO of National Geographic Society, John Fahey, encourages it. National Public Radio’s Morning Edition recently featured Fahey and his crew on their daily lunchtime ride in the story Switching Gears: More Commuters…
'A bunch of lycra-wearing, leg-shaving, Critical Massing, pedal-pushing hippies'
We’ve been wondering what the new Congress will do for Federal cycling projects–or do to cycling projects. So has Rick Vosper over at Bike 2.0, and he’s not feeling optimistic at all. [I]t's a pretty good bet the new Congress isn't going to be very sympathetic to renewing billions of dollars of Federal, State, and/or…
Four Myths About Helmets and Safety
Josh King lives in Seattle, where he commutes by bike every day, rain or shine. Earlier this year he switched to full-time single speed commuting; you can read his thoughts on going gearless at www.singlespeedseattle.com If I was surprised about one reaction to my "10 Rules" post, it was the number of comments taking issue…
Vaude Eva's Office and Eva's Shopper Panniers
I was introduced to Vaude when I was looking for a rack-top bag that I could use for my mountain bike as well as my folding bike. Vaude bags are German-made, with many well-thought-out details for commuting or touring. Eva’s Office and Eva’s Shopper are commuter rear panniers made from recycled materials. Each comes with a rain…
Phoenix' Pre-Columbian Bike Paths
Here we go again. The framing of new cycling policies and infrastructure in New York as a “war.” This time it’s cycling advocates regurgitating this unhelpful construct. It’s in the form of a slickly produced video from EcoMobility. The cycling advocates in this video are attractive and well-spoken. In the other corner, representing the anti-cyclist…
Smart Cycling: A Review
The League of American Bicyclists recently released a new book called Smart Cycling: Promoting Safety, Fun, Fitness and the Environment, and this book is a very helpful resource for anyone who is getting into cycling for the first time, or has taken some time off and needs a few refresher tips. Smart Cycling, edited by League…
Burley Trailer Blowout Sale
I’m not sure if ‘blowout’ is the correct term, but I thought it sounded exciting to have a ‘blowout’ sale on my favorite bike trailers by Burley. With the holidays in full swing, it’s nice to have 10% off that trailer you’ve had your eye on, but didn’t want to blow too much dough on….
The Hub says "Happy Holidays" with Sales on the Good Stuff!
It’s that time of year again. The holidays have been creeping up on us, and now it’s Turkey Day, with December poking around the corner, rearing it’s yuletide joy and gift giving spirit. Keeping with the holiday cheer, the Campfire Cycling is launching multiple sales on bike trailers, bike bags, and bike child accessories so…
New Travoy Accessories & Burley Trailer Sale
When I started bike blogging, not that long ago, the first thing I wanted to write about was the Burley Travoy. I seriously went on, and on, and on about it–as did Bike Shop Girl. (Although my gushing about the Travoy was so effusive that it made me a Burley sales rep’s favorite bike blogger.) The…
Happy Thanksgiving! from Commute By Bike
Photo Credit: Jackson Bike Advocates Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Among many other things, I am very thankful for the turkey poputlation’s (presumably unwilling) support of many of our upcoming bike commutes. What bike commuting related blessings are you thankful for on this Thanksgiving?
'Don't Be a Jerk'
Is all hell breaking loose in New York City? If it were, would anyone notice? A few days ago, I linked to a Fox News article which ridiculously framed New York City’s efforts to increase bike commuting as a “war on cars.” (And there I go repeating that nonsense again.) Forgive me, but I’m now…
Bicycle Messengers
In the last year and a half or so, since we set out to define utility cycling, we have covered a wide breadth of topics from bike services to bike mapping to community building and much, much more. We have been slowly filling in the all of the categories and subcategories that we identified of…
Benting to Work
BluesCat is a 60-year-old Phoenix, Arizona resident who originally returned to bicycling in 2002 in order to help his son get the Boy Scout Cycling merit badge. His bikes sat idle until the summer of 2008 when gas prices spiked at over $4.00 per gallon. Since then, he has become active cycling, day-touring, commuting by…
The History of Dutch Bike Paths
The History of Dutch Bike Paths